Simpson College presented its Fall 2024 Faculty and Staff Awards during its recent 2024-25 academic year kick-off breakfast, with four faculty members and a staff members honored at the event. The staff members honored included:

Faculty Award for Campus Leadership: Ross Sweet, Ph.D., associate professor of math

Exemplary Teaching Award: Lisa Carponelli, professor of multimedia communication

Exemplary Teaching Award: Daryl Sasser, Ph.D., assistant professor of history

Distinguished Junior Faculty Award: Amanda Martens, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology

Staff Service to the College Award: Chelsea Grenier, assistant to the president and director of community relations

The Faculty Award for Campus Leadership recognizes a faculty member who has provided outstanding campus leadership in service to students. Nominees demonstrate outstanding leadership skills in mentoring new faculty members, directing campus-wide projects, providing committee service, recruiting and more.

The Faculty Award for Exemplary Teaching recognizes full-time faculty members who exemplify excellence in teaching, civility and concern for students and colleagues, commitment to value-centered education, and service to students, the institution, and the community.

The Distinguished Junior Faculty Award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates outstanding teaching, professional development, service to the College and advising.

The Staff Service to the College Award recognizes a staff member who demonstrates service to the College beyond the scope of their normal duties.