Awards

Several awards are given each year to recognize those graduating students who have achieved academic excellence and/or contributed to the campus community in an extraordinary fashion. Individual departments and professional organizations present awards to students based on their own established criteria.

The Kathleen Alderson Powers Leadership Award, a tribute to the former dean of the School of Adult and Graduate Education, is given to a graduate student who has distinguished himself or herself through strong academic performance and through outstanding campus, community, or professional service. The award winner must have attained advanced academic standing with regard to the number of credit hours earned at St. John Fisher College.

The Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing Distinguished Graduate Student Award is given to a graduating student who is a role model and who demonstrates professional behavior, leadership, enthusiasm, and commitment to the profession. The award winner will set high personal and professional standards and establish productive relationships with others in the clinical and classroom arena.

The Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing Scholarly Achievement Award is given to the graduating student who has the highest academic standing in the class.

The Master of Science in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education Distinguished Researcher Award is presented to the graduating student or students who have distinguished themselves in scholarship by producing a master’s research paper of marked depth, relevance, and quality so as to eminently qualify them for doctoral study or to enable them to submit their research for publication in an appropriate professional journal.

The Master of Science in Educational Leadership Distinguished Leadership Award is presented to a graduating student(s) who has been determined by his or her peers to have distinguished himself or herself through significant contributions to class discussions and group projects and who exemplifies the attributes and values of effective leadership.

The Master of Science in Educational Leadership Dr. Ronald Edmonds Award of Excellence is presented to a graduating student(s) who has been determined by the faculty to have demonstrated significant progress in meeting the goals and standards of the program and who exemplifies the characteristics of a leader in an effective school.

The Master of Business Administration Scholarly Achievement Award is given to the graduating student who has attained the highest academic standing in his or her class.

The Master of Business Administration Distinguished Student Award is presented to a graduating student who has been determined by the faculty to exemplify the work ethic and values of the program.

The Master of Science in Adolescence Education Outstanding Teacher Candidate Award is given to a graduating student who has maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average, who displays exceptional skills in working with students, and who demonstrates excellence in teaching performance.

The Master of Science in Childhood Education Outstanding Teacher Candidate Award is given to a graduating student who has maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average, who displays exceptional skills in working with students, and who demonstrates excellence in teaching performance.

The Master of Science in Literacy Education Outstanding Teacher Candidate Award is given to a graduating student who has maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average, who displays exceptional skills in working with students, and who demonstrates excellence in teaching performance.

The Master of Science in Special Education Outstanding Teacher Candidate Award is given to a graduating student who has maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average, who displays exceptional skills in working with students, and who demonstrates excellence in teaching performance.