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OCPA Awards History

The following Ohio colleagues have been recognized for their outstanding professional work by their nominators and OCPA.

The Robert F. Rodgers Graduate Student Of The Year Award

As graduate students become more actively involved in creating the future direction of student personnel, it seems fitting to recognize their achievements with this award. OCPA presents the Graduate Student Of The Year Award in recognition of the dedication and unlimited energies of a full-time Ohio graduate student, masters or doctoral candidate, in the field of student personnel or a related field.

1990-91 Carol L. Garbarino, Bowling Green State University
1991-92 Laura E. Giles, The Ohio State University
1993-94 Alison Black, Ohio University
1994-95 Brian Bruess, Ohio University
1995-96 Paula Eckard, Ashland University
1996-97 Dawn Gorski, The University of Akron
1998-99 Christopher Bragdon, Baldwin Wallace College
1999-00 Sarah Balas, BGSU and Ashland University
2000-01 Leighann Poplaski, The Ohio State University
2001-02 Kelly Pero, Ashland University
2002-03 Janice Gerda, Bowling Green State University
2003-04 Jennifer Gilbride-Brown, The Ohio State University
2004-05 Mary Ann Begley, Bowling Green State University
2005-06 Rose Ackerman, Bowling Green State University
2006-07 Lauren Moran, BGSU and Baldwin-Wallace College

The Undergraduate Student Leader Award

This award is presented annually at the OCPA conference. This award is presented to an undergraduate student leader who is enrolled in an Ohio institution and has demonstrated leadership at the institution, has contributed to the student affairs area, and has a desire to begin a professional career in the field.

1993-94 Donald Giancola, Baldwin Wallace College
1994-95 Kari Johnson, Mt. Saint Joseph College; Stephen Bigley, Kent State University
1998-99 Marci Stead, The University of Akron; Shon Christy, The University of Akron
1999-00 Libby Koerner, Ashland University
2000-01 Jose Medina, Ashland University
2001-02 Sarah Whinnery, Kent State University
2002-03 Missy Mordarski, Baldwin Wallace College
2003-04 Kelly Naples, Baldwin Wallace College
2004-05 Colette Masterson, Otterbein College
2005-06 Kyle Williams, Otterbein College
2006-07 Kourtney Kocel, Otterbein College

The Cultural Diversity Award

The Cultural Diversity Award is presented to an individual, campus/community program or service who or which has demonstrated creativity, innovation, and success in making a significant contribution and impact in the area of multicultural understanding and appreciation. The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize outstanding efforts addressing cultural diversity issues in higher education.

1995-96 Indianola After School Project, Otterbein College
1996-97 Dr. Rebecca Parker, Ohio State University
1997-98 Intro to Student Affairs, Kent State University
1999-00 Friendly Town, Ashland University
2001-02 MLK, Jr. Day of Learning, Capitol University
2003-04 The Tunnel of Oppression, Wright State University
2004-05 Racial Awareness Program (RAPP), University of Cincinnati
2006-07 President Jack Calareso and the President's Task Force on Multiculturalism, Ohio Dominican University

The OCPA President’s Discretionary Award

The President’s Discretionary Award is presented in honor of service. It is presented to an OCPA member who has contributed greatly to the growth of the organization over the past year.

1983-84 Dr. Walter Gilliard, The University of Dayton
1984-85 Scott Howard, Ohio University-Ironton
1985-86 Jack Fahey, Youngstown State University
1987-88 Robert Gatti, Otterbein College
1988-89 Joanne Risacher, Wright State University
1989-90 Becky Smith, Otterbein College
1990-91 Joel Rudy, Ohio University
1992-93 Jamie Mathews-Mead, Franklin University
1993-94 Susan Eklund-Leen, Antioch College
1994-95 Robin Gagnow, Ashland University
1998-99 Amy Orr, Ohio State University-Mansfield
2004-05 Tracy Benner, Otterbein College
2006-07 Dr. Janice Gerda, Kent State University

The Phillip A. Tripp Distinguished Service Award

The Phillip A. Tripp Distinguished Service Award is presented annually by OCPA to a student affairs professional in recognition of extended illustrious service to our field. The purpose of the award is to recognize seasoned members of the profession.

1981-82 Dr. Gerald L. Saddlemire, Bowling Green State University
1982-83 Dr. Alexander Smith, Denison University
1983-84 Dr. Mark Noffsinger, Baldwin Wallace College
1984-85 Dr. Fayetta Paulsen, Bowling Green State University
1985-86 Dr. Robert Rodgers, The Ohio State University
1986-87 Dr. Robert Etheridge, Miami University
1987-88 Dr. Donald Schweingruber, Bluffton College
1988-89 Steve Markwood, Marietta College; Audrey Rentz, Bowling Green State University
1989-90 Joel Rudy, Ohio University; Dr. Robert Young, Kent State University
1990-91 Dr. Robert E. Oleson, Heidelberg College
1991-92 Sue Heimann, Ashland University
1992-93 Robert Gatti, Otterbein College; Dr. Derrell Hart, Miami University
1993-94 Susan Eklund-Leen, Antioch College
1994-95 Joanne Risascher, Wright State University
1998-99 Dr. Robert Dubick, The University of Akron
1999-00 Dr. Patrick Love, Kent State University
2002-03 Dr. Nancy Scott, Kent State University
2003-04 Dr. Louise A. Douce, The Ohio State University
2005-06 Dr. Michael D. Coomes, Bowling Green State University
2006-07 Chuck Rickard, Kent State University

The Mark G. Noffsinger New Professional Award

The Mark G. Noffsinger New Professional Award is presented annually at the OCPA conference to an individual with three years or less of experience in the profession. This individual serves as a role model to students and professionals, demonstrates creativity and innovation in the field with the potential for continued success.

1981-82 Susan Eklund, Sinclair Community College
1983-84 Kathyrn Venema, Heidelberg College
1984-85 Joel Daniels, Findlay College
1985-86 Meg Benke, Ohio University
1986-87 Nance Lucas, Ohio University
1988-89 Karen Carter, Ashland University
1989-90 Brian Breitholtz, The University of Akron
1990-91 Mary Hoying Brigham, Mt. Saint Joseph College
1991-92 Kathy Sandberg, Ashland University
1992-93 Kimberly Bleweff, Kent State University
1993-94 Michelle Vanderzyden, Ashland University
1994-95 Marty Manning, Youngstown State University
1996-97 Jamele Adams, Ashland University
1998-99 Ruth Crane, Otterbein College
1999-00 Rebecca Lynn Rio, Ashland University
2000-01 Danielle Carter, Otterbein College
2001-02 Meghan Houghton, Baldwin Wallace College
2002-03 Timeka Thomas Rashid, Otterbein College
2003-04 Jason Bowser, Columbus College of Art & Design
2004-05 Abigail "Abby" Ghering, Denison University
2005-06 Laura Wilmarth, Baldwin Wallace College
2006-07 Kari Taylor, Miami University

The Fayetta M. Paulsen Accomplished Leader Award

The Fayetta M. Paulsen Accomplished Leader Award is presented by OCPA to a student affairs professional who has, through outstanding leadership, made significant contributions to the field and to the institution of which the professional is part of. The professional has achieved innovative responses in meeting the varied and emerging needs of today’s students.

1993-94 Dr. Fiona MacKinnon, Bowling Green State University
1998-99 Denise Reading, Baldwin Wallace College
2001-02 Tracy Benner, Otterbein College
2002-03 Robin Gagnow, Kent State University
2006-07 Paul Putnam, Cleveland State University

The Gerald L. Saddlemire Mentor Award

Gerald Saddlemire was an effective administrator, a true scholar, an educator, and a mentor who accepted each person as a unique individual, and believed that the ability and potential of men and women were the profession’s greatest asset. This award is presented to the student personnel professional who embodies and advances the true spirit and ideals of Dr. Gerald L. Saddlemire.

1991-92 Becky Smith, Otterbein College
1992-93 Willie J. Young, The Ohio State University
1993-94 Jeanne Likins, JML Associates
1994-95 Frances Pearson, Ohio University
1995-96 Sue Heimann, Ashland University
1998-99 Ralph Carapellotti, Baldwin Wallace College
1999-00 Dr. Oscar McKnight, Ashland University
2001-02 JoAnn Kroll, Bowling Green State University
2002-03 Eric Dicken, Case Western Reserve University
2003-04 Joyce Jadwin, Otterbein College
2004-05 Dr. Edward Whipple, Bowling Green State University
2005-06 Kimberly M. Ferguson, Capital University
2006-07 Jennifer Grube Vestal, Denison University

The Innovative Program Award

The Innovative Program Award is presented annually by OCPA to a student affairs professional who has initiated a new program or unique approach to a college policy, program, or problem. Through this award, OCPA recognizes innovative and effective approaches directed towards meeting the changing needs of students on the campus and the applicability of these approaches to other campus.

1981-82 Steve Miller, Hocking Technical College
1983-84 Maximizing Residence Hall Operations, Ashland University
1984-85 Wellness Center, Bowling Green State University
1985-86 The Wellness Book of Records, Ohio University
1986-87 Area RA Conference, Defiance College
1987-88 OU-START, Ohio University
1989-90 S.P.R.O.U.T., Single Parents Reaching Out for Unassisted Tomorrow’s, Baldwin Wallace College
1990-91 Student Affairs Intern Program, Ashland University
1991-92 S.U.C.C.E.S.S., Students Utilizing Co-Curricular Experiences to Sharpen Skills, Ashland University
1992-93 Student Ambassador Program, Columbus State University
1993-94 Building a Community of Respect, Ashland University
1996-97 Residence Life Assistants, Ashland University
1998-99 Welcome to CSU Week, Cleveland State University
1999-00 Talkin’ in the Halls, Ashland University
2000-01 Greek Value Society, Miami University
2001-02 Greek Leadership Conference, Capital University
2002-03 First Year Challenge, Cleveland State University
2003-04 The New Diversity Initiative, Baldwin Wallace College
2004-05 "Imagine 2004" Conference, Kent State University
2005-06 FOCUS Center, Cleveland State University

Case Study Competition

Each year OCPA sponsors a case study competition for graduate students. The current case study competition is structured to allow two-person teams to respond to a common scenario, prepare a presentation of how the situation could be addressed, and present the response to a panel of judges during the annual conference. Winners are announced at the annual conference awards ceremony. The process is coordinated by the OCPA Graduate Student Member-at-Large.

2005-06 Leslie Hahn, Miami University & Reagan Ellis, Florida State University
2006-07 Amie Jackson & Christina Mastrangelo, Kent State University

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