2012 Innovation of the Year Contest

The Innovation of the Year Contest is sponsored by Salt Lake Community College, in collaboration with the League for Innovation in the Community College. This annual contest recognizes employees for their creative excellence and celebrates ideas that inspire innovation in education and contribute to the College's Strategic Priorities.

The Center for Innovation is pleased to announce the winners of the

2013 “Innovation of the Year” Contest

“Innovation of the Year” Overall Winners

Volunteer Management Training Series

Sean Crossland, Gail Jessen, Gina Russo, Nicholina Womack, Julie Tille

Infusing Active and Collaborative Learning with e-Portfolio

Kati Lewis, David Hubert, Adam Dastrup, Suzanne Mozdy, Jason Pickavance,

Nelson Emeric & Jonathan Stowers

Excellence in Innovation Winners

Eccles Lab School Student Orientation
Utilizing Easily Accessible Technology to Provide Cost-Effective Instruction

Brandi Benson, Dale Smith, Sharlie Barber, Desi Ballard & Brian Hartmann

Recycling & Sustainability Initiative

Rand Webb, Troy Walker & Ed Benson

Adjunct Faculty Academy

Tamra Phillips, Mildred Sparks & Trisa Martin

The two “Innovation of the Year” overall winners will receive $3000 to advance their innovation, and one representative from each project team will be invited to present at the League for Innovation Conference in March 2014. The three “Excellence in Innovation” Award winners will receive $500 to advance their innovative work at the College.

A special “thank you” to the selection committee who evaluated this year’s proposals: Dave Bate, Curriculum Developer, FTLC; Desi Nielsen, President, Staff Association; Lorna Gwilliam, Administrative Assistant, Continuing Education; Bryan Griggs, Associate Dean, Visual Arts & Design; Gordon Dunne, Faculty, English; Deborah Smith, Faculty Senate Representative; Carlos Artiles-Fortun, Vice President, SLCCSA; Cathy Carey, Director, Center for Innovation.

Most importantly, thanks to all who submitted proposals to this year’s contest. Please continue to innovate and be on the lookout for projects to nominate for next year’s contest. This year’s winning proposals and details for next year’s contest will be posted at www.slcc.edu/innovation.

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