Delia Overschmidt is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She works hard to make sure that everyone is comfortable and learning. Dr. Overschmidt allows students to learn on their own but offers guidance to make sure they do it the right way. She makes the women’s health center so welcoming to all patients, and patients know they are going to get the best care. Please join us in congratulating Delia Overschmidt on this well‑deserved recognition.

Helen Halley is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She is being nominated for the Employee of the Trimester award because of her significant contributions to the MSAND program, her leadership, and her commitment to excellence. She is attuned to accreditation standards, programmatic improvement, the MSAND student experience, and well connected with the faculty. In the short time Helen has been in the program director role, I’ve seen her collaborate first hand with Admissions, Career Services, Marketing, the MSAND and MSNHP team, program directors within the college, and discussions of ideas for collaboration across colleges with faculty in the CoC. She recently presented to dietitians throughout the region on “What Makes a Great Internship Experience: Voices from Both Sides.” She also has continued to build on the work she completed in her doctoral program by getting approved through CDR to offer CEU credit to dietitians on the topic of “Giving Effective Feedback” and has began sharing this with preceptors for the MSAND program. Helen has been a long time champion for the MSAND program, growing our preceptors, improving our processes, and leveling up our curriculum both within her own courses and through collaboration with other program faculty. Please join us in congratulating Helen Halley on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jo Ellis is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She requested students of work study for a specific task and made sure to personally train them so that their work would be of much value to the clinic. Everyday she will make sure that clinic faculty had what they needed, students had all their equipment for clinic and all PSRs were working collaboratively with faculty to better serve our students and patients. Jo found an amazing community service students and faculty could educate patients in a health fair and was always attentive to opportunities of community education. Jo believes in professional service and worked to have her and her team trained in Hippa and other necessary trainings to maintain a compliant clinic. Her empathy to students, faculty and other staff makes her an amazing human.

Weston Holzinger is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. He is not only an exemplary educator but a mentor to both students and staff. He dedicates every moment of his time to teaching students and mentorship. Dr. Holzinger goes above and beyond in all aspects of his service to Logan. He has consistently taken on additional courses and responsibilities to meet the needs of the Logan community. Please join us in congratulating Weston Holzinger on this well‑deserved recognition.

Delia Overschmidt is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She has supported all her students in their growth and success as future chiropractors! She has given Logan a significant boost in helping to produce competent future chiropractic clinicians and leaders. She has been an astronomically beneficial resource to the MHC and Women’s Health clinic. Please join us in congratulating Delia Overschmidt on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jackson Winters is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. He does a good job and has been a wonderful addition to Logan University. Please join us in congratulating Jackson Winters on this well‑deserved recognition.

Julie, Megan, Ali, & Jess are being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. They have strengthened academic quality, expanded instructional capacity, supported faculty and students, and demonstrated what shared purpose and collaborative excellence can achieve. They have also strengthened working relationships across programs, faculty groups, and leadership teams—reinforcing community trust and collaboration. Each member of the team actively engages in professional growth, whether through formal professional development, peer mentorship, pedagogical research, or internal learning collaboration. As the core instructional design and project planning team responsible for the university-wide accelerated course redesign initiative, these four individuals demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, collaboration, and resilience. This team completed the redesign of 136 courses across multiple academic programs, converting them from 15-week to 7-week accelerated formats within an extremely condensed timeframe. This work required not only restructuring syllabi and assignments, but also re-envisioning learning pathways, assessments, and student engagement strategies to ensure academic rigor and consistency. They exceeded expectations in both the quality and timeliness of their work—demonstrating remarkable focus, organization, and endurance throughout the project. Throughout the redesign process, the team consistently reviewed, refined, and strengthened workflows to make the effort both scalable and sustainable. They shared instructional strategies, course development techniques, and new approaches with one another, improving not only the redesign outcomes but also their ongoing practices as instructional designers. They routinely sought and integrated feedback from faculty, program directors, and each other—modeling a growth-oriented mindset.Please join us in congratulating Julie, Megan, Ali, & Jess on this well‑deserved recognition.

Delia Overschmidt is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Further, she has participated in other community engagements including the recent “Trunk or Treat” event, journal article about the clinic, and in previous winter seasons the local news tv broadcast. Overall, Dr. Overschmidt provides a calm, supportive, and informative presence to her interns.Students she advise feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to witness how she navigates various clinical scenarios and operational situations.Though the student clinic has been chaotic this trimester relative to the previous, Dr. Overschmidt has provided clear direction and communication for our Women’s Health group. Her excellence transfers to her adjusting and clinical expertise as well. Please join us in congratulating Delia Overschmidt on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jessica Scarato is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Jessica is someone who deserves recognition for her dedicated work in establishing and maintaining fair records and policies that serve both students and staff. One of the toughest times of my teaching career was when I had a student who performed and behaved so poorly on rotations that it warranted probation and later suspension. She was conscientious about being fair and ensuring due process for the student. She stayed late several nights to help provide clear communication to the student, which included how she could appeal. The student case was handled with dignity and respect, in large part, thanks to Jess’ involvement. When programs and courses were being redesigned, Jess would provide clear deadlines to ensure the Academic Catalog could be updated timely. She took meticulous notes on what needed to be updated. She respectfully asked questions to clarify gray areas and fill in gaps. She was forward thinking and provided suggestions on how future revisions to the Academic Catalog could go smoother in future years. Please join us in congratulating Jessica Scarato on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jonah Finocchiaro is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Jonah has assisted other departments, particularly the testing center and student affairs during activities or events. Jonah’s contributions especially in service impacts both the library and Logan University by strengthening the library’s reputation for service, fairness and ethical integrity. It is the initiative and making sure that the students have the services they need to succeed. He is always quick to respond to student requests and has taken on additional responsibility at the library service desk including circulation and interlibrary loan tasks. His character strengthens both the library team and the library’s reputation for excellence in service. Please join us in congratulating Jonah Finocchiaro on this well‑deserved recognition.

Roy Hillgartner is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Whether working with peers, supporting friends, or facing challenges, Dr. Hillgartner leads by example and stays true to their values. Their positive attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and willingness to help others make them a role model in the community. Dr. Hillgartner is the kind of coworker who makes a lasting impact through his integrity, reliability, and genuine respect for others. Whether offering help without being asked or treating everyone with fairness and kindness, Dr. Hillgartner leads with strength and unwavering character. Is an outstanding individual whose character shines through in every aspect of their life. Please join us in congratulating Roy Hillgartner on this well‑deserved recognition.

Hunter Fredrick is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Hunter is an example of excellent character and is a model for students and employees to follow. He takes his role as an ASC very seriously, treats all students fairly and challenges them to be their best, tries to make the student experience fun, and is very compassionate. Even when a student meets with Hunter in an angry mood, Hunter stays calm and treats the students the same as any other. Hunter goes out of his way to look out for students who are struggling academically or with life circumstances. Hunter’s “Question of the Day” is something fun students look forward to answering each day and provides a light-hearted distraction. Please join us in congratulating Hunter Fredrick on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jonah Finocchiaro is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Jonah took the time to develop a survey given to those who have received 3D prints and uses the feedback to improve on the service. Jonah has run library events and expanded with new ideas to engage our community. He always welcomes feedback after and uses it to continually improve. Jonah continually wants to improve our processes and services and brings a lot to the library team with his ideas and observations on patron’s needs. Many services have been improved because of him, including 3D printing, library events, and day to day operations. Please join us in congratulating Jonah Finocchiaro on this well‑deserved recognition.

Dr. Julie Armistead is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She has provided key input to identify how best to engage our Logan community in the CLL offerings and events. She demonstrates excellence in developing effective student experiences and high engagement for students in our online courses here at Logan. Julie has done such an amazing job leading the development of her program portfolios (NUT, PEDS, and PA, etc.). She has gone above and beyond to support teammates, PDs, and SMEs with meeting their needs and seeking solution-driven approaches to challenges and complexities. Julie has almost exclusively supported the devleopment of the PA course CLO/CIO portfolio, she has shown passion and an eagerness to help the team meet their goals. Process is central to our team for creating awesome results, Julie is digilient and attentive to detail, ensuring all program deliverables go through the CCD QA review to help eliminate errors and provide the best possible experience for our students! Great work! Julie published over 78 courses since 2023 and has done just a great job managing multiple priorities and challenges and does it with a great attitude and driven work-ethic. Julie has been a key partner in the creation and stand up of the new CLL department. Julie has introduced and explored new tools and processes to help create engaging courses and improve our students’ learning experiences. Please join us in congratulating Julie Armistead on this well‑deserved recognition.

Zach Becker is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. He ensures each individual feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed not only in this program, but in all their life pursuits. The effort and time he puts in to ensuring the commitment to excellence ceremony goes perfectly for the students and their guests exemplifies what it means to lead with integrity, compassion, and dedication. As an admissions representative, he goes above and beyond to advocate for students. He not only pushes them to reach their full potential, but also stands by them throughout the program, offering encouragement, understanding, and genuine care. His positive energy is contagious, and every interaction leaves you feeling inspired and valued. Zach truly exudes the heart and character that make the Logan community stronger every day.Please join us in congratulating Zach Becker on this well‑deserved recognition.

Dr. Farzana Karim is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She has welcomed students to her office hours, provided them with video links of examples of such pathways or conditions, and overall made everyone feel comfortable, engaged, capable, and motivated to learn. She encourages questions and she allows students to recognize why that may be. Dr. Karim encouraged students to take her practice quizzes for exams and they have proven to be helpful because they give the explanation to why something is happening. Dr. Karim will often reference concepts that are crucial to boards but also references how a pathway displaying a pathology can lead to whatever complication and affect another system which helps with our reasoning skills and our understanding of how anatomical systems work. Dr. Karim has exceeded all criteria necessary in the considering what makes an individual a successful educator. She has demonstrated diligence and effective learning techniques with students. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Farzana Karim on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jessica Hilton is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She absolutely elevates educational experiences, inspires critical thinking, and integrates technology to enrich education. She’s “tough” but fair, and her teaching practices are current and evidence-based. She’s a model and inspiration for others. Jessica gave a talk at the World Federation of Chiropractic Association of Chiropractic Colleges 11th Global Education Conferenceon increasing student engagement in the online learning environment. The conference took place on Logan campus, and even though she was a Logan employee and conference speaker she had to pay her way entirely (airfare, hotel, car rental) to attend showing her dedication. She was a DHPE resident, during which she revised/updated some courses. Since then she has been committed to scholarship. She updated the Survey of Sustainable Foods course, an elective that hasn’t been updated for over 10 years. She revised the course description to reflect current topics. She proposed new CLOs and current textbook. Earlier this year, she revised the CLOs and SLOs for the Geriatrics Nutrition course so that they aligned with the course description and with each other. Please join us in congratulating Jessica Hilton on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kim Cerf is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. If I am suspecting something going on with a student, I ask her first because 9 out of 10 times she knows and has helped connect them with resources. Dr. Cerf added a new testing style into Internal Disorders 1 and class activities into Clinical Methods 2 that focuses less on student memorization, but helps push them into critical thinking and application of their knowledge. She is working on another doctorate… so that’s a big commitment to professional development. It’s common to see students asking Dr. Cerf for advice both on navigating Logan’s DC program, but also discussion preceptorship opportunities and research recommendations. Dr. Cerf was able to demonstrate the impact she had on material knowledge in her new courses through grades not only in her class, but also understanding that caries into subsequent courses. But this year in particular, I’ve witnessed the hours and hours she has poured into deepening the material, rethinking how concepts are taught, and improving the quality of education at Logan University. Dr. Cerf adds a lot to student experience and their morale throughout the program. She helps them feel and be competent in their education. Dr. Cerf offers much compassion to students – both academically and emotionally. This year alone, Dr. Cerf has taken on two new classes, in addition to another new one last year. Please join us in congratulating Kim Cerf on this well‑deserved recognition.

Sarah Luderer is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Dr. Luderer is always available for her students and instills academic excellence in all her lessons. Organic chemistry is one of the most difficult but rewarding subjects in chemistry. As a result she has impacted many students that have gone on to be medical doctors, chiropractors, dentists and more. Students particularly liked when she takes the organic chemistry set and goes step by step in how each molecule relates to each other. Dr. Luderer always keeps up with current events in organic chemistry and for the purpose of her classes she focuses on the material that students will be exposed to in today’s field that will develop into new methods. Dr. Luderer displays excellence in teaching a difficult subject (organic chemistry) that medical professionals often regard as a challenging course that makes or breaks career aspirations. Please join us in congratulating Sarah Luderer on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jane Wibbenmeyer is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. When it comes to students feeling supported and seeking her mentorship, I think this speaks for itself. She holds her students and colleagues to the highest of standards. Some students (and colleagues) can be intimidated at first, but she is a wonderful resource, generous with her time, and committed to student success now and after graduation. Dr. Wibbenmeyer spends her own time, money, and resources creating laminated cards for diversified classes that mimic what students will see and have to perform on their board exams. This special practice may not seem like much, but it is a difference maker when students take their boards and have been put through similar experiences.In Dr. Wibbenmeyer’s Clinical IV class, she puts together weekly simulated patient scenarios so that students have first hand experiences on evaluation and diagnosis with people other than their fellow classmates. She spends time writing the cases and training the simulated patients to ensure students have meaningful experiences week in and week out. When training health care providers to diagnose patients, repetition matters. She creates opportunities for students to find their evaluation flow and leave the trimester with confidence in their new skill sets. She creates opportunities for students to find their evaluation flow and leave the trimester with confidence in their new skill sets. Dr. Wibbenmeyer attends many continuing education conferences to continue her journey of growth and development. Dr. Wibbenmeyer is an esteemed faculty member within the CoC at Logan University, and for good reason. Please join us in congratulating Jane Wibbenmeyer on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kevin Ballard is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Kevin has a strong commitment to working with students to help them achieve academic success. Kevin encourages students and works with students to help them understand the materials resulting in student retention. He is willing to meet one-on-one with students to assist them in understanding assignments and the materials in the classroom. Kevin makes recommendations for improvements in the classes and introduces new approaches to present difficult to understand concepts making it easier for the student to grasp the materials. He often makes suggestions of resource materials to be included into the classroom and provides additional resources to the students. Kevin has demonstrated lifelong learning and improvements in both teaching practices and his profession by regularly attending conferences, trainings, and workshops. Kevin routinely brings his knowledge from the workplace into the classroom sharing scenarios and presenting challenges to his students. He is quick to volunteer his time for workshops or discussion panels to assist students in determining their career path or to provide information on a new concept in the workplace. Kevin really cares about his student and makes every attempt to help them to be successful in school and in the workplace. I would like to nominate Kevin Ballard for the Educator Excellence Award. Please join us in congratulating Kevin Ballard on this well‑deserved recognition.

Sarah Luderer is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Dr. Luderer went above and beyond to assist students throughout Organic Chemistry I and II. She has created her own course material (notes guide, study guide, homework assignments, etc.), all of which thoroughly enhanced student learning and knowledge of this subject. Rather than just remembering and regurgitating material, students feel like this material really sunk in, through Dr. Luderer’s course materials. If it were not for Dr. Luderer, students genuinely do not think they would have done as well in Organic Chemistry I and II as they did. She helps students not only succeed, but excel as well. Please join us in congratulating Sarah Luderer on this well‑deserved recognition.

Erica Ehrhard is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Her mentorship is rooted in genuine care, and she consistently lifts others up through her thoughtful support. As Erica oversees the tutoring services at Logan, she works with faculty members to provide high-demand courses in anatomy, functional anatomy, biochemistry and neuroanatomy by securing assistance early to all students. Through her oversight of these programs, she can provide referral services to students seeking assistance with tutoring, and other academic support services. She also supervises the Student Peer Mentorship program. Her collaboration is top-notch.Erica is able to compartmentalize her thoughts and listen to a person’s situation. She is wise enough to let the person finish so she can get the whole picture before giving her feedback. She’ll praise a student’s achievements or even something as small as the outfit they wear on a particular day. Erica oversees the the Peer Mentorship Program where Trimester 1 students are paired with students in Trimester 2–8. Please join us in congratulating Erica Ehrhard on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jennifer Wells is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Jennifer’s leadership reinforced the University’s core values of respect, empathy, positive attitude, and teamwork—setting a standard for how difficult transitions can be managed with integrity and humanity.During the employee layoff discussions, she took her time with everyone impacted ensuring they felt heard, respected, and supported throughout an incredibly difficult moment. Jennifer’s empathy during the reduction in force had a profound impact on both the Human Resources department and the University community as a whole. Even after the initial meetings, Jennifer remained consistently available for calls and follow-up conversations, offering clarity and care during the aftermath. Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Wells on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jessica Scarato is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Her belief in others made a lasting impact, and many others have been similarly inspired by her guidance. Her leadership, support, and dedication to her team have consistently stood out. Jessica genuinely cares about the growth and success of those around her—she encouraged a colleague to pursue a master’s degree at a time when they didn’t believe they were capable. This kind of leadership strengthens departmental performance, boosts morale, and sets an example for others to follow. Please join us in congratulating Jessica Scarato on this well‑deserved recognition.

Leslie Jecker is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She leads with empathy and strengthens our Logan community by caring about the “whole person.” This allows others to perform their best! Leslie is willing to jump in and help every time. She supports her team’s growth and development and aligns projects with strengths of team members, and they feel valued as a part of her team. Leslie makes you genuinely feel heard. She is an approachable leader that makes it easy to communicate and trust. Please join us in congratulating Leslie Jecker on this well‑deserved recognition.

Hunter Fredrick is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. He is someone who consistently exemplifies what it means to lead with respect, empathy, and compassion. He goes out of his way to acknowledge and uplift those around him, including students, faculty, staff, and patients alike. Whether he offers words of encouragement during a stressful week or takes the time to listen when someone needs support, Hunter’s presence brings a sense of calm and kindness to every interaction. His impact builds stronger connections, deeper understanding, and a more supportive learning community. Hunter is the embodiment of what it means to be a truly supportive member of the Logan community. Hunter consistently demonstrates active listening in his interactions with peers, faculty, and students. He inspires those around him to lead with compassion, making him an ideal recipient of the Empathy Award. Hunter’s contributions have had a meaningful and lasting impact on both Logan University and the ASC department. Through his consistent display of empathy, professionalism, and leadership, he strengthens the culture of respect and collaboration that defines the Logan community. Please join us in congratulating Hunter Fredrick on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jennifer Wells and Jessica Polk are being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Through their collaborative approach, they helped develop recommendations that reflected the diverse needs of the community, reinforcing a culture of respect, inclusion, and shared purpose. Jennifer Wells and Jessica Polk exemplified mentorship during Logan’s Listening and Learning sessions by supporting supervisors and colleagues alike, modeling how to lead with compassion, clarity, and accountability. Their efforts, along with the HR team, had a lasting impact on Logan University by laying the foundation for a more connected, inclusive, and supportive campus culture. Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Wells and Jessica Polk on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kim Shine is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Her willingness to take on additional responsibilities ensured continuity in student engagement and exemplified her commitment to student success and departmental collaboration. Kim Shine exemplified active listening and compassionate leadership by engaging directly with students to understand and document their concerns. Her mentorship not only enhanced the effectiveness of student programming but also fostered leadership development and organizational skills among the students she served. Her dedication to fostering belonging is evident in her efforts to engage students, staff, and faculty in meaningful dialogue and collaborative planning. As a mentor, Kim provides hands-on guidance in budgeting, event planning, and leadership development, empowering students with the skills and confidence to succeed. Please join us in congratulating Kim Shine on this well‑deserved recognition.

Dr. Megan Zacheis is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Megan is a key leader on the CCD Team and helping to best support her course programs and the content development key stakeholders. Megan shows amazing leadership and empathy during her course builds and how to best work with SMEs and their schedules, experiences, and areas of support. She celebrates big and small achievements and milestones and always makes the project team feel supported. Megan has a wonderful and caring and dedicated attitude to the work we do here at Logan. She has almost single handedly managed the development on the CoHS Undergraduate and EDD programs, along with many other projects. She has helped the team explore new opportunities for streamlining processes and creating effective and engaging courses for our students and faculty. During a course build a SME was having a challenging team meeting deadlines, Megan always provided prompt communication, updates, access to key links and files, and kept the project schedule up to date. She helped the SME through their capacity challenge to ultimately meet their deadlines. Please join us in congratulating Megan Zacheis on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kimberly Cerf is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She is always willing to lend a hand to help students and other faculty members with technology or finding different types of research to support their lab and lecture courses. Dr. Cerf is an excellent educator who works very hard to educate students with the best available evidence through both peer reviewed and anecdotal evidence. She leads several core courses within the CoC including, Physical Diagnosis, Pathology, Clinical Methods II, Clinical Reasoning II, and Internal Disorders I. She also employs “Universal Learning” approaches to help ALL students learn the information. Please join us in congratulating Kimberly Cerf on this well‑deserved recognition.

Ryan Jackson is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Throughout the class of Sports Nutrition, he has brought up basic concpets, but then given students real world examaples in current literature about how these apply as well as why the “old” way or approach is not as scientifically sound.This impact carries through to build clout in the dynamics of various programs, and shows that the people in place teaching the material are using the best practices for education, research and presenting it in a fashion that allows for personal exploration of thoughts and concepts that transcend health care. In terms of learning about creatine, and other supplements in athletics, there is a basic knowledge that many people have but his students were able to dive deeper into actual ways to calculate what someone should be taking pre and post activity, as well as debunk previously accepted considerations for nutrition in athletics. He guided students through projects were they were to find social media posts from influencers that may have false or misleading information and bring evidence to debunk them, which is a powerful tool in the arsenal of combatting misinformation that reaches more of the masses. Please join us in congratulating Ryan Jackson on this well‑deserved recognition.

Melissa Warren and David Peterson are being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Their contributions ensure that data is not just collected—but used strategically to inform practice, improve experiences, and support the university’s mission. Melissa Warren and David Peterson exemplify Evidence-Informed Leadership through their collaborative work with the Center for Leadership and Learning (CLL) team to develop impactful leadership training programs. Their efforts have directly contributed to more effective strategies for enhancing student success, faculty engagement, and staff development. Their dashboards enable departments to interpret and apply findings in meaningful ways, resulting in improved operational efficiency, enriched faculty and staff experiences, and strengthened student learning and development initiatives. Finally, their evidence-informed leadership is evident in their collaboration with the Center for Learning and Leadership to develop impactful training programs that empower institutional leaders to use data for strategic growth. Please join us in congratulating Melissa Warren and David Peterson on this well‑deserved recognition.

Bryan Stone is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Bryan works really hard to bring funds into the university and develops relationships with donors so faculty and staff can have the things they need to be the best at their jobs.While many people’s wonderful contributions to Logan are intangible, Bryan’s hard work and dedication to the continuous improvement and development of Logan is very tangible. His work will have a lasting impact for generations to come. On a yearly basis Bryan helps and encourages faculty to apply for the Logan College of Chiropractic Alumni Association Endowment Fund for Faculty Success. One of his most recent projects is obtaining the funds to improve Logan’s Wellness Center, which is available for all faculty, staff, and students to use and enjoy. This year faculty received high-tech stethoscopes and new diagnostic imaging supplies for the radiology lab, which keeps them on the cutting edge of medicine. Bryan is constantly working on several different fundraising projects to continuously improve the university. Please join us in congratulating Bryan Stone on this well‑deserved recognition.

Garryn Marlen is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Garryn is a critical thinker and positive force here at Logan. Great job, Garryn! She has managed CLL Event launches, provides ontime deliverables of key communication to staff and the Logan community, and has led many of the CLL marketing initiatives to help the team launch successfully. Garryn keeps Logan’s mission, vision, and values top of mind and helps to shape goals and project planning. Garryn has been a steadfast corner stone for the CLL team and the launch of the new department here at Logan. She has helped the team explore new communication and marketing approaches and helped keep events on time and working smoothly. Please join us in congratulating Garryn Marlen on this well‑deserved recognition.

Hunter Fredrick is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Hunter’s work continues to elevate the Academic Success Center and Logan University overall. Hunter serves as Co-Chair of Staff Council Executive Board, SIS Selection Team, SIS Implementation Team, and Strategic Planning Meeting spokesperson. Hunter really led the charge for the Spring 2025 Academic Success Center Survey, a new initiative that introduced quantitative feedback into the Academic Success Coach experience. He also took the lead in updating the Chiropractic Licensing & Boards landing page on the Logan website. Hunter does an outstanding job of providing service to students, staff and faculty and consistently demonstrates exceptional initiative by leading projects and programs that enhance student success and streamline departmental processes. Hunter has consistently demonstrated that he possesses exceptional initiative. Whether he’s coaching students through academic challenges or supporting his coworkers, Hunter keeps a calm, encouraging presence that helps others feel heard, supported, and empowered. Hunter led the development and launch of the Spring 2025 Academic Success Center Survey, a new initiative that introduced quantitative feedback into the Academic Success Coach experience. Please join us in congratulating Hunter Fredrick on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jessica Scarato is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Jessica has demonstrated significant efforts that lead to meaningful advancements in the organization. Communication between many departments has been improved by having CourseDog available to hold course curriculum information. Others are very appreciative because it has cut down the time taken to find the information that others need to do their job. She spearheaded the adoption of CourseDog to improve processes for the registrar’s office as well as other departments at Logan. This adoption helped organize curriculum information that was not stuck in a paper system. From the approval of courses, to the printing of catalogues, to the building of courses to updating the syllabi for students to view. Course Info used to be “not easily found” between the time it was approved to the time it was implemented. This project was taken on by the registrar’s office without the support of other departments of the school that has their hands full with larger projects. Please join us in congratulating Jessica Scarato on this well‑deserved recognition.

Shailee Varanasi is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. In addition to being an excellent adjunct instructor, Shailee Varanasi is serving on the Advisory Board for Logan’s BSHB and BSLS program. To increase student retention and engagement in the asynchronous ONL BSHB/BSLS programs, Shaliee recommended adding opportunities for synchronous interaction between instructor and students and among students themselves. She has made meaningful contributions to improvement goals for the BSHB and BSLS programs, and has been featured in the Logan News. Please join us in congratulating Shailee Varanasi on this well‑deserved recognition.

Deshae Redden is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Dr. Redden established and launched the new Center for Learning and Leadership. This department is positioned to make exceptional positive impact for Logan University, from Awards, Celebrations, courses and workshop, and collaboration bringing everyone together. She thinks creativily and leverages her expertise and that of her team and colleagues to bring great solutions and innovations to Logan and its faculty, staff, and students. Through the devlelopment of the CLL Awards of Excellence, Dr. Redden is helping the university staff and faculty celebrate eachother and focus on the positive and great work our colleagues have done for each other and our student population. Through her contributions and hard work, Dr. Redden has leveraged a data-driven approach to tracking progress and projects through the application of dashboards and metric tracking. She is always a leader and approaches challenges as opportunities for success and building relationships. She has also been developing the OEPL and Strategic Planning Data-Dashboards, to support teams with tracking and managing their great progress and achievements. Dr. Redden has been an exceptional leader for the CCD, CLL, and Logan University as a whole. Through her efforts, we can measurably track our successes and opportunities for improvement. Dr. Redden has been a beacon of light when times are challenging. Please join us in congratulating Deshae Redden on this well‑deserved recognition.

Holly Davis is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She is creative, diligent, demonstrates excellence in all that she does, and is always willing to help. Holly has done exceptional work, she is an amazing teammate, someone you can rely on to help make sure our collective Logan projects are a success! In the development and ongoing updates to the CLL website, Holly provided creative ideas and new approaches to help make the CLL website shine and stand out to audiences. Through exploration and innovation, Holly, shapes the online experience for our Logan audiences, students, faculty, and staff. Holly has done an amazing job supporting Logan University digital and website projects. Please join us in congratulating Holly Davis on this well‑deserved recognition.

Jessica Polk is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Through her initiative, strategic foresight, and dedication to operational excellence, Jessica has enhanced the HR department’s infrastructure and elevated service delivery. Jessica’s contributions have had a significant and lasting impact on both the Human Resources Department and Logan University as a whole. Jessica developed and implemented a streamlined system that included digital tracking tools, standardized templates, and clearly defined approval steps. A strong example of Jessica exemplifying alignment with organizational goals is reflected in her work to streamline the HR hiring and contract management processes to better support Logan University’s mission of operational excellence and service to its community. By developing efficient, repeatable systems for hiring, onboarding, and contract management, she has strengthened the department’s reliability and responsiveness—ensuring that operations continue seamlessly regardless of staffing changes or absences. Please join us in congratulating Jessica Polk on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kristi Hill is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Kristi is being nominated for the Impact Award due to her exceptional contributions as a programmer who collaborates across various departments to enhance integrations and drive data efficiency. Kristi’s ability to unify disparate data systems and translate technical complexities into practical benefits has made a significant impact on Logan University’s operational success. Kristi’s deep understanding of departmental data and processes and how all of those processes work together allows her to positively affect change and to build new integrations that make the university more efficient and productive. Kristi worked closely with Admissions to implement Slate and developed the Slate integration with PowerCampus. One of the goals in the IT department was to fully automate the new student account creation process. Her expertise not only streamlines workflows but also fosters innovative solutions that support the university’s mission. Kristi demonstrates a deep understanding of how each department utilizes data to operate their segment of the university, and she excels at connecting these pieces to improve overall business processes. Please join us in congratulating Kristi Hill on this well‑deserved recognition.

Josh Hutchison is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. He aids the CCD team with copyediting work; he maintains relationships with faculty (which aids both their relationship with the university but also with the Writing Center’s embedding program); and he frequently takes part of Staff Council, which many people often turn down. Josh’s use of AI resources shows not only his innovation in the face of operational change but also his creativity in finding ways to use AI that others might overlook. Though it may not have taken shape due to organizational change, Josh was a key member of helping develop the AI taskforce. Instead of allowing the development of AI to outstretch the university’s attention and capabilities (as seen in other local universities), Josh showed a clear dedication to staying on top of many factors that could have easily fallen into a number of blind spots regarding AI-based knowledge. Even with the AI taskforce not fully taking shape, Josh has implemented many of the ideas behind the taskforce into the daily routines of Writing Center work, which allows them to streamline some of the principles to instructors and students. Josh is constantly seeking new ways to understand AI and how it will impact the future of academia. Please join us in congratulating Josh Hutchison on this well‑deserved recognition.

Ferrell Kyles is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Ferrell exemplifies leadership excellence by training employees in the physical plant department, resulting in well-trained personnel with a willingness to complete major projects without contracting expensive contractors. He takes the time to train others in best practices, and maintained communications about the buildout of the new PA space. He solved a plumbing issue that caused a flood and trained personnel how to lay flooring, which saved Logan 40K. Ferrell is always thinking of ways to save the University money, training personnel and lending a helping hand. Please join us in congratulating Ferrell Kyles on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kelly Brinkman is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Leading task forces, creating resources for us all to communicate better, and one-on-one mentoring in processes like rank and promotion, she is a leading faculty member. Dr. Brinkman saved Logan University countless man-hours by facilitating communication and resources, improved the morale of faculty by building a supportive and clear means of access for us to make change, and encourages faculty development which strengthens our programs. Faculty are not the easiest to manage with their diverse backgrounds, opinions, goals, and personality quirks. During every instance from the passing of Dr. DeGeer and schedules changing, to dean changes, to retirements changing schedules, to student conduct situations, and so many other things, Dr. Brinkman has been probably the largest staple in the chiropractic program this year. Dr. Brinkman as a department lead has worked so well with even the most inflammatory battles between faculty. Please join us in congratulating Kelly Brinkman on this well‑deserved recognition.

Leslie Jecker is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She strives for excellence and is always willing to help and drive the team to achieve great results. Leslie has driven the stand up and ongoing development of the CCD and CLL department, she has been a critical part of ensuring our online courses here at logan are rigorous and aligned with best industry practices. She has led CLL course launches, PA Project Tracking, and instructional design best practices while identifying areas of improvements within the course development process. Leslie provides mentorship to her ID team by providing recommendations, support, guidance to help her team achieve results. Leslie always seeks fairness and opporutnity within her team, she ensures that teammates have a work-life balance and wants to immediately identify solutions to support workload. Leslie works passionately in every area of her role and duties at Logan University. Please join us in congratulating Leslie Jecker on this well‑deserved recognition.

Rick DeCaro is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. As a leader, Rick maintains high-level knowledge and skilled approaches to new challenges he is faced with. However, when he does not know the answer, he is able to depend on his staff to research and find the proper solution to make effective decisions that satisfy the needs of the University. As director of IT, Rick maintains what it means to be a model leader, showcasing resourcefulness, knowledge, strategic decisions, and a strong guiding sense of ethics. He is always open to listening and guiding users and individuals on technology uses and effects. There are several instances where he is able to provide emotional intelligence where situations need it. When tensions are high, he is able to maintain a level headed, focused view of a situation. When outages occur, either by issue internally or externally, he is able to make swift accurate decisions to notify all users on campus of an issue and be transparent about it. Please join us in congratulating Rick DeCaro on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kelly Brinkman is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. She is always ready to listen to faculty and students alike, hearing concerns and finding solutions to problems of all kinds. She is a leader who is available to her colleagues when they are in need, and she can have the difficult conversations while being a shoulder to lean on. Dr. Brinkman leads the Rank and Promotion committee for Logan University faculty. She listens and finds compromises and always gets it done…only for the process to start all over again the next trimester. Dr. Brinkman has helped other faculty members 10 times over. She is a mentor to countless individuals on campus and we are so lucky to have her at Logan University. Dr. Brinkman is one of the most kind and humble people. Please join us in congratulating Kelly Brinkman on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kerry Hallahan is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Her leadership has not only improved internal processes but also enhanced the student experience, making her a standout nominee for recognition. Kerry Hallahan has made a transformative impact at Logan University through her strategic leadership in financial aid. She modernized scholarship administration by implementing innovative tools like Scholarship Universe, collaborated with Admissions to expand student access to tuition support, and ensured ethical and compliant practices through updated policies and procedures. Kerry’s commitment to effective communication, problem-solving, and performance-driven results has strengthened student support services and positioned the university for long-term success during a period of significant regulatory change. Kerry Hallahan exemplified Emotional Intelligence during a period of significant upheaval caused by changes in financial aid policies and Department of Education regulations. Her commitment to learning, adaptability, and team engagement ensured that the department remained responsive, compliant, and student-centered throughout a difficult transition. Kerry Hallahan exemplified mentorship by actively supporting her team and ensuring they were equipped to counsel students on financial aid options. Please join us in congratulating Kerry Hallahan on this well‑deserved recognition.

Lucas Hahn is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. You would be hard pressed to find a better leader. Lucas took over the admissions office at a tumultuous time and turned a scattered team with inefficient procedure into a cohesive team that works hard for the betterment of the university with a positive attitude. When reworking how student orientation was going to look Lucas had to recreate the event while still taking into account all the hard work other people had previously put into making the event happen. Lucas has taken his knowledge and worked with his each member of his team individually to make sure they are able to grow in the position they are in. When making the decision to require background checks Lucas had to make a decision on how to make sure we were not unfairly assigning background checks while still protecting our student body, and not letting students make it all the way through the program and then not be able to get licensed. Lucas has done an exceptional job of leading a cohesive team under the stress of losing staff members and having to replace positions. Despite external obstacles he has made an improvement in team moral, function, efficiency. Please join us in congratulating Lucas Hahn on this well‑deserved recognition.

Emily Ratliff is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. While collaborating with various departments, Emily introduced social tables that allow collaboration with our clients to share room diagrams for all events. Emily has worked with cabinet and President Thompson to streamline and simplify processes with work orders, communication, and event execution. This reduces the amount of time that we spend on creating layouts with our old method using Microsoft Publisher. She managed the establishment of a Workflow and Work Order system for ongoing maintenance of the Purser Center. Emily has worked with vendors, St. Louis County, and internal departments to establish a concession stand for additional revenue for the University. Emily is working continuously with Finance for reports generating revenue for the University through external and internal clients and funders, and attends the Physical Plant monthly meetings to discuss ongoing maintainence. Please join us in congratulating Emily Ratliff on this well‑deserved recognition.

Kristi Walls is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Through her commitment to continuous improvement, Kristi has strengthened the university’s ability to make informed financial decisions that positively impact students, faculty, and staff. Kristi Walls exemplifies Innovative Solutions through her collaborative work with faculty and staff to improve the university’s budgeting process. Her work in enhancing the university’s budgeting process exemplifies excellence across multiple domains, including process efficiency, quality improvement, innovation, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration. She is a model of excellence whose leadership continues to positively impact students, faculty, and staff. Kristi’s leadership fosters a culture of continuous improvement, fiscal responsibility, and strategic alignment—positively impacting students, faculty, and staff across the university. Kristi exemplifies Process Efficiency through her leadership in improving Logan University’s budgeting process. Please join us in congratulating Kristi Walls on this well‑deserved recognition.

Victoria Bruns and Jessica Scarato are being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Their commitment to operational excellence and collaborative engagement has resulted in a meaningful impact on institutional effectiveness. Jessica and Victoria have exemplified Quality Improvement through their strategic use of Coursedog to enhance Logan University’s policy and procedure development and management processes. Their innovative approach expanded Coursedog’s utility beyond traditional scheduling and curriculum management, positioning it as a strategic tool for academic planning, process optimization, and institutional effectiveness. Through cross-functional collaboration with Human Resources and the Office of Operational Excellence, Planning, and Learning, Jessica and Victoria fostered a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. By streamlining administrative workflows and introducing a more user-friendly platform, Jessica and Victoria have helped create a more efficient, transparent, and responsive system. Jessica and Victoria have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in advancing Logan University’s commitment to continuous improvement. Their leadership has strengthened interdepartmental relationships, improved institutional practices, and created lasting value for students, faculty, and staff. Their contributions have strengthened interdepartmental relationships, improved institutional practices, and created lasting value for students, faculty, and staff. Please join us in congratulating Victoria Bruns and Jessica Scarato on this well‑deserved recognition.

Eric Saller is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Eric is key in ensuring student/faculty/staff accounts are running and have the access they need. Keeping these key services up and running is something Eric does a great job with and helps maintain his superb operational excellence. Eric maintains many services and accounts necessary for Logan’s operation. He is always able to figure out permissions for users in departments so they may maintain their access to new and innovated tools. He also runs and maintains the email on campus as it is necessary to most of our systems running. Please join us in congratulating Eric Saller on this well‑deserved recognition.

Leslie Jecker is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Leslie’s work reflects a deep commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration—making her an invaluable leader in advancing Logan University’s mission and student success. Leslie Jecker has made a significant and lasting impact on Logan University through her leadership in curriculum development, data-informed decision-making, and quality improvement. By aligning instructional improvements with student learning outcomes, Leslie has helped faculty deliver more impactful educational experiences that support student success. Leslie exemplifies Process Efficiency by identifying gaps in curriculum development workflows and implementing targeted training and structural improvements. Her data-informed approach ensures that faculty are equipped to deliver high-impact learning, and that students are supported in achieving their academic goals. Leslie Jecker exemplifies Innovative Solutions through her ongoing professional development and commitment to advancing online education. Please join us in congratulating Leslie Jecker on this well‑deserved recognition.

Carl Stoll is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Carl’s contributions have set a new standard of excellence, making him an outstanding candidate for this award. Carl’s knowledge and skillset allow the university to achieve technical innovations that we may have otherwise been unable to attain by streamlining server build processes. His proactive approach to problem-solving, commitment to continuous improvement, and ability to implement innovative solutions have significantly enhanced the university’s technological infrastructure and user experience. He has demonstrated exceptional skill, deep technical knowledge, and unwavering dedication as a Systems Administrator. Carl’s expertise has elevated the IT department to new heights, enabling the team to achieve a level of technical proficiency and operational reliability previously unattained. Please join us in congratulating Carl Stoll on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Cheryl
Cheryl is an invaluable member of the Logan University PA team, bringing years of experience, positivity, and unwavering commitment to our department. Her depth of institutional knowledge, paired with her joyful and encouraging spirit, creates an environment where students, faculty, and staff feel welcomed and supported. Cheryl exemplifies Logan’s values daily through every interaction—she leads with kindness, respect, and a genuine desire to uplift others.
She is truly the glue of our team. Cheryl never misses a birthday, always celebrates team successes, and consistently finds ways to make others feel seen and appreciated. Her thoughtful gestures and constant positivity strengthen our culture and reinforce a sense of belonging within the department.
During periods of tight deadlines and significant pressure—especially as we prepared for accreditation meetings—Cheryl remained a steady, encouraging presence. She jumps in without hesitation, assists wherever needed, and approaches even the most challenging tasks with calmness and confidence. Her ability to maintain composure, anticipate needs, and problem‑solve on the spot has been essential to our success.
Cheryl is also instrumental in planning department events, managing details seamlessly and addressing issues before they escalate. She does all of this with grace, efficiency, and a smile.
Whether greeting a student, helping a faculty member, or supporting her team, Cheryl consistently radiates kindness and professionalism. Her contributions have a meaningful impact on the PA program, and we are deeply grateful for the positivity, stability, and care she brings to our department every day.

Nomination for Dr. Farzana Karim
Dr. Farzana Karim is an exceptional member of the Logan University community, consistently demonstrating trusted leadership, unwavering positivity, and a deep commitment to student success. She brings an uplifting, encouraging energy to every conversation—her positive attitude is not just a trait but a defining presence that inspires both students and colleagues. Anyone who has interacted with Dr. Karim knows how effortlessly she creates an environment where learning feels accessible, supported, and genuinely enjoyable.
Her dedication to students is evident across all her classes. She goes above and beyond to ensure every learner feels valued and equipped to succeed, offering thoughtful guidance, patience, and clarity. When departmental turnover created an urgent need in histology, Dr. Karim stepped in without hesitation. She quickly stabilized the course, delivering high‑quality instruction and providing an exceptional learning experience for new students navigating one of their foundational subjects.
Dr. Karim’s reliability, professionalism, and heartfelt commitment strengthen the academic culture at Logan. She models the kind of consistency and care that makes a lasting impact—day after day, interaction after interaction. Her contributions reverberate beyond the classroom, enriching the broader community through her mentorship, kindness, and genuine enthusiasm for teaching.
Please join us in recognizing and congratulating Dr. Farzana Karim for her meaningful and well‑deserved impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community.

Nomination for James – Positive Attitude Award
If you looked up “positive attitude” in the dictionary, you would find James’s picture next to it. No matter the situation or any challenges he may be facing, James arrives each day with optimism, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to connect with others. He spreads positivity across the office and throughout the university, making our environment stronger, more welcoming, and more connected.
In a short time, James has made an incredible impact—not only on our team but across the entire office. His presence lifts others up, and his daily actions reflect sincere care and thoughtfulness. He is always the first to greet everyone with a cheerful hello and one of the last to say goodnight. The moment he hears the office door open, he immediately checks if a student needs help. His kindness and attentiveness make a meaningful difference to every person who walks through our doors.
James also sets a high standard for communication. His student emails are thoughtful, clear, and empathetic—crafted with care and attention to detail. If he’s unsure about something, he seeks clarification to ensure he provides the right information. His writing is so effective that many of us have borrowed his phrasing for our own communication.
Beyond our team, James goes out of his way to build relationships across departments, especially Admissions. His willingness to help—no matter the task—shows how deeply he cares about our students and colleagues.
James’s positivity, professionalism, and proactive mindset make him a true role model and an outstanding nominee for the Positive Attitude Award.

Nomination for Lynn Haarmann – Positive Attitude Award
I am happy to nominate Lynn Haarmann for the Positive Attitude Award. Lynn exemplifies what it means to bring positivity, encouragement, and collaboration into Logan every single day. If you’ve ever met Lynn, you immediately understand why she is the perfect fit for this award. If someone said, “Lynn arrived early, sent encouraging emails to her students, and still had time to make cookies for the office,” no one would be surprised. That’s Lynn!
Her warm, uplifting demeanor brightens every room she enters. She is genuine and kind without ever being overbearing. Her encouraging words, steady calmness, and welcoming corgi-themed office create an environment where students and colleagues feel valued, supported, and at ease.
Students consistently share how deeply Lynn has impacted them:
• “She is the absolute best. The most helpful in every way!”
• “Always willing to help—even when it’s not in her scope.”
• “She listens when I’m struggling and always makes time for me.”
These comments reflect exactly who she is: a compassionate, stabilizing presence.
Lynn also approaches every challenge with grace and optimism, inspiring those around her to do the same. She collaborates effortlessly—often found partnering with Erica and Hunter, brainstorming ways to better support students. She has worked with faculty and administration to resolve complex, sensitive situations with care and professionalism.
Whether welcoming incoming Tri 1 students, safeguarding student privacy, offering snacks, or supporting difficult conversations, Lynn consistently embodies the spirit of positivity and service that strengthens our entire community.

Nomination for Nina Kult – Excellence in Leadership and Collaboration
Nina Kult is being recognized for her exceptional leadership, collaborative spirit, and meaningful contributions to the Logan University community. Nina’s unwavering dedication, positive demeanor, and servant‑leader approach have made a lasting impact across departments and initiatives. She is someone who steps in without hesitation—always kind, always patient, and always willing to support others, even when the task falls outside her formal role in Marketing and Communications.
Nina is a role model who leads through action. Whether volunteering to take notes, serve as a table anchor, assist with Logan Hybrid events, or support strategic planning efforts, she consistently exemplifies integrity, initiative, and a student‑ and community‑centered mindset. During the strategic planning retreat, Nina immediately stepped in to manage seating logistics, allowing others to focus on critical discussions—an example of her attentiveness and instinctive leadership.
She is a champion of collaboration, bringing diverse voices together and fostering shared ownership of goals. After the mission and vision workshop, Nina continued meeting with a cross‑functional group, ensuring momentum and inclusivity were sustained. Her ability to create space for others, guide conversations, and encourage thoughtful dialogue strengthens the organizational culture.
Nina is also a constructive problem solver. She consistently offers thoughtful insights to improve communication and teamwork across the university, and her willingness to brainstorm, refine ideas, and support colleagues makes her a trusted partner and valued thought leader.
Nina Kult’s leadership, empathy, and dedication make her an indispensable asset to Logan University and a true example of excellence.

Nomination for Derek
Derek is a true customer service champion. He consistently demonstrates the level of professionalism, patience, and care that we in the IT Office strive to embody. Every interaction he has—whether with colleagues, faculty, or students—is positive, informative, empathetic, and efficient. Even when he doesn’t immediately have an answer, Derek always knows how to find it, and he ensures that every customer walks away feeling supported and confident in the help they received.
Most of the individuals Derek assists are dealing with technical issues—situations that are often stressful, frustrating, and disruptive to their work. Derek’s calm, steady demeanor, paired with his strong technical skillset, allows him to troubleshoot effectively while also offering reassurance and clarity. He resolves problems in a way that is not only efficient but also reflects a high standard of customer service.
Derek sets the bar for what IT support should look like. His empathy, professionalism, and commitment to service make a meaningful difference every day, and he is truly deserving of this recognition.
Please join us in congratulating Derek on this well‑earned nomination.

Nomination for Erica Collier – Mission and Vision Workshop Excellence
Erica Collier is highly deserving of recognition for her exceptional contributions, trusted leadership, and positive impact during the recent mission and vision workshop. Throughout the project, Erica consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching every task with integrity, enthusiasm, and a genuinely uplifting attitude. Her positivity was a breath of fresh air that energized the team and helped create a collaborative and encouraging environment.
Despite an extremely tight two‑week turnaround, Erica jumped in immediately—without hesitation or complaint. She took ownership of her responsibilities, double‑ and even triple‑checking details to ensure accuracy and readiness. Her meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach were instrumental in the event’s success.
Erica’s collaborative spirit shined as she worked seamlessly across teams, coordinated communication, and ensured that vital information was shared clearly. She went beyond expectations by researching event requirements and testing components in advance, demonstrating her reliability and commitment to delivering a polished, well‑executed experience.
A skilled problem solver, Erica actively contributed during brainstorming sessions, offering thoughtful, practical solutions to planning gaps and challenges. Her insights were consistently solution‑oriented and helped the team move forward with confidence.
Erica’s professionalism, thoroughness, and positive leadership left a meaningful impact on the workshop and the broader Logan community. Her dedication reflects the highest standards of excellence, and we are proud to acknowledge her exceptional work and well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Gerred
Gerred is an exceptional asset to Logan University and exemplifies what it means to bring positivity, professionalism, and collaboration to the workplace. He consistently approaches every interaction—with peers, students, and the teams he supports—with a genuine positive mindset that elevates the experience for everyone around him. His optimism and steady demeanor set the tone for a supportive, solutions‑oriented environment, making him the kind of colleague every team hopes to have.
Gerred’s presence strengthens morale and enhances teamwork. He brings critical thinking, respect, and quiet leadership into each project, contributing thoughtful insights while maintaining an encouraging and approachable style. He tackles tasks head‑on, stays grounded under pressure, and approaches challenges with an enthusiastic outlook that motivates those working alongside him.
His reliability and ability to meet extremely tight deadlines are remarkable. Most recently, Gerred successfully converted a full 15‑week course into an accelerated 7‑week format—an intensive project requiring precision, efficiency, and strong judgment. Despite the demanding timeline, he remained focused, organized, and upbeat, bringing enthusiasm to every meeting.
Gerred also excels in collaboration. His work with the CCD team is a strong example of his commitment to solution‑based problem solving. Together, they documented and refined processes that will benefit faculty and enhance the student learning experience for years to come.
Dependable, innovative, and consistently positive, Gerred embodies the spirit of excellence at Logan University. His contributions make a meaningful impact, and he is truly deserving of this recognition.

Nomination for Jonah Finocchiaro – Excellence in Teamwork and Support
I am honored to nominate Jonah Finocchiaro for the Excellence in Teamwork and Support Award. Jonah has made a meaningful and lasting impact at Logan University through his unwavering dedication to collaboration, service, and constructive problem‑solving. He consistently demonstrates what it means to be a true team player—reliable, positive, and fully invested in the success of those around him.
Jonah’s exceptional teamwork was clearly demonstrated during the planning and execution of our recent team retreat. He worked closely with colleagues to ensure every detail was addressed and personally took responsibility for confirming the library setup and securing needed resources. His calm, proactive approach allowed the team to remain focused on the retreat’s goals, knowing that logistics were in capable hands.
A strategic thinker, Jonah identifies potential challenges early and offers practical, thoughtful solutions. His ability to think ahead, act decisively, and support others contributed significantly to a smooth, successful event.
Beyond large initiatives, Jonah consistently supports students, faculty, and staff with kindness and professionalism. His warm demeanor and patient assistance create a welcoming environment in the library where everyone feels respected and valued. His positivity is steady and genuine—an essential part of why he is so trusted across campus.
Whether collaborating on projects, helping resolve concerns, or offering a listening ear, Jonah uplifts those around him. His contributions strengthen our culture of teamwork, trust, and excellence.
Jonah Finocchiaro’s dedication and leadership truly make Logan University stronger, and he is highly deserving of this recognition.

Nomination for Michelle Powell – Positive Attitude Excellence Award
I am honored to nominate Michelle Powell for the Positive Attitude Excellence Award. Michelle exemplifies the spirit of positivity, collaboration, and encouragement that uplifts those around her and strengthens the entire Logan community. She is someone who makes Logan better simply by the way she shows up.
Michelle’s positivity is not performative—it is grounded, authentic, and rooted in her genuine desire to support others and meaningfully contribute. Whether she is assisting faculty in the classroom, meeting with academic leaders, or partnering with instructional designers, Michelle approaches every interaction with patience, warmth, and optimism. Her steady energy and calm presence never falter, even during tight deadlines, complex challenges, or unexpected obstacles.
As the administrator for Logan’s Canvas learning management system, Michelle impacts every student and every faculty member. She models professionalism and grace, never rushing people through learning. Instead, she meets them where they are, respects their needs, and empowers them to succeed. Her thoughtful leadership sets a standard others aspire to.
Michelle is also a trusted collaborator across departments. She works closely with instructional design, IT, academic leadership, and student support teams, serving as the connective thread that ensures clarity, communication, and smooth progress. Her presence enhances morale and builds confidence.
Whether troubleshooting a platform issue, discussing a course design idea, or navigating a workflow challenge, Michelle approaches every situation with curiosity, patience, and optimism. She focuses on what can be done, inspiring others to approach challenges creatively rather than with stress.
For these reasons, I am proud to nominate Michelle Powell for this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Herb Caldwell
I am honored to nominate Herb Caldwell for his extraordinary contributions to dementia research and his unwavering commitment to raising awareness of this devastating illness. Herb’s work—both scientific and deeply personal—exemplifies a rare blend of scholarly rigor, compassion, and community impact.
Herb’s contributions have had a profound influence on Logan University and the broader community by aligning scientific inquiry with empathy and social responsibility. His film, The Mama Joe Project, has been shown across the United States, supported by respected organizations such as the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, SIU Medicine, Logan University, Memory Care Solutions, CMDS, Bridging the Gap, SHIP, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Through these partnerships, Herb has strengthened community connections, elevated Logan’s visibility in the health sciences, and positioned the university as a hub for innovative and compassionate dementia research.
Herb exemplifies Exceptional Contributions through his ability to merge scientific research with advocacy. By translating complex dementia data into an emotionally resonant and widely accessible story, he has inspired action and understanding across academic and public audiences.
He demonstrates Sustained Impact through ongoing research, education, and outreach that continue to spark dialogue and build a supportive community for those affected by dementia.
His Groundbreaking Studies explore the multifactorial nature of dementia, integrating genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors with the lived experiences of patients and families—an innovative, human-centered approach that sets his work apart.
Herb’s Publication Record extends beyond traditional scholarship to impactful multimedia storytelling, expanding the reach of scientific communication.
Please join me in congratulating Herb Caldwell on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Dr. Norman Kettner — Research and Scholar Award
I am honored to nominate Dr. Norman Kettner for the Research and Scholar Award. Dr. Kettner’s contributions to research, scholarship, and academic leadership are exceptional, sustained, and foundational to the advancement of chiropractic science and health professions education at Logan University and beyond. His influence extends far beyond the studies he conducts—he shapes the scholars he mentors, the students he teaches, and the academic programs he elevates.
Dr. Kettner has made extensive and lasting contributions to scientific knowledge. His research in imaging, neurophysiology, and the neurological mechanisms associated with manual therapies has advanced contemporary understanding across chiropractic, integrative health, and rehabilitative sciences. His scholarship has informed clinical practice, guided curriculum development, and strengthened the broader effort to ground chiropractic education in rigorous scientific evidence.
As Dean of Research, Dr. Kettner has expanded Logan’s research culture and strengthened the university’s reputation as a contributor to meaningful scientific inquiry. His continued engagement in scholarship, academic dialogue, and mentorship ensures that the future of evidence‑based practice remains strong. His work applying advanced neuroimaging technologies has opened new pathways of discovery and continues to influence emerging researchers.
Beyond his own achievements, Dr. Kettner is deeply committed to developing others. His service on the Institutional Review Board ensures ethical, high‑quality research across faculty and EdD projects, and he actively supports scholars through conferences, presentations, and collaborative work.
It is with deep respect and sincere admiration that I nominate Dr. Norman W. Kettner for this honor.

Nomination for Laura Kuennen
Laura Kuennen is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Throughout her time at Logan, Laura has worked in multiple areas of the university—each role deeply rooted in supporting student success both during their programs and beyond. She approaches every responsibility with genuine kindness, professionalism, and a warm smile that reflects her authentic care for others.
As the Clinical Rotations Coordinator for the chiropractic program, Laura has made an especially profound difference. She has helped countless students find clinical placements where they feel comfortable, supported, and able to learn in the way that best suits their needs. Her guidance not only shapes their academic experience but often influences their long‑term professional development. Laura consistently demonstrates respect for students and for the many external doctors she partners with, including Logan alumni.
Her impact extends beyond administrative coordination. Recently, a student spent 45 minutes in Laura’s office, sharing personal challenges that were affecting her ability to pursue her desired preceptorship. Laura listened patiently, offering support and understanding—an example of the compassion she shows daily.
Laura’s dedication to student well‑being and her genuine care for each individual make her truly deserving of this recognition.
Please join us in congratulating Laura Kuennen on this well‑deserved honor.

Nomination for Leslie Jecker and Jessica Judah
Leslie Jecker and Jessica Judah are being recognized for their outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact they have made on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Their work consistently reflects deep respect for their audience and a commitment to fostering trust and transparency across the university.
Leslie and Jessica exemplify true teamwork through their ongoing support of faculty, staff, and students. Their collaborative efforts in technology, curriculum development, and professional development have strengthened the learning environment and improved the overall academic experience at Logan. Their leadership and advocacy have also played a key role in enhancing the university’s ability to support and connect with its remote student community.
They further embody Logan’s Student First value by prioritizing the needs and experiences of online learners. Understanding that a high‑quality student experience begins with well‑supported faculty, Leslie and Jessica were instrumental in launching the Center for Learning and Leadership (CLL). Their teamwork was especially evident in developing and implementing training programs that advanced teaching effectiveness and improved operational efficiency across departments.
Leslie Jecker and Jessica Judah’s dedication, innovation, and collaborative spirit make them truly deserving of this recognition.
Please join us in congratulating Leslie Jecker and Jessica Judah on this well‑deserved honor.

Nomination for Laurel Miller
Laurel Miller is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has made on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Laurel’s dedication, kindness, and professionalism create a welcoming environment that strengthens the university community and supports student success at every level.
Laurel has made a lasting and transformative impact through her unwavering commitment to student success, compassionate leadership, and collaborative spirit. Her empathetic approach ensures that students feel supported, valued, and empowered—even during challenging moments in their academic journey. Laurel’s leadership serves as a model for compassionate engagement in higher education.
She exemplifies the Student First value by consistently prioritizing student well‑being and educational continuity. Her commitment to continuous improvement ensures that decisions are grounded in evidence, ultimately elevating the quality of support provided to students and reinforcing a culture of excellence within the university.
Laurel also exemplifies Character, displaying honesty, integrity, and selfless dedication in every interaction. Her ability to remain supportive and student‑centered makes a profound difference in the lives of those she serves.
Please join us in congratulating Laurel Miller on this well‑deserved recognition.

“Nomination for Zach Becker
Zach Becker is being recognized for his outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact he has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. His character, integrity, positive attitude, and unwavering focus consistently demonstrate not only a student‑first approach but also a strong commitment to teamwork.
Zach goes above and beyond for both students and colleagues. Students are always his top priority, and he works diligently to help them get into the classes they need to meet their requirements. His willingness to assist with account issues is exceptional—he quickly pulls accurate data from PowerCampus and provides the information needed to resolve problems efficiently and support student success.
During the symposium, Zach’s teamwork and professionalism stood out. He provided direction to attendees, assisted with room navigation, and played a critical role in both setup and cleanup. He was always ready to help with equipment setup and breakdown, ensuring events ran smoothly and on time.
Every interaction with Zach reflects respect, care, and a genuine desire to support others. Whether assisting students or collaborating with colleagues, he keeps student needs at the center of every decision. As a member of Admissions, he consistently operates with a student‑first mindset that shines through in his actions and service.
Please join us in congratulating Zach Becker on this well‑deserved recognition.”

Nomination for Jennifer Lewis
Jennifer Lewis is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. She is consistently a calming, steady presence—always a good sport when navigating challenging situations and always ensuring that students are fully supported.
Jennifer plays a significant role in helping students maintain a smooth, consistent experience throughout their academic journey. She is always willing to assist with issues related to ExamSoft, test‑taking software, and assessment resources. Her quick responses and problem‑solving abilities help alleviate unnecessary stress during what is already an intense time for students.
One recent example illustrates her impact: A student was unable to access their ExamSoft account just minutes before an exam. Jennifer immediately identified the issue, restored access, and ensured the student could take their test on time. Her prompt action prevented additional anxiety and preserved the student’s ability to succeed.
Taking exams is a high‑stress moment for all students, and Jennifer’s reliability, patience, and expertise make a tremendous difference.
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Lewis on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Laurel Miller
Laurel Miller is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Her guidance and mentorship have helped countless students persist through the program all the way to graduation. Laurel has a remarkable ability to support students who may be struggling, helping them regain confidence and get back on track.
When a student reaches a critical threshold of outstanding student loans, Laurel takes the time to create a personalized plan and walks each student through every step. Her goal is always to ensure they can continue financing their education without exhausting their eligibility. Many students continue to seek her out long after she has helped them navigate the often‑complex financial aid process, a true testament to her impact and the trust she builds.
Laurel is a patient guide and a compassionate mentor. She keeps a positive outlook and helps students see what is possible with just a few adjustments. Whether meeting with students individually—or at times, with their families—she consistently makes a meaningful difference.
Please join us in congratulating Laurel Miller on this well‑deserved recognition.

Rachel Murphy is being recognized for outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and a meaningful positive impact on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. When Rachel was out for a while, students asked about her daily—a true reflection of the impact she’s made on their lives.Rachel may not seek the spotlight, but she absolutely deserves it. Her steady dedication to our students—and to Logan—makes a lasting difference every single day.Even in her brief interactions with students, Rachel can sense when someone needs a little extra support. That’s what Rachel does best—she recognizes when a student needs extra support and makes sure they get it. She actively seeks out opportunities to engage with students and build meaningful relationships. Please join us in congratulating Rachel Murphy on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Dr. Deborah Salvatore
Dr. Deborah Salvatore is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Her ability to truly listen, guide, and encourage her students is her greatest strength—and undeniably her superpower.
My first course at Logan was with Dr. Salvatore. As a non‑traditional, distance‑learning graduate student, there were moments when I felt out of my depth. She consistently affirmed that I belonged at Logan and had the skills needed to thrive in my chosen program. Her reassurance helped me build confidence and stay committed to my goals.
Her feedback on completed projects was always both complimentary and constructive. She celebrated hard work while also pushing me to grow. For example, while she was pleased with a case study presentation I completed, she encouraged me to align my second case study with ANA standards to advance my professional development.
Dr. Salvatore’s guidance, high expectations, and genuine care make her an exceptional educator.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Deborah Salvatore on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Kerry Hallahan and Laurel Miller
Kerry Hallahan and Laurel Miller are being recognized for their outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact they have made on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Their unwavering commitment and professionalism were especially evident during a period of significant federal financial aid changes—an intense transition that required precision, expertise, and student‑centered leadership.
Together, Kerry and Laurel provided exceptional support to students navigating complex financial aid requirements. Their proactive communication, thoughtful guidance, and ability to anticipate student needs helped maintain stability and clarity during a challenging time. Their leadership not only improved operational outcomes but also safeguarded the student experience, ensuring that learners continued to feel supported, informed, and confident in their educational journey.
Kerry and Laurel exemplify excellence in student support, collaboration, and community impact. Their dedication to creating a sense of belonging and helping students succeed—academically and financially—has made a transformative difference at Logan University.
Please join us in congratulating Kerry Hallahan and Laurel Miller on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Dr. Leslie Reece
Dr. Leslie Reece is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Each day in clinic, Dr. Reece ensures that all of her students feel seen, heard, and fully supported. Her approach creates an environment where students are confident, engaged, and motivated to grow.
The impact of Dr. Reece’s contributions is felt widely throughout the clinic. She consistently puts student needs at the center of her work, embodying the true spirit of the Student First Award. Her specialty sports rotation is one of the most highly sought‑after clinical experiences, and her patient outcomes speak for themselves—reflecting her exceptional clinical standards and dedication to excellence.
Dr. Reece’s leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to student success make her an extraordinary asset to Logan University.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Leslie Reece on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Dr. Sarah Luderer
Sarah Luderer is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Dr. Luderer not only contributes to student success within the BSHB program but also plays a vital role in supporting the long‑term success of BSHB alumni.
A recent graduate shared that one of the most meaningful aspects of her experience at Logan was participating in the mentorship program with Dr. Luderer. She emphasized that all of Dr. Luderer’s mentees consistently describe her guidance, advice, and encouragement as invaluable—both during their academic journey and beyond graduation.
Student support, both academic and non‑academic, is essential to undergraduate and non‑traditional student success. In addition to being an exceptional instructor, Dr. Luderer serves as a dedicated mentor, providing personalized support to numerous students. Her willingness to invest time, insight, and care into each mentee helps them build confidence, clarify their goals, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Dr. Luderer’s commitment to student development, mentorship, and academic excellence makes her a truly deserving recipient of this recognition.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sarah Luderer on this well‑deserved honor.

Nomination for the Academic Success Center Team: Erica, Lynn, Hunter Ehrhard, and Fredrick Haarmann
Erica, Lynn, Hunter Ehrhard, and Fredrick Haarmann are being recognized for their outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact they have on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Their work not only supports academic success but also promotes a strong sense of belonging, encouragement, and well‑being among the students they serve.
As a team, they model true collaborative leadership. The Academic Success Center Team demonstrates an exceptional commitment to community impact, working together seamlessly to elevate the student experience and strengthen their department. Their coordination, communication, and mutual support create an environment where students feel supported, empowered, and set up for success.
Each team member brings unique strengths that, together, create a dynamic and student‑centered support system. Their diversity in skills and approaches allows them to meet a wide range of student needs with compassion, expertise, and responsiveness.
I am proud to nominate this team for their dedication, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to student success.
Please join us in congratulating Erica, Lynn, Hunter Ehrhard, and Fredrick Haarmann on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Dr. Josh Hutchison
Dr. Josh Hutchison is being recognized for his outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact he has made on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. He approaches every challenge with persistence, professionalism, and a commitment to cultivating a culture grounded in curiosity, ethics, and academic excellence.
Josh and I collaborated to author Logan’s academic integrity policy related to AI use, and he further partnered with the IT team to create a companion policy for faculty and staff. His leadership in this area has helped the university navigate emerging technologies responsibly and thoughtfully. In addition, Josh developed a new course on AI in health science and worked with the College of Health Sciences to implement it. He is teaching the course this fall, expanding student understanding of AI’s role in their field.
Josh is also a dedicated collaborator, frequently copyediting, revising, and refining content for departments across campus—including Compliance, Curriculum Development, Student Affairs, and Academic Programs. He regularly engages in webinars, explores innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and supports faculty in strengthening instructional practices.
Through his enthusiasm, high standards, and service‑oriented mindset, Josh makes meaningful contributions across the university. As Director of the Writing Center and Writing Services, he serves the Logan community with distinction.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Josh Hutchison on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Lejla Tica
Lejla Tica is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. She consistently demonstrates strong collaboration, creating an environment where teamwork thrives and where faculty, staff, and students feel supported.
Lejla has been an essential partner in ensuring smooth operations in Canvas and Simple Syllabus. She is always willing to step in, troubleshoot issues, and work side‑by‑side with colleagues to identify root causes and restore functionality quickly. Her responsiveness and technical expertise ensure that classroom tools remain reliable and accessible.
Many of the challenges she has helped resolve extend beyond the typical scope of her role, yet Lejla approaches every situation with determination and a commitment to minimizing negative impacts on students. One notable example occurred when several Admissions team members left simultaneously, leaving new staff without the experience necessary to input critical information correctly. This created widespread issues affecting enrollment workflows and course access for students. Lejla worked tirelessly to diagnose and correct these problems, helping the university quickly stabilize an urgent situation.
Her dedication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities make her an invaluable asset to the IT department and to Logan as a whole.
Please join us in congratulating Lejla Tica on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for the Physical Plant Department
The Entire Physical Plant Department is being recognized for their outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact they have on students, colleagues, and the Logan community. Their initiative, professionalism, and genuine care for the campus community set them apart and exemplify the highest standards of teamwork and service.
The Physical Plant Department consistently goes above and beyond in their service to the university. Their commitment ensures that every department, student, and visitor experiences a campus environment that is safe, welcoming, and reflective of the very best of Logan University. Whether maintaining facilities, responding to urgent needs, or supporting campus operations behind the scenes, their quiet excellence makes a significant and lasting difference.
Their dedication, reliability, and collaborative spirit embody the values this recognition seeks to honor. The university functions at its best because of their steady presence and unwavering work ethic.
Please join us in congratulating The Entire Physical Plant Department on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Jess Judah
Jess Judah is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. She consistently sets projects up for success by working collaboratively with Instructional Designers, faculty members, SMEs, and Program Directors to create strong, effective learning environments.
As a cross‑functional team member, Jess skillfully blends expertise in course design, quality assurance, project management, and instructional development. She brings exceptional attention to detail and thoughtful guidance to the COHS 15‑to‑7‑week course conversion project, ensuring that coursework is both high‑quality and aligned with program goals.
Although Jess may appear quiet, she is a fierce and influential leader. She empowers others to excel, often working behind the scenes to build trust, offer support, and keep projects moving forward. Her contributions extend beyond course development—she assists with project schedules, quality control, copyright and editing needs, and the creation of polished instructional materials.
Jess’s professionalism, collaboration, and unwavering support make her an invaluable member of the Logan community.
Please join us in congratulating Jess Judah on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Lejla Tica
Lejla Tica is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Her willingness to assist and collaborate makes her an invaluable partner across departments.
Lejla’s responsiveness and thorough support have had a direct impact on the library’s ability to provide uninterrupted service to patrons. She has consistently ensured that patron data is loaded accurately and on time, allowing library operations to run smoothly. When the library transitioned to a new system, Lejla demonstrated exceptional patience and care—guiding the team step‑by‑step through every change. Her clear instructions and friendly, dependable communication made the transition seamless.
Anytime questions arose, Lejla responded quickly, professionally, and with a positive attitude. Her dedication to service and her collaborative spirit reflect the best of Logan University.
Please join us in congratulating Lejla Tica on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Sara Lawrence
Sara Lawrence is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Her dedication to student success is evident in the way she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure students are prepared, confident, and ready for their new roles. Sara’s reliability, guidance, and genuine care make her a true asset to the university.
Logan offers unique opportunities that help build strong student résumés, and the continued success of the Work Study Program is a direct result of Sara’s expertise and commitment. She works closely with work study supervisors, providing support, clarity, and assistance wherever it is needed. Her hard work ensures the program runs smoothly and remains a valuable resource for students.
Please join us in congratulating Sara Lawrence on this well‑deserved recognition.

Nomination for Victoria Bruns
Victoria Bruns is being recognized for her outstanding contributions, trusted leadership, and the meaningful positive impact she has made on students, colleagues, and the Logan University community. Her reliability, steady commitment, and willingness to take initiative have strengthened the Registrar’s Office in significant ways.
Tori has truly stepped up by taking the lead on organizing and processing old student files—an essential but long‑deferred project. Her collaborative spirit, attention to detail, and consistent follow‑through have made her an invaluable colleague throughout this effort.
As the Registrar’s Office works through a substantial backlog of historical paper files, Tori’s leadership has been especially important. She has shown remarkable perseverance and dedication, diligently working through a large volume of records with professionalism and care. Her initiative has not only moved this project forward but has also improved office efficiency and record accuracy.
Please join us in congratulating Victoria Bruns on this well‑deserved recognition.