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Students-First Award

For demonstrating exceptional commitment to advancing a culture of institutional excellence that inspires and enables student achievement and success.

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• Benjamin Rush, assistant professor of outdoor leadership, Prince William Sound College
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• Richelle Frankovic-Spencer, admissions counselor, Kenai Peninsula College
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Administrative Excellence Award

For exercising leadership, initiative and outstanding teamwork capabilities that create a positive atmosphere and consistently performing at a level above normal job requirements to advance a culture of institutional excellence that inspires and enables student, faculty and staff success.

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Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

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• Rachael Hannah, associate professor for the Department of Biological Sciences, 香港六合彩资料 Anchorage campus
• Claudia Jones, English and Humanities professor, Mat-Su College

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Chancellor's Choice Award (Philanthropy)

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