From Compass
Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit bestowed the honor of Outstanding Graduate Faculty Member on Dr. Thomas Vander Ven, Professor of Sociology and Director of Criminology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Dr. Thomas Vander Ven
The Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award was established in 1972 to recognize a professor who has demonstrated exemplary performance as an instructor, researcher and faculty member. As the newest recipient, Vander Ven will replace Edmondson as the Graduate Commencement speaker next May.
Benoit said Vander Ven is revered by graduate and undergraduate students alike on account of his thought-provoking approach and interactive teaching on topics ranging from crime and delinquency to the sociology of alcohol.
“Dr. Vander Ven’s 2011 study of social alcohol use on college campuses has contributed to greater understanding of why alcohol abuse occurs and how it can be prevented or mitigated,” Benoit said.
She said that Vander Ven’s graduate student nominators noted his engaging seminars and tireless efforts to transition graduate students into professional researchers through co-authorship opportunities.
Vander Ven’s other notable professional honors are the Outstanding University College Advocate Award, College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teacher Award and the University Professor Award.
Comments