Academic Staff Award

Leslie L. Leone
Engineering Arts Program and
Engineering Cooperative
Education Program

As director of the Cooperative Engineering Education Program, Leslie L. Leone has led MSU to national prominence and helped shape such programs nationwide. He uses his connections with corporate partners for the betterment of students, curriculum, corporate development and other MSU units.

Elizabeth C. Moore
Director’s Office, MSU Extension

Elizabeth C. Moore, extension public policy specialist, has been the driving force behind MSU Extension's wide recognition as the source of timely and informative analysis of statewide public policy issues. Her commitment to training other Extension professionals has brought national recognition to Michigan as a leader in Extension public policy education.

Cheryl M. Pell
School of Journalism

Cheryl M. Pell is a specialist who teaches in the School of Journalism and directs the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA). As MIPA director, Pell runs one of the top state high school press associations in the United States. The high quality of her work as director has received national acclaim and contributed greatly to MSU.

Natalie Bement Rector
Southwest Region, MSU Extension

Natalie Bement Rector, Extension manure nutrient management specialist, teaches people how to manage livestock manure in an economical, environmentally benign, socially acceptable manner. Rector has taught hundreds of farmers, trained dozens of consultants and extension agents, and developed scores of instructional materials.

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