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With
Auernheimer, at center, are, from left, University Advisory
Board members Julie Tone, Sandy Brown, President Welty, Kathy
Flores and Mike McGowan.
-Photo by Steve Olson |
Dr. Brent Auernheimer, who is
considered a leader in ensuring full access to technology for students
and faculty, received the 2008 President’s Award of Excellence at
California State University, Fresno.
A professor of computer science and director of Digital Campus at Fresno
State, Auernheimer was honored today at the Spring Assembly for faculty
and staff. University Advisory Board chair Dr. Katherine Flores, a
Fresno physician, and member Dr. John Boogaert presented the award.
The President’s Award of Excellence was established in the fall of 2001
by the University Advisory Board to honor Fresno State President John D.
Welty. The award recognizes a faculty or staff member who demonstrates
integrity, leadership and a commitment to the university and the
community as exemplified by President Welty.
University Advisory Board members, who are community leaders who consult
with the president, select the winner and donate money for a $10,000
award that accompanies the honor.
Auernheimer joined the Fresno State computer science faculty in 1991 and
has also been director of Digital Campus since May 2003. He previously
was a visiting professor, lecturer and visiting scientist at the
University of Hawaii, Manoa; Carnegie Mellon University; and Bethel
College. He was a co-founder, board member and chief scientist for Oak
Grove Systems and a consultant for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in
Pasadena.
Fresno State Digital Campus serves students by providing material that
complements their varying learning styles with state-of-the-art
information and academic technology. It also serves the faculty of
Fresno State by providing assistance in creating and teaching online
courses that are dynamic and interactive.
In her nomination letter for the award, Dr. Ethelynda Harding, director
of Teaching, Learning, and Technology at Fresno State, said of
Auernheimer, “His scope of knowledge is truly astounding. He is
continually learning and is eager to share new information with others.
Brent’s willingness to share his knowledge has touched many lives.”
Auernheimer’s master’s and Ph.D. degrees are in electrical and computer
engineering, with emphasis in computer science. His bachelor’s degree is
in computer science. All three degrees are from the University of
California, Santa Barbara.
His research interests are software engineering, human-computer
interaction and Web-based instruction.
He has written or co-authored more than 50 publications and
presentations. He received the faculty award for teaching excellence
from the School of Engineering at Fresno State in 1993, 1997 and 2003.
Previous President’s Award winners include Dr. Stephen A. Rodemeyer,
chemistry professor and director of the Smittcamp Family Honors College;
classics professor emeritus Dr. Victor Davis Hanson; health researcher
Dr. Kathleen Curtis; Dr. James E. Marshall, who specializes in preparing
science teachers; and Dr. Carol Fry Bohlin, who was recognized for
commitment to the education of mathematics teachers.
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