Provost Faculty, Librarian, and Staff Awards

Community Engaged Learning Faculty Award

The Community Engaged Learning Faculty Award recognizes full-time faculty work in developing service-learning opportunities for USF students. The awardee shall be a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to service-learning through the integration of service-learning into the curriculum; innovation in employing a reflective teaching methodology to connect community and public service experience with the academic study; and demonstration of leadership that promotes service-learning on campus.

Educational Effectiveness Award

The Educational Effectiveness Award (EEA) recognizes excellence in assessment practices at the University of San Francisco. The recognized assessment work should show evidence of student learning, use of student learning evidence, and help the university, or any part of the university or community, achieve its learning outcomes, goals, or mission. Exemplary assessment work should also support a culture of assessment at USF, and include a plan for closing the loop. 

Ignatian Service Award

The Ignatian Service Award recognizes an exceptional commitment to the service of students, the University, and the community at large, in light of the religious and moral legacy of St. Ignatius. The awardee shall be a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated an ongoing and creative commitment to the realization of this legacy through his/her actions and accomplishments.

Inclusive Excellence Award

Presented by the Office of ADEI to recognize a faculty member, librarian, or staff member who has made exceptional contributions to advancing access, fostering belonging, and promoting inclusion within the USF community.

Innovation in Global Initiative Award

Recognize a faculty, librarian, or staff member who demonstrates innovation in facilitating global educational opportunities, (study abroad, immersion programs, internships, research opportunities) or bringing global perspective to campus (incorporating global into courses, developing new global courses, or broadening access to global perspectives). 

Mentor of the Year Award Excellence in Academic Leadership 

The Mentor of the Year Award was created by the Provost Council in order to recognize a faculty member and/or a staff person who furthers the Vision, Mission and Values of the University through her/his demonstrated commitment to and excellence in advising and mentoring our graduate and/or undergraduate students. The award recognizes individuals who help our students (1) identify their academic goals; (2) establish relationships between their curricular and co-curricular activities; (3) develop the expertise, skills and values that support academic and personal achievement; and, (4) discern how their USF experience will assist them in forming a more humane and just world. 

Outstanding Teamwork in Advancing the University's Strategic Priorities

The Outstanding Teamwork in Advancing the University’s Strategic Plan Award was created by the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs in order to recognize and honor a team of faculty, librarians and/or staff who have made exceptional contributions to advancing USF's Strategic Plan,  with an emphasis on creative co-design, collaboration, and cross-departmental/divisional teamwork.

Excellence in Academic Leadership

The Excellence in Academic Leadership award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision, particularly during of uncertainty and transition. The awardee has gone beyond the traditional scope of their role, showing resilience, creativity, and a profound commitment to supporting the USF community. Through navigating challenges, advocating for innovation, and leading transformational change, this leader has made a lasting impact and inspired others through collaboration and leadership.

2024 – 2025 Award Recipients

Community Engaged Learning Faculty Award

Gabby King, School of Law

Distinguished Research Award

Joyce P. Yang, College of Arts and Sciences

Distinguished Teaching Award

James Sikes, College of Arts and Sciences

Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award

Beth Packer, College of Arts and Sciences

Karl Soehnlein, College of Arts and Sciences

Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite, College of Arts and Sciences

Educational Effectiveness Award

Laura Chyu, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Ignatian Service Award

Timothy Godfrey, S.J., School of Nursing and Health Professions

Innovations in Instruction Award

Sara Marinelli, College of Arts and Sciences

Innovation in Teaching with Technology Award

Liat Berdugo, College of Arts and Sciences

Megan Hutchinson, School of Law

Innovation in Global Initiative

Julianne Cartwright Traylor, School of Law

Inclusive Excellence Award

Genevieve Negro-Gonzales, School of Education

Mentor of the Year Award

Khulan Zagd, The Learning Center

Outstanding Teamwork in Advancing the University's Strategic Priorities

Louise Goupil, College of Arts and Sciences

Joshua Gamson, College of Arts and Sciences

Excellence in Academic Leadership

Megan O’Banion, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Sr. Vicky Siu Award for Outstanding Contributions and Service to USF

Kimberly Carfore, College of Arts and Sciences