June 14, 2021 – Recognizing Chico State’s Outstanding Faculty Award Recipients for 2020-2021

To Campus Community, 

It is with great pride that I acknowledge the excellent work of our colleagues who were selected to receive Outstanding Faculty Awards. The following outstanding faculty, chosen by the University’s Faculty Recognition and Support Committee, received virtual surprise visits from the President, vice presidents, and colleagues during the spring semester. Through their teaching, scholarly and creative activities, service, and dedication, these 2020–2021 Outstanding Faculty Award recipients have positively influenced thousands of students and the University community as a whole. For a more in-depth story on each of these educators and their contributions to our campus, see Chico State Today(opens in new window).

Please join me in congratulating:

Outstanding Lecturer in Bringing the Profession to the Classroom: Heather Altfeld (Honors Program)

Outstanding Teacher: Sarah Anderson (International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)

Outstanding Research Mentor: Amanda Banet (Biological Sciences)

Outstanding Early Career Faculty: Friederike Fichtner (International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)

Outstanding Faculty Service: Ashley Kendell (Anthropology)

Outstanding Academic Adviser: Hadil Mustafa (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Outstanding Lecturer: Joseph Pechkis (Physics)

Sincerely,

Gayle E. Hutchinson

President