Celebrating SEC Faculty Awards
Dear Colleagues,
For more than a decade, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has celebrated the accomplishments of distinguished faculty members through the SEC Faculty Achievement Awards. This annual awards program was established in 2012 with the intent to celebrate the accomplishments and commitment of faculty across all SEC campuses in areas of teaching and scholarship. Each university nominates a recipient for the award, and one of those recipients is then chosen as the SEC Professor of the Year.
This year, UK’s winner is Sherali Zeadally, Ph.D., in the College of Communication and Information. Dr. Zeadally continually upholds the university’s dedication to teaching, research and service, and he embodies our commitment to our leadership role in Kentucky. Read more about Dr. Zeadally’s work here.
Much like our campus supports the athletic endeavors of our Wildcats, the SEC is committed to highlighting and investing in its universities, particularly the faculty doing exceptional work every day. The SEC Academic Initiatives house collaborative programs for SEC students, faculty and staff, including the Faculty Achievement Awards Program, the SEC Academic Leadership Development Program and the SEC Faculty Travel Program. These awards and initiatives help us to honor the essential work that you do at UK. Read more about them here.
Dr. Zeadally’s recognition underscores his commitment to our mission at UK: to advance Kentucky in everything we do. I know you join me in congratulating Dr. Zeadally on this esteemed honor.
We are particularly appreciative of such an awards program for faculty, as we have enhanced multiple efforts for faculty advancement through our Office for Faculty Advancement (OFA). OFA has developed many mechanisms of support across the full career span of a faculty member. Additionally, OFA serves as a mechanism for faculty to have input. We are also meeting with every college this year so that faculty can give input directly to myself and other leadership in the Office of the Provost as we work to enhance areas that matter to faculty.
Thank you to all our faculty for the remarkable work you conduct at this powerful university. We are proud to support all that you continue to achieve.
Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.
Provost