Chancellor’s award recognizes disability advocates on campus
Released: April 22, 2008
A little bit goes a long way. And for the winners of the Chancellor’s Award presented by the Chancellor’s Committee on Disability Concerns, that little extra effort they put into their jobs helps create a positive environment for students with disabilities in all aspects of campus life at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
“It has been said that accessibility in higher education is not about providing an alternate access door to the campus, but ramping the front door,” said Pamela Warren, an academic services advisor. “This year's winners have all been a part of building that proverbial ramp.”
A banquet will be held to celebrate the contributions of the winners at 5 p.m., Tues., April 22 in the University Center’s Old Main Ballroom. Five individuals will be presented with the 2008 Chancellor’s Award:
Chris Hollar, hall director, residence life- Hollar is known to empower all students she works with while broadening understanding of all levels of ability and strategically working on solutions for the entire campus.
Ann Smith, university services associate, residence life- Smith ensures that students are always comfortable and provided with the best and necessary adaptations needed for students to call their rooms home.
Roger Shropshire, electrician, residence life- Shropshire works closely with the companies that build the adaptive equipment to offer students the best service, and even changes and creates new devices to make sure students’ needs are met to provide the freedom the students need to live life to the fullest.
Robin Fox, assistant professor, curriculum and instruction- Fox’s dedication to the availability and teaching methods provide a tailored and unique learning experience for every student.
Joyce Huang, director, university library- Huang will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her unparalleled dedication to an accessible education. She has spent years on the Chancellor’s Committee for Disability Concerns and her leadership has kept the campus community abreast of all emerging technologies and regulations while bringing research, literature and knowledge to every student.
“If you were to ask any of these winners what makes them worthy of recognition, they would say ‘nothing’,” said Warren. “These individuals who have won have incorporated respect, access and customer service for all students as part of who they are and how they do their jobs every day.”
If you would like to celebrate the contributions of the winners, contact Pam Tanner about attending the banquet at tannerp@uww.edu.
- Katie Rankin,rankinkd12@uww.edu
