{"id":72811,"date":"2022-04-14T03:20:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T07:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.utoledo.edu\/?p=72811"},"modified":"2022-04-14T10:09:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T14:09:37","slug":"distinguished-university-lecturers-named-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.utoledo.edu\/index.php\/04_14_2022\/distinguished-university-lecturers-named-3","title":{"rendered":"Distinguished University Lecturers Named"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four faculty members have been recognized with the distinction of Distinguished University Lecturer for their commitment to advancing student learning and supporting student success.<\/p>\n

The UToledo Board of Trustees approved the honor for the educators at its April 13 meeting.<\/p>\n

The 2021-22 Distinguished University Lecturers are:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Dr. Jillian Bornak, associate lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics;<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Jacalyn Flom, senior lecturer in the Department of Management in the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation;<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Heather Robbins, senior lecturer in the School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Health and Human Services; and<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Dr. Nilgun Sezginis, senior lecturer in the School of Population Health in the College of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Distinguished University Lecturer is an honor reserved for educators with a fervent commitment to our mission to provide students a world-class education, and the lecturers recognized this year have shown an admirable passion for student learning,\u201d said Dr. Karen Bjorkman, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.<\/p>\n

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Bornak<\/p><\/div>\n

Bornak joined UToledo in 2013 and has established a record as an educator who uses innovative and experiential teaching strategies to engage students and who consistently receives high teaching evaluations from students.<\/p>\n

She has published peer-reviewed scholarly articles, presented work at local, state and national venues and served on the organizing committee for UToledo\u2019s hosting of the 2018 American Physical Science \u2013 Ohio Section Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics. Bornak previously was recognized with UToledo\u2019s Shining Star Award and the Outstanding Teaching Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an honor to share with students my passion for astronomy and physics. I am grateful for the opportunity I’ve been granted at UToledo to teach this group of students,\u201d Bornak said. \u201cI enjoy connecting the amazing things in the universe to the students by showing them the extended history of what had to happen for them to be in the classroom today. UToledo helps our students look out at the wider world and I hope to add to that by having them look up as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Flom<\/p><\/div>\n

Flom joined UToledo as a visiting instructor in 2001 with a passion for and experience in the field of business. As a student-centered teacher, she fosters an environment for success and social belongingness.<\/p>\n

Flom has published peer-reviewed scholarly articles, served as a professional reviewer in her discipline and presented work at local, state and national venues. Flom was recognized with the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation\u2019s Outstanding Visiting Instructor Award in 2003 and 2008, and received \u201cStudent Shout Outs\u201d in 2020 and 2021 for teaching excellence.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored and humbled to receive the Distinguished University Lecturer Award,\u201d Flom said. \u201cReading the student letters in support of my nomination was certainly a George Bailey moment. It was an affirmation that the effort and passion I try to put into every class really does make a difference. I am grateful to all my former students because each semester was an opportunity for me to grow and innovate, to never give up encouraging the eureka moment in each student\u2019s eyes. I also appreciate my colleagues for their willingness to share best practices and serve as a sounding board for ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Robbins<\/p><\/div>\n

Robbins has been a member of the UToledo faculty since 2007. An educator dedicated to the continuous improvement of her teaching, she challenges students to find personal meaning and value in the material they are learning and empowers them to embrace their future with confidence.<\/p>\n

A member of the Research Fellows Community of Practice, Robbins has published peer-reviewed scholarly articles, served as an Equity Champion Leader \u00ad\u2014 a program to increase student retention and belonging \u2014 and is actively engaged in service across the University. She previously was recognized with UToledo\u2019s Outstanding Teaching Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is truly an honor to be selected to represent UToledo as a Distinguished University Lecturer and be in the company of such phenomenal educators and scholars,\u201d Robbins said. \u201cLearning proves to be multidirectional. It is worth teaching well as it is imperative that learning continues well past the last day of class. I regard myself as a successful educator when my students realize learning is a habit of mind and a practice of life. To that, I would like to thank all the educators in my life: family, friends, mentors, colleagues and most importantly, students.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sezginis<\/p><\/div>\n

Sezginis joined UToledo in 2011. As an educator, Sezginis facilitates a high-quality learning environment for students and fosters important critical-thinking skills by providing them appropriate learning tools.<\/p>\n

Sezginis was previously recognized with the College of Health Sciences Dean\u2019s Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching, UToledo\u2019s Ella Fridman Award for online instructors who are dedicated to quality and student engagement and the Ohio Health Information Management Association Professional Achievement Award.<\/p>\n

“I am humbled and deeply honored to be named as a Distinguished University Lecturer,\u201d Sezginis said. \u201cAs an immigrant woman, and first-generation college graduate this award means a lot to me. Being recognized by my colleagues for what I love doing without any hesitation is a great feeling. I feel so fortunate to teach and share my knowledge to help our students start their health information administration careers. I much appreciate the privilege of being part of my students\u2019 learning journey. Thanks to all of the students I have taught and learned from over the years.”<\/p>\n

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