CHSS Professors Honored as KSU Faculty Award Winners
KENNESAW, Ga. (May 7, 2020) — Kennesaw State University and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences are incredibly proud of their faculty and their accomplishment. To show appreciation, the university annually honors the top faculty members who are leaders and innovators of the university. Three faculty members from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences were among this year’s winners.
Dr. Katya Vladimirov
Katya Vladmirov, Ph.D., Professor of History in the Department of History and Philosophy,
was this year’s recipient of the Madhuri And Jagdish N. Sheth Faculty Award for Distinguished
International Achievement. The award is in recognition and honor of her demonstrated
excellence in teaching, research, creative activity and professional service, which
embodies culturally diverse and pluralistic global perspectives. Dr. Vladimirov uses
effective and innovative teaching practices focused on preparing students to be responsible
global leaders.
Dr. Jennifer Dickey
Jennifer Dickey, Ph.D., Coordinator of Public History and Associate Professor of History
in the Department of History and Philosophy, was this year’s recipient of the Outstanding
Professional Service and Community Engagement Award. The award recognizes Dr. Dickey’s
significant contribution to the academic community through her professional service
and community engagement activities. The award acknowledges that Dr. Dickey’s professional
service and community engagement activities have had a significant positive impact
on both the University and the community.
Dr. Kenneth Williamson
Kenneth Williamson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anthropology in the Department of
Geography and Anthropology and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, received
this year’s Diversity and Inclusion Award. This faculty award honors Dr. Williamson’s
sustained record of serving as an advocate for diversity and inclusion and his significant
contributions to strengthening the overall climate of inclusion at KSU.
Congratulations to our faculty!