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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Outstanding Teaching Awards

USI Foundation Outstanding Teaching by Faculty Award

This award is given by the faculty to recognize truly exceptional teaching performance by a faculty member in his or her discipline and whose primary responsibility is teaching. 

2025 Patricia Marcum Kinesiology and Sport
2024 Eric S. Greenwood Physics
2019 Daria P. Sevastianova Economics
2018 Jason D. Hardgrave History

USI Foundation Outstanding Teaching by New Faculty Award

This award is given to a newer member of the faculty to recognize outstanding teaching. Because effective teaching is the most important cvontribution of faculty to the University's educational mission, development of a high level of effectiveness early in a faculty member's career is worthy of recognition. 

2025 Jordan Thomason Diagnostic Medical Sonography
2024 Milad Rezvoni-Rad Engineering
2023 Bohan Ye Economics
2022 Jessica Rick Communication Studies
2021 Srikanth Dandotkar Psychology
2019 Crystal Steltenpohl '11 Psychology
2018 Christos Deligkaris Physics

USI Foundation Outstanding Teaching by Adjunct Faculty Award

This award is given to an adjunct faculty member to recognize outstanding teaching. Because effective teaching is the most important contribution of faculty to the University's educational mission, development of a high level of effectiveness is worthy of recognition by the University. 

2025 David Enzler Kinesiology and Sport
2024 Aaron L. Pryor Social Work
2023 Lionel R. Phelps Psychology
2022 Michelle L. Pitcher Nursing
2021 Sarah C. Wannemuehler '74 Teacher Education
2019 Mahlon E. Powell '11 M'13 Psychology
2017 Lisa M. Beutler-Jones Communications