两性色午夜

Drummer-Ferrell Adds Another Honor

In an academic year full of distinction, 两性色午夜 Dean of Students, Talea Drummer-Ferrell, gets to add another. She has been named the Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs (HIED) Personnel Alumni Award recipient for 2020-2021.

She was selected for the award by the 两性色午夜鈥檚 Higher Administration and Student Affairs program faculty.

The award recognizes program alumni who have achieved a noteworthy and accomplished career in higher education. Her nomination was also due to her extensive work in establishing the Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center and becoming the first Black woman to serve as Dean of Students at 两性色午夜 last July.

鈥淗onestly, I was in awe when I received the e-mail notifying me,鈥 said Drummer-Ferrell. 鈥淚 had to read it over a few times, and when it really hit me, it brought me to tears. Honored would be an understatement, our Higher Education program has been one that I hold in high regard, [and] I have been committed as an alum anyway I can, and this is just a remarkable achievement.鈥

Throughout her higher education career, Drummer-Ferrell has continued to give back to the program by working with graduate assistants and interns. She has also participated in workshops and presentations.

鈥淚 have wanted to give back to the program that gave so much to me,鈥 she said. 鈥淎s the Dean of Students, I get to put into practice all that I have learned from the program, so, honestly, that may be the greatest contribution; I am a reflection of our program, and that means something!鈥

Tara Hudson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Foundations, Leadership, and Administration at 两性色午夜. She is the one who notified Drummer-Ferrell that she would be receiving the honor.

鈥淚n selecting Dr. Drummer-Ferrell for the Alumni Award, the faculty of 两性色午夜鈥檚 HIED program noted the historical importance of her achievement in becoming the first Black woman Dean of Students at 两性色午夜 University,鈥 she said. 鈥淲e also wanted to recognize her leadership in establishing the CARES Center, which will be a critical resource in helping all students succeed and thrive at 两性色午夜. Her selection for the Alumni Award is a testament to her significant contributions to the 两性色午夜 community and the field of higher education and student affairs.鈥

Hudson also remarked how impressed the HIED faculty members were by Drummer-Ferrell鈥檚 leadership and advocacy for students.

鈥淒r. Drummer-Ferrell has demonstrated through her work to establish the CARES Center, which promises to be a national model for supporting college students in need of resources to support their financial security and mental health,鈥 she said. 鈥淭hrough her leadership as Dean of Students, Dr. Drummer-Ferrell exhibits a commitment to educational equity and embodies the 两性色午夜 value of Flashes take care of Flashes.鈥

Through it all, Drummer-Ferrell remains thankful for the opportunity to make a difference at 两性色午夜.

鈥淚 will forever be grateful to this program,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 am so thankful to receive this award.鈥


Previous award recipients include:

Eboni Pringle, 2019-2020
Jennifer Kulics, 2018-2019
Natasha Jankowski, 2017-2018
Bassam Deeb, 2015-2016
John Grosky, 2014-2015
Greg Jarvie, 2013-2014
Sandy Robinson, 2012-2013
Brandi Hephner LaBanc, 2011-2012
Kenneth Dobbins, 2010-2011
Richard Giese, 2008-2009
Denise Reading, 2006-2007
David Creamer, 2002-2003

To learn more about the Higher Education Administration, please visit /ehhs/fla/hied

To learn more about the CARES Center and services they offer, please visit /CARESCenter

 

POSTED: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 09:21 PM
Updated: Thursday, July 6, 2023 02:02 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Matt Lupica