In his acceptance speech, Jordan exhibited the humor for which he became known, saying: \u201cThis award has really humbled me. My wife, of course, says that she\u2019d be more impressed if I learned how to dance.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said his students gave him \u201cthe important and worthwhile thrill of influencing future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n
His position at FSU \u201cpermitted me to fulfill a lifelong ambition, and that was to succeed in influencing youngsters,\u201d Jordan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey taught me a lot,\u201d he added, \u201cand I was honored to have them teach me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Faculty and Staff Awards <\/p>\n
The Wertheim College also recognized excellence among faculty and staff members during its annual awards ceremony. The following faculty and staff members were recognized:<\/p>\n
Staff Core Values Awards <\/p>\n
David Pitts<\/a>, Technical Support Coordinator, IT<\/p>\n Mark Thorp<\/a>, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration, Office of the Dean<\/p>\n Shannon Young<\/a>, Program Manager, FSU Sales Institute<\/p>\n Faculty Core Values Awards <\/p>\n Brad Karl<\/a>, Chair, and State Farm Professor of Risk Management and Insurance, Department of Risk Management\/Insurance, Real Estate & Legal Studies<\/p>\n Angie Kovarik<\/a>, Assistant Lecturer, Dr. Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing<\/p>\n Kelsey Syvrud<\/a>, Associate Lecturer, Alternative Investments & Wealth Management Program Director and Gene Taylor\/Bank of America Banking & Financial Studies Center Director, Department of Finance<\/p>\n Staff Awards <\/p>\n MVP:\u00a0Andrea White<\/a>, Assistant to the Dean and Senior Administrative Specialist, Office of the Dean<\/p>\n Esprit de Corps Award: Yusimi Sayus<\/a>, Course Manager, Department of Accounting<\/p>\n Emerging Leader Award:\u00a0Emily Balke<\/a>, Student Engagement Coordinator, Strategic Engagement<\/p>\n Extra Mile Award: Cynthia Kaman<\/a>, Assistant Director, Finance & Human Resources<\/p>\n Ingenuity Award: William Hogan<\/a>, Business Analyst, Office of the Dean<\/p>\n Charles Hardwick Outstanding Teaching Awards <\/p>\n Undergraduate Teaching Award, Tenure-Track Faculty:\u00a0Miles Romney<\/a>, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting<\/p>\n Undergraduate Teaching Award, Specialized Faculty:\u00a0Dalisha Herring<\/a>, Associate Lecturer, Department of Finance<\/p>\n Graduate Teaching Award:\u00a0Daniel Broxterman<\/a>, Kenneth Bacheller Associate Professor of Real Estate, Department of Risk Management\/Insurance, Real Estate & Legal Studies<\/p>\n Research Awards <\/p>\n Junior Faculty:\u00a0Ilias Filippou<\/a>, Assistant Professor and Dean\u2019s Emerging Scholar, Department of Finance<\/p>\n