K-State Salina Awards & Recognition
K-State Salina faculty, staff and students make notable contributions to the campus, university, community and professional body. The following awards recognize the outstanding achievement of our employees, faculty, staff and students, in their teaching, scholarship and impact on the culture of K-State Salina.
K-State Salina is proud to recognize these individuals for their excellence and dedication.
Rex and Jean McArthur Family Faculty Award
The Rex and Jean McArthur Family Faculty Award honors a distinguished K-State Salina faculty member who demonstrates teaching excellence in the classroom and a commitment to research and innovation, as well as honorable service to the college, university, and community.
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Doug Zerr Zerr has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to teaching excellence and has played a pivotal role in advancing K-State Salina’s capabilities to serve the region. His hands-on, practical approach to teaching ensures that students gain real-world experience while keeping course material accessible and engaging. |
Marchbanks Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence
The Marchbanks Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence acknowledges a K-State Salina faculty member for their exemplary service to students, commitment in the classroom and overall excellence in teaching. Recipients promote excellence in education with a focus on the development of students’ talents and abilities.
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Tim Bower In recognition of his exceptional dedication to student success and commitment to high-quality teaching. His unwavering support for students, passion for education, commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and learning make him a truly deserving for the Marchbanks Memorial Award. |
Delker Faculty Excellence Award
The Delker Faculty Excellence Award recognizes a K-State Salina faculty member for developing innovative courses and curricula. Recipients demonstrate a passion for improving student learning opportunities and innovation in academics.
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Chad Bailey Bailey is passionate about making learning fun, hands-on, and useful for students. He wants to create more hands-on learning experiences where students use autonomous mobile robots to work on projects that matter. Whether it's developing navigation systems, testing out sensors, or figuring out how robots can help in agriculture, he wants students to learn by doing. |
Kansas State University Salina Professional Staff of the Year
The Kansas State University Salina Professional Staff of the Year award recognizes excellence and outstanding effort by an unclassified professional staff member. Professional Staff of the Year recipients are acknowledged for their exemplary contributions to the mission and values of K-State Salina through their commitment to service, productivity, innovation, leadership, and/or belonging.
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Devin Larm Larm provides an unwavering service to the aviation department and students. He has displayed true grit and professionalism throughout the numerous staff adjustments, policy adjustments and curriculum adjustments. He is innovative in his teachings and creative with the students. He creates a welcoming environment and has a respectful demeanor with everyone on our campus. |
Kansas State University Salina University Support Staff of the Year
The program provides an employee award and recognition system authorized by K.S.A. 75-37, 105. The program is designed to recognize an employee's contribution to the objectives of Kansas State University through excellence in performance and service.
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Sgt. Sean Morton Sgt. Morton has been tireless in his efforts to enhance safety and security for students, staff and faculty. Over the past year, he has led the effort to increase our security camera coverage on campus, which resulted in the number of cameras doubling. |
Kansas State University Salina Student Employee of the Year
The K-State Salina Student Employee of the Year award recognizes the invaluable services student employees perform for our campus. Recipients demonstrate reliability, initiative, and professionalism and leave a lasting imprint on those they serve.
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Savannah Phillips Phillips' work is impeccable; she is reliable, accurate and friendly. Not only does she show up on time every time, she seeks out additional opportunities to work. When at work, her assigned tasks are completed without being prompted, and she happily takes on extra tasks as they arise. |