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