97-06-13 Three Receive New Award for Faculty Service

THREE RECEIVE NEW AWARD FOR FACULTY SERVICE

     COLUMBUS --  Whether it was increasing faculty involvement
in university governance, leading numerous committees, or
providing a vision for the physical environment, the first three
recipients of a new Ohio State University award for faculty
service have each given unstintingly of their time to the benefit
of the entire university community.

     In recognition of the significant impact they have had on
the quality of the university, the Faculty Award for
Distinguished University Service has been bestowed on Harry P.
Allen, professor of mathematics; W. Randy Smith, professor of
geography; and Paul E. Young, professor of architecture.

     Each received a cash award of $3,000 and a $1,200 increase
in his base salary.

     “Ohio State has long honored those faculty whose teaching
and research efforts are well above the standard; it is fitting
that we also have similar recognition for those whose service to
the university is of equally significant caliber,” said President
E. Gordon Gee.  “I am delighted to announce the first recipients
of this new award.  Each of them has contributed enormously to
the university community.”

     An advisory committee representing the offices of the
president and provost, the University Senate and the Faculty
Council selected the recipients on the basis of their documented
impact and extensive contributions to the development and
implementation of university policies and programs, as well as
their leadership roles in university committees.  Nominees must
also show evidence of effective teaching and an active program of
research or other creative work.

     1997 Faculty Award for Distinguished University Service

     Harry P. Allen of WORTHINGTON, professor of mathematics.
Allen has served with distinction on a variety of universitywide
committees.  He is best known for his dedicated and successful
efforts to strengthen faculty governance at Ohio State.  He
served as chair of the Faculty Council of University Senate from
1993-95, and under his leadership the bylaws were rewritten, the
Faculty Cabinet was formed and the council met regularly to
discuss significant governance issues.  For example, under his
leadership the Faculty Council played a pivotal role in the
comprehensive revision of the Faculty Rules pertaining to
promotion and tenure.  Allen continues to advise and counsel
colleagues on faculty governance matters and to devote much time,
energy and talent to faculty involvement in university
governance.

     W. Randy Smith of DUBLIN, professor of geography.  Smith has
had an impact on almost every area of the university through his
energetic and broad-ranging service.  Through the Ohio Board of
Regents, he was a key figure in developing and implementing
better articulation between the state’s two- and four-year
universities, allowing students to transfer credits more
efficiently.  He also helped the Regents in developing guidelines
to implement the legislatively mandated increase in faculty
teaching loads.  On campus, he has been involved in such projects
as the regional campus performance reviews, enrollment planning,
academic enrichment approach to program funding, and improvement
and cost-savings in health care programs.  He has served, usually
as chair, on nearly every major university committee and on
numerous search committees.  Smith has also been recognized with
the university’s highest award for teaching, the Alumni Award for
Distinguished Teaching.

     Paul E. Young Jr. of COLUMBUS (43202), professor of
architecture.  Young has been a tireless advocate for a high
quality physical environment for the campus.  He has consistently
been a vocal and influential voice in both formal and informal
discussions over the years, including two accreditation reviews,
where the campus physical environment has been the object of
study.  He is most recognized for providing the guiding vision in
the recently completed update of the university’s master plan.
Young’s vision creates a sense of place through a physical
environment that enhances the learning experience.  His
contributions will have an impact on future generations of
students and faculty.

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Contacts: Harry Allen, (614) 292-7652
          Randy Smith, (614) 292-0178
          Paul Young,  (614) 292-9062


[Submitted by: Von Vargas  (vargas.12@osu.edu)
               
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