Recognition

Campus-wide Awards

• Blackboard Exemplary Course Awards
• Excellence in Undergraduate Instruction Awards
• Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Awards
• Excellence in Online Teaching Awards
• David W. Raymond Award for Use of Technology in Teaching
• Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards
• Presidential Research, Scholarship and Artistry Professor Awards
• Presidential Teaching Professor Awards
• Supportive Professional Staff Awards

Recognition Received by the Center and Center Staff

Jason Rhode, OLC Fellow in recognition of visionary leadership and dedication to mentoring future leaders in the field of online learning, 2023.

Jason Rhode, Dean's Service Award in grateful appreciation for dedication, leadership, and service, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2023.

Linh Nguyen, Richard A. Flournory Engagement Award in recognition of promoting inclusivity at NIU over an extended period of time, 2023.

Stephanie Richter, Board of Trustees Staff Award in recognition of excellent job performance and contributions to NIU and higher education, as well as commitment to NIU’s mission, vision and values, 2023

Stephanie Richter, Supportive Professional Staff Council Award for Advocacy in recognition of advocating for policies and practices that helped create a positive environment for students, faculty and/or staff, 2022

Jason Rhode, Supportive Professional Staff Council Award for Partnership and Collaboration in recognition of demonstrated willingness to partner, cooperate, and collaborate for the betterment of the NIU community, 2022

Stephanie Richter, Exemplary Advocate Award from the NIU Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities in recognition of an outstanding record of service and/or leadership to persons with disabilities for the current academic year, as demonstrated through leadership in the rollout of Blackboard Ally, 2022

Amanda Smothers, ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar, 2022

Stephanie Richter, ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar, 2022

Jason Rhode, Values in Barsema Exhibited (VIBE) Award, College of Business, 2021

Yvonne Johnson, ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar, 2021

Jason Rhode ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar, 2021

Jason Underwood, Supportive Professional Staff Presidential Award for Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2021

Jason Rhode, Supportive Professional Staff Council Award for Institutional Advancement in recognition of leadership in activities, programs and/or research that helped advance their department and the university, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2021

Stephanie Richter, Supportive Professional Staff Presidential Award for Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2020

Stephanie Richter, Blackboard Hall of Fame Award in recognition of providing thought leadership, innovation, and enabling and empowering the Blackboard Community, 2020

2017 Online Learning Consortium Effective Practice Award for the project entitled, "Designing Personalized Online Teaching through Self-Assessment" in recognition of effective techniques, strategies and practices to advance quality and access to online programs

2017 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change in recognition of developing practices and/or technologies that have had a measurable effect on learning outcomes, student performance or academic progression

2017 Supportive Professional Staff Council Award for Partnership and Collaboration in recognition of demonstrated willingness to partner, cooperate, and collaborate for the betterment of the NIU community

POD Innovation Award Finalist in recognition for implementing creative ideas for educational development by the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education, 2016

Jason Rhode, named one of Top 30 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers by the Center for Digital Education in recognition of leadership in transforming the education landscape through the use of digital tools, 2016

Jason Rhode, Supportive Professional Staff Council Award for Excellence in Supervision in recognition of outstanding leadership and ethical practices when supervising professional and student staff, 2016

Stephanie Richter, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2016

Tracy Miller, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2015

Stephanie Richter, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2015

Jason Rhode inducted into the Zeta Gamma chapter of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, 2014

Stephanie Richter, inducted into the Zeta Gamma chapter of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, 2014

Amy Deegan, Operating Staff Outstanding Service Award, Operating Staff Council, 2014

Stephanie Richter, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2014

Stephanie Richter, best presentation award, International Conference on Educational and Information Technology, 2014

Stephanie Richter, 2013 SLATE Star Award, in recognition of outstanding contributions and dedicated service to SLATE - Supporting Learning And Technology in Education, Midwest Blackboard User's Group

2013 Blackboard Staff Development Catalyst Award in recognition of the innovative use of collaborative tools to support and enhance faculty and staff development skills that provide a better organization-wide learning experience.

2013 Blackboard Teaching and Learning Catalyst Award in recognition of innovative usage of both Blackboard Learn and Blackboard Collaborate platforms as well as a mobile strategy to further instructor efficiency and learner engagement goals.

Jason Rhode, Blackboard Key to the Community Award in recognition of outstanding service in sharing best practices with other institutions using Blackboard, 2013

Stephanie Richter, Blackboard Key to the Community Award in recognition of outstanding service in sharing best practices with other institutions using Blackboard, 2013

2012 Blackboard Catalyst Platinum Award for Community Collaboration in recognition of encouraging collaborating, sharing advice, insight, content and effective best practices outside the institution

Jason Rhode, Supportive Professional Staff Presidential Award for Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2012

2011 SLATE Star Award in recognition of outstanding contributions and dedicated service to SLATE - Supporting Learning And Technology in Education, Midwest Blackboard User's Group

2011 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Excellence in Online Professional Development in recognition of the use of collaborative tools to support online faculty training and supplement traditional face-to-face training

Murali Krishnamurthi, Presidential Teaching Professor, 2011

Jason Rhode, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2011

Stephanie Richter, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2011

Murali Krishnamurthi, 2011 Deacon Davis Diversity Award for outstanding contributions to the enhancement of diversity at Northern Illinois University, Presidential Commission on the Status of Minorities

Jason Rhode, 2008 SLATE Star Award in recognition of outstanding contributions and dedicated service, Midwest Blackboard User's Group

2007 NIU Ally Award in appreciation for support of and contributions to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies at Northern Illinois University

2006 Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU Award in recognition of significant contributions toward internationalization at Northern Illinois University

Carol Scheidenhelm, named one of NIU's 25 "Amazing Women" by the NIU Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, 2006

2005 Deacon Davis Diversity Award for outstanding contributions to the enhancement of diversity at Northern Illinois University, Presidential Commission on the Status of Minorities

Chigozie Achebe, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2005

Janet Giesen, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2005

Brenda Hodges, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2005

Carol Scheidenhelm, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2005

Carol Scheidenhelm, 2005 SLATE Star Award in recognition of outstanding contributions and dedicated service, Midwest Blackboard User's Group

Daniel Cabrera, University Programming and Activities Certificate of Appreciation for five years of outstanding service as faculty advisor to the Chinese Kung-Fu Club, 2004, NIU

Murali Krishnamurthi, University Programming and Activities Certificate of Appreciation for five years of outstanding service as faculty advisor to the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, 2004, NIU

Carol Scheidenhelm, Supportive Professional Staff Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Council, 2004

2003 John Clogston Spirit Award for outstanding contributions to the enhancement of accessibility for persons with disabilities at Northern Illinois University, Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities

The Center  was nominated for TIAA-CREF's Hesburgh Faculty Development Award, 2003

strong>Daniel Cabrera, Certificate of Recognition for outstanding contributions and commitment to diverse student learning styles, Center for Access-Ability Resources, 2003, NIU

Murali Krishnamurthi, Certificate of Recognition for outstanding contributions and commitment to diverse student learning styles, Center for Access-Ability Resources, 2003, 2002, NIU

Laura Miller, Certificate of Recognition of Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2003

Laura Miller, Certificate of Recognition for outstanding contributions and commitment to diverse student learning styles, Center for Access-Ability Resources, 2002, 2003, NIU

Carol Scheidenhelm, Supportive Professional Staff Presidential Award for Excellence, Supportive Professional Staff Council, 2001