Celina Wille
Extension | Applied Sciences, Technology & Education
The Faculty University Service Award is given each year to recognize and encourage excellence in service to University operations and governance. Recognized activities include service at the university, college and/or department levels and may include libraries and USU Extension. Examples include:
The award does not recognize service to a professional organization or community outside USU.
The Faculty Evaluation Committee (FEC) will select an award recipient from a pool of nominees chosen annually by each of the eight academic colleges, USU Extension, and Libraries. In addition to recognition at the annual University Faculty Awards Event, and the Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies, the Faculty University Service Award recipient will receive $1,500.
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences | Plants, Soils, and Climate
Dr. Kelly Kopp, a Professor and Extension Specialist at Utah State University (USU), focuses her research on plant water use efficiency, sustainable turfgrass management, and landscape water conservation. She directs USU's Center for Water Efficient Landscaping and has served in leadership roles with organizations like the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE). Recently, she has shifted her focus to developing "resource-positive" landscapes, aiming to enhance ecosystem services and climate resilience. Through USU Cooperative Extension, she conducts outreach, develops educational materials, and engages with various national and international organizations in the water and landscaping sectors.
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Nominees must be full time faculty members (tenure-track, tenured, or term appointments) without administrative role statements (small or minimal county director appointments for Extension are allowed).
Criteria for selection of nominees include:
Because so many individuals are potentially deserving of this award, past recipients will not be considered, nor will current or recent (within 3 years of serving) Faculty Senate presidents.
Submission deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
The following required nomination materials must be prepared in 12 pt. font and not exceed 16 pages:
Submit materials in PDF format via electronic form.
For more information on the Faculty University Service Award, please contact:
Michele Hillard
Sr. Admnistrative Assistant
Phone: (435) 797-0121
Email: michele.hillard@usu.edu