University of St. Francis faculty recognized with awards for excellence
Four University of St. Francis faculty members were recognized with awards for excellence at the university’s 23rd annual Honors and Awards Convocation on May 3. University of St. Francis President Michael J. Vinciguerra presented the awards.
Marcia Marzec of Joliet was honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award. Marzec was noted for “her gift of teaching and effective teaching methods.” A professor of English, she is founder and directs the university’s annual English Literature and Language Conference, which draws student scholars from throughout the country and internationally. Marzec holds a Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University. She joined the USF faculty in 1985.
Timothy Weldon was honored with the Achievement in Scholarship Award in recently authoring Subtle Wisdom: John Duns Scotus’s Philosophy of the Human Person in 2007 and two written booklets, To Be Filled with Wonder: The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition. Weldon, of Palos Heights, is associate professor of philosophy and joined the USF faculty in 2003. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Dallas.
Billie Terrell was honored with the Achievement in Service Award. Terrell, an associate professor of social work, served as chairperson of the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program and initiated the Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) program, which she directs. Under her leadership, the new MSW program has achieved Council on Social Work Education candidacy status. Terrell also is chairperson of the Institutional Diversity Council, advises several student groups and is involved in providing social work services to families through the University of St. Francis Health and Wellness Center. A Shorewood resident, Terrell holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Clinical Social Work. She joined the USF faculty in 1993.
Ingrid Goobar-Szleifer was presented the Student Affairs Division Above and Beyond Award. The award is given by the Student Affairs Division to one who has demonstrated commitment outside of the classroom in helping students develop as responsible and compassionate members of society. Goobar-Szleifer is assistant professor of foreign language. She advises the student Latino group, UVA, and has been very active in outreach to the greater Latino community. A Homewood resident, she holds a master’s degree from the Hebrew University of Jeruselum.
The University of St. Francis in Joliet serves more than 4,100 students nationwide with undergraduate and graduate programs. For more information about University of St. Francis programs, visit www.stfrancis.edu.