"This is a reflection of the great productivity that we have at this university," said Provost, Dr. Linda Peterson. "It is a source of enormous pride to be a member of a faculty that makes such a large and meaningful contribution."

This year’s awards, held Monday, April 23, were hosted by the Faculty Senate and their publication, “Communiqué.” In addition to naming all faculty members that make contributions of this kind, the event also honors two recipients with the Outstanding Faculty Member Award and the Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin, OP, Scholar’s Award.

This year, Dr. Artur Poczwardowski, associate professor of sport psychology, was named 2007's Outstanding Faculty Member. The award is presented annually in recognition of professional accomplishments at Barry University for the preceding academic year. In order to apply, Dr. Poczwardowski and other applicants were asked to submit narratives with a list of accomplishments, and evidence of educational excellence, scholarly and professional development and public and university service.

The Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin, OP, Scholar's Award is similar, but limits recognition to scholarly performance within Barry University. Dr. George Fisher, professor of Physical Sciences, was this year's honoree. For the award, Dr. Fisher and other applicants also had to submit a list of scholarly accomplishments in publications, presentations, speaking engagements, authored books, grant history and creative activities.

Dr. Poczwardowski and Dr. Fisher were selected out of a faculty with many contributions in each of these areas.

"I would like to express my gratitude and admiration to my colleagues for their hard work and scholarly activities," Dr. Peterson said.