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The Office of Student Success & Retention is working to create a culture where every UVU employee recognizes that he/she has an important role in retaining students and helping them to succeed. Our goal is to increase awareness of and commitment to this role. In support of this goal, the Student Advocate Award is given annually to one faculty member and one staff member who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to student success. |
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2013 Recipients |
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Outstanding Faculty Advocate: Benjamin Moulton |
Outstanding Staff Advocate: Eva Bernfeld |
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| About Ben: | About Eva: | ||
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Ben joined UVU’s Developmental Math Department in 2002 and quickly became a student favorite because of his unconventional methods that help students grasp difficult math concepts (silly math song, anyone?). Perhaps Ben’s unique ability to communicate comes from his broad educational background that includes Mathematics, Modern Languages, and Civil Engineering. Ben has been an integral part of developing the math mentor program, teaches College Success courses, and participates in UVU Learning Communities—all key initiatives in helping students achieve academic success at UVU. Ben is more than just a teacher at UVU, he is indeed a champion for students and their success! |
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Eva’s commitment to student success stems from personal experience. She completed her own college education as a single mother with five children. Many students may not know who Eva is, but her core duties impact a student's academic career in critical ways. In her work Eva always demonstrates that she has the needs of students foremost in her mind.
In addition to her primary duties, Eva usually teaches a class after hours or on Saturday. Her personal experience allows her to empathize with students facing life's challenges. She extends compassion and encourages them to rise to their own challenges. Eva is indeed a true advocate for student success at UVU! |
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| Congratulations to Ben and Eva! Thank you for your continuing commitment to student success! | |||
