Bismarck State College honored six employees with the Award for Excellence at the spring BSC Celebration event. The award recognizes significant or meritorious performance in professional roles. Students and employees submitted 40 nominees for the awards.
Tayo Basquiat, assistant professor of philosophy, and Vickie Volk, associate professor of computer support specialist, received the Faculty Award for Excellence.
Basquiat was noted for his clear presentations, outstanding teaching skills, ability to involve students and relate philosophy to their lives, patience, and genuine relationship with students. Volk's nominator said she helped motivate the student to graduate and earn an associate's degree. Volk goes above and beyond with students and engenders BSC's reputation that every student and degree matters.
Recipients of the Staff Award of Excellence were Becky Fischer, catering coordinator and food service supervisor, and Jamie Gable, custodian in Werner Hall.
Fischer was lauded for her organization skills, exceptional attitude, new ideas, and extra effort to address special dietary needs. She introduced vegetarian and gluten-free options to menus. Gable was appreciated for his positive and cheerful attitude and keeping Werner Hall spotless.
The part-time staff Award of Excellence went to Rebecca Ottosen, chemistry lecturer, and Brianne Fuzesy, music advisor/lecturer. Fuzesy was instrumental in creating the new Digital Audio Production AAS and Certificate programs. Ottosen connects well with students and makes chemistry fun by supplementing lectures with demonstrations and stories.
The BSC Foundation programs manager coordinates the nomination and selection process. A committee composed of BSC staff, faculty, students, and off-campus representatives selected award recipients. Full-time employees received a $1,000 cash gift from the BSC Foundation. Part-time employees received a $250 cash gift.
About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.
Tayo Basquiat, assistant professor of philosophy, and Vickie Volk, associate professor of computer support specialist, received the Faculty Award for Excellence.
Basquiat was noted for his clear presentations, outstanding teaching skills, ability to involve students and relate philosophy to their lives, patience, and genuine relationship with students. Volk's nominator said she helped motivate the student to graduate and earn an associate's degree. Volk goes above and beyond with students and engenders BSC's reputation that every student and degree matters.
Recipients of the Staff Award of Excellence were Becky Fischer, catering coordinator and food service supervisor, and Jamie Gable, custodian in Werner Hall.
Fischer was lauded for her organization skills, exceptional attitude, new ideas, and extra effort to address special dietary needs. She introduced vegetarian and gluten-free options to menus. Gable was appreciated for his positive and cheerful attitude and keeping Werner Hall spotless.
The part-time staff Award of Excellence went to Rebecca Ottosen, chemistry lecturer, and Brianne Fuzesy, music advisor/lecturer. Fuzesy was instrumental in creating the new Digital Audio Production AAS and Certificate programs. Ottosen connects well with students and makes chemistry fun by supplementing lectures with demonstrations and stories.
The BSC Foundation programs manager coordinates the nomination and selection process. A committee composed of BSC staff, faculty, students, and off-campus representatives selected award recipients. Full-time employees received a $1,000 cash gift from the BSC Foundation. Part-time employees received a $250 cash gift.
About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.