The Salisbury University Alumni Association honored five SU classroom leaders with its 2022 Faculty Appreciation Awards during SU’s annual Fall Commencement.
These faculty have made a lasting impression on students, have provided dynamic classroom instruction, exhibit attributes graduates can take with them into their careers, and have made a difference in the lives of their students”
Lili Leonard, Immediate Past Alumni Association President
Dr. Larence Becker – Psychology
Fulton School of Liberal Arts
“Dr. Becker is the reason I work in psychology and neuroscience today. In his research methods class, we had a project to develop 10 steps to achieve our future goals in the field of psychology. Through this project, I realized I wanted to pursue a Ph.D.”
Dr. Jennifer Bergner – Mathematical Sciences
Henson School of Science and Technology
“Dr. Bergner is also one of the few math professors who has the special skill of breaking concepts down to the most basic levels, making learning and retaining information that much more possible for students. She did whatever possible to help us succeed.”
Dr. Thomas Calo – Management
Perdue School of Business
“Dr. Calo invested in his students who truly wanted to learn and become better. He left a lasting impression on me through his professionalism, kindness and dedication to teaching.”
Dr. Chin-Hsiu Chen – Early and Elementary Education
Seidel School of Education
“Dr. Chen was, by far, the best professor I had during my time at Salisbury. She was understanding and caring, and taught with enthusiasm. She made class fun, and the projects she assigned were hard, but achievable.”
Dr. Deborah Mathews – Social Work
College of Health and Human Services
“Dr. Mathews was instrumental in launching the M.S.W. program at SU. As a graduate of the very first M.S.W. class, I can’t begin to tell you how important she was to my years as a graduate student. Dr. Mathews was always there to give us whatever we needed and help us become the best we could be.”
Alumni interested in recommending faculty for the 2023 award may submit nominations online.