Purchase College Recipients:
Distinguished Professorships and SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Distinguished Professorships
The Distinguished Professor rank recognizes and rewards the scholarship and research of SUNY’s finest and accomplished faculty. The Distinguished Service Professorship recognizes extraordinary service far beyond the University, and the Distinguished Teaching Professorship confers university-wide recognition for consistently superb teaching.

• 2003: Nancy Foner, Distinguished Professor (Anthropology)
• 1995: Lee Ehrman, Distinguished Professor (Biology)
• 1994: John Howard, Distinguished Service Professor (Sociology)
• 1986: Antonio Frasconi, Distinguished Teaching Professor (Visual Arts)

Chancellor's Awards for Excellence
One of the distinctions of the State University of New York is the wealth of accomplished educators and consummate professionals resident among its ranks. The SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence are a recognition of and tribute to these individuals’ expertise and commitment. Award recipients personify professional excellence and serve as role models for the SUNY community.

Chancellor's Award for Excellence in:
Teaching | Scholarship and Creative Activities | Faculty Service
Librarianship | Professional Service

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

• 2008: Ronnie Scharfman, Professor of French and Literature
• 2008: Michael Torlen, Associate Professor of Art+Design (Painting/Drawing)
• 2007: Geoffrey Field, Professor of History
• 2006: Joanne Kivela Tillotson, Associate Professor of Biology
• 2005: John Forrest, Professor of Anthropology
• 2005: George P. Kraemer, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
• 2005: Harriet Shorr, Professor of Art+Design (Painting/Drawing)
• 2004: Todd Coolman, Associate Professor of Music (Jazz Studies)
• 2003: Alfred Hunt, Professor of History
• 2001: William P. Needham, Associate Professor of Psychology
• 2000: Joan Potter, Professor of Theatre Arts (Acting)
• 2000: Philippa Wehle, Professor of French, Drama Studies, and Literature
• 1999: Linda M. Bastone, Associate Professor of Psychology
• 1998: Thomasenia M. Hutchins, Assistant Professor of Literature
• 1997: Louise Yelin, Professor of Literature
• 1996: Roberta Barkan, Associate Professor of Hebrew
• 1996: Kazuko Hirabayashi, Associate Professor of Dance
• 1995: Taina Chao, Associate Professor of Chemistry
• 1995: Marjorie C. Miller, Professor of Philosophy
• 1994: Suzanne Kessler, Professor of Psychology
• 1994: Robert Stein, Associate Professor of Literature
• 1993: Naomi Block, Associate Professor of Philosophy
• 1992: Kimberly Christensen, Assistant Professor of Economics
• 1992: Elysse Craddock, Associate Professor of Biology
• 1991: Leonard Stokes, Associate Professor of Visual Arts (Painting/Drawing)
• 1990: Michael O’Loughlin, Professor of Literature
• 1986: Aram Avakian, Professor of Film
• 1985: Lee Schlesinger, Associate Professor of Literature
• 1983: Antonio Frasconi, Professor of Visual Arts (Printmaking)
• 1982: Peter Bell, Associate Professor of Economics
• 1981: George Morrison, Professor of Theatre Arts (Acting)
• 1977: Carlo Parravano, Professor of Chemistry
• 1976: Lee Ehrman, Professor of Biology
• 1975: Marilyn Katz, Associate Professor of Language Arts
• 1974: Robert Neville, Professor of Philosophy
• 1974: Joel Tenenbaum, Professor of Physics and Scientific Computing

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities

• 2008: Murray Zimiles, Professor of Art+Design (Printmaking)
• 2007: Lenora Champagne, Associate Professor of Drama Studies
• 2006: Zehra F. Kabasakal Arat, Professor of Political Science
• 2005: Frank B. Farrell, Professor of Philosophy
• 2004: Bradley Brookshire, Associate Professor of Music
• 2003: Wayne P. te Brake, Professor of History
• 2002: Steven C. Dubin, Professor of Sociology

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service

• 2007: Ronnie Halperin, Associate Professor of Psychology
• 2006: Joseph A. Skrivanek, Associate Professor of Chemistry
• 2005: Lisa Keller, Associate Professor of History
• 2004: Linda M. Bastone, Associate Professor of Psychology

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship

• 1998: Marianne Hebert, Head of Technical Services and Database Manager
• 1992: M. Susanne Garrett, Head of Technical Services
• 1990: Mark Smith, Music Librarian
• 1988: Thelma Freides, Head of Readers Services

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service

• 2008: Cynthia Markus-Jones, Inspector, University Police
• 2007: Eric Wildrick, Sculpture & 3-D Media Instructional Support Specialist, School of Art+Design
• 2006: Mary Garcia, Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program
• 2005: Robin Marks Kaufman, Director, Center for Student Development and Counseling Center
• 2004: Qui Qui Balascio (née Maryalice Ledee), Campus Judicial Officer, Student Affairs
• 2003: Michael Strong, Artistic Administrator, The Performing Arts Center
• 2002: John A. Jurgens, Senior Programmer/Analyst, Computing and Information Services
• 2001: Jeffrey S. Putman, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
• 2000: John Delate, Director, Residence Life
• 1999: Mary Beth Anderson, Director, Regional Partnership of Schools and Colleges
• 1997: Emilie B. Devine, Director, Financial Aid
• 1997: Paul Nicholson, Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program
• 1995: Gloria Forman, Assistant Dean, College of Letters and Science
• 1995: Eileen Holt, Registrar
• 1994: Dan Colleluori, Director of Residence Operations
• 1993: Bill Junor, Assistant Director, Computing and Information Services
• 1992: Mary Thompson, Assistant Dean, Continuing Education
• 1991: Renneth Sorthaindo, Director, Educational Opportunity Program
• 1990: Janet Shaughnessy, Director, Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics
  
• 1989: Donald Davis, Director, Physical Plant
• 1988: William Baskin, Associate Dean, Continuing Education
• 1987: Richard Nassisi, Registrar
• 1986: Javier Melendez, Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program
• 1985: Clinton Spiegel, Director, Student Life Programs
• 1981: Eleanor Hevesi, Assistant Dean, Continuing Education
• 1981: Larry Jones [information unavailable]
• 1981: Major Thomas, Director, Educational Opportunity Program
• 1980: Selma Aronson, Assistant to the Dean, General Education
• 1979: Mark Albrecht, Director, Public Safety
• 1977: Deanne Molinari, Executive Assistant to the President
• 1977: Clinton Spiegel, Director, Student Life Programs

1. There were no Chancellor’s Awards in 1984.
2. Faculty and professional staff titles listed above are those in effect when the award was received.
3. Have verified updates or corrections? Please forward to Theresa McElwaine in Academic Affairs.

Updated April 29, 2008