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Troy Office of University Relations
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Office of University Relations
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Troy, AL 36082
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| Anderson tapped for TSU's McKinley Award |
| Troy
State University staff member Susan Anderson is the recipient
of the Vergil Parks McKinley Outstanding Employee Award for March.
Anderson, who works as secretary for the Department of History,
was presented the award during a March 21 ceremony in the Hawkins
Adams Long Hall of Honor. The McKinley Award is presented monthly to a TSU employee who has demonstrated exemplary attitude, innovation and work ethic. The award was established by former Texaco CEO John McKinley in honor of his father, Vergil Parks McKinley, who was a TSU professor during the early 20th century and was key to the development of the university's athletic program. Award winners receive an engraved clock and a $300 stipend. Anderson does the small things that often go unnoticed, said John W. Schmidt, Vice President for Student Affairs, who presented the award. "Anderson greets everyone with a smiling face and a pleasant hello, and always has a cooperative, helpful attitude," Schmidt said. "She makes a difference in the daily life of Troy State University." Dr. Allen Dennis, professor and chair of the Department of History, said Anderson is an invaluable member of the department. "In addition to being an excellent secretary, Susan's advice and help have been very valuable to me," Dennis said. "She also takes an interest in our department outside her official duties. I don't know what I would do without her." A resident of Troy, Anderson has been a member of the TSU staff for more than 20 years. She said she was flattered and surprised to receive the award. "I have to thank my colleagues for their support, and I thank the university for this high honor," Anderson said. "I will continue to do the best I can to promote Troy State University." |