Troy University News

September 30, 2004

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Linda Jordon wins September McKinley Award at Troy University

   Linda Jordan, departmental secretary to the dean of the College of Education at Troy University , is the winner of the Vergil Parks McKinley award for September.
   Jordan, who has been a member of the Troy University staff since 1990, received the award during a ceremony held on Sept. 29 in the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor. Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., chancellor of Troy University , presented the award to Jordan, who was nominated by Dr. Donna Jacobs, dean of the College of Education . A letter of support for Jordan also was presented by Dr. Dianne Barron, associate provost and dean of the graduate school at TROY .
   The McKinley Award is the highest honor that Troy University gives to a non-faculty staff member. It is presented monthly to an employee who has demonstrated outstanding 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 Troy University professor during the early 20^th century and was key to the development of the university’s athletic program. Winners of this award receive an engraved clock and a $350 stipend.
   Dr. Jacobs called Jordan “the glue that holds us together in the College of Education .”
   “Mrs. Linda Jordan is an inspiration to me and many others who have the privilege of working with her,” Dr. Jacobs said. “In her over 14 years of service to the institution, she has consistently demonstrated a professional demeanor and a genuinely positive attitude. If we had a ‘Most Valuable Person’ award in the College of Education , Linda would be the overwhelming selection. She is the type of person I strive to be – honest, hard working, committed to her family and dedicated to her work.”
   Dr. Barron called

Jordan

the model of a perfect employee. “She works independently and is always supportive of the mission and to achieving excellence,” Barron said. “She meets no challenge unprepared or without a genuine commitment and loyalty to Troy University . Her gentle kindness and quiet confidence has earned the respect of students, staff and faculty alike; yet she always has time for her family, church and community. When John McKinley made his financial contribution to Troy University to recognize model staff members, he had Linda Jordan in mind.”

Jordan

said she was honored to receive the award. “It is great to work at a place where you can get up in the morning looking forward to coming to work and where you are working with such great people,”

Jordan

said. “I feel very honored.”
Jordan and her husband Frank reside in Troy .