TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s College of Education recently announced the 2014 recipients of the Nellie Rose McCrory Faculty Excellence Awards.
The recipients include Dr. Vivian Wright, professor of instructional technology education, Dr. John Vincent, professor of sports management, and Dr. Jane Newman, associate professor of gifted and talented education. Named after the late Nellie Rose McCrory, the McCrory Awards recognize the good work of faculty in three separate areas: teaching, research and service. McCrory began her professional career at Gaston College in Dallas, N.C., where she was a faculty member in the English department and where she served as department chair from 1989 until her retirement in 2006. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and appreciated church organ music. She also enjoyed the performing arts, museums, art shows, exhibits and lectures, and she rarely missed performances by the Charlotte Symphony and Opera Carolina. McCrory was an avid reader, an enthusiastic traveler who loved traveling to England, and she was a proud supporter of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. McCrory was the first member of her family to go to college, and she earned her master’s degree and doctorate in education from The University of Alabama. Wright said she believes that all service, from mentorship in research to making everyday processes more efficient, is an integral part of who we are and what we do each day. She said she believes service is both a responsibility and a privilege. She also serves on the Kentuck Art Center’s board of directors. Read more... |