Connected Learning Award
THE CONNECTED LEARNING COMMUNITY AWARD
The Connected Learning Community Award for Administrative Faculty seeks to recognize those Administrative Faculty Members who exemplify the model of individual work for the common good of the institution. Connected Learning Community Award nominees show outstanding habits of experimentation, hands-on and active learning, and the intentional forging of connections across campus that reach beyond the scope of their everyday job duties. Nominees strive to be lifelong learners who inspire both their mentors and peers.
2024 Nominations will be accepted in the Spring Semester.
2023
Kathleen feighny
Human resources, talent acquisition partner
Recognition: In her 20+ years with Mines, Kathleen Feighny fully embodies the spirit of building connected communities through lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement. In walking across campus with Kathleen, one quickly realizes that not only does Kathleen seem to know everyone, but everyone seems to know her. She takes the time to truly understand our people and their work, and what drives our success. She’s a natural educator, and shares the right information, with the right people, at the right time bringing people, ideas and resources together with intention. Her patience and willingness to provide context whenever someone needs a hand has made her a trusted partner and thought leader across campus. Always willing to try new things, Kathleen is always seeking to improve work at both the transactional and strategic levels. As a resource to our candidates Kathleen’s knowledge, commitment and passion for Mines shines so brightly that it’s contagious! Kathleen also invests her own time and energy into engaging with our students at every possible opportunity, sharing her wisdom and warmth with the next generation. She’s a natural leader in all she does, and Mines is so much better for her presence.
2023: Kathleen Feighny
2022: Wendy Winter-Searcy
2021: Jeri Brewer
2020: Nancy Progar
2019: Louisa Day
2018: Katie Schmalzel
2017: Rebecca Flintoft
2016: Mary Elliott
2015: Jennie Kenney
2104: Brenda Chergo
2013: Rob Thompson
2012: Angie Reyes
2011: Esther Henry
2009: Gary Bowersock
2008: Andrea Salazar
2006: Kelly Fox
2005: Debra Lasich
2004: Kathleen Feighny & Terre Deegan-Young
2003: Tim Cake & Melody Francisco