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Professor Named Outstanding Mentor By National Organization

2024年3月26日
SHSU媒体联系人: Mikah博伊德

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Stuti Kokkalera has been recognized for her work with students by the Academy of 刑事司法 科学 (ACJS). The 山姆 Houston State University (SHSU) College of 刑事司法 assistant professor has received the 2024 ACJS Outstanding Mentor Award.

“To receive this recognition was unexpected,” Kokkalera said. “I was really surprised because it’s early in my career. I’m grateful to my colleagues, collaborators and especially students.”

The ACJS Outstanding Mentor Award recognizes educators who have made a significant contribution to the professional development of criminal justice graduate and doctoral students and junior faculty members. To be considered, nomination letters are submitted on behalf of the faculty member. Kokkalera was nominated by Dragana Derlic, program coordinator of criminal justice and criminology at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The two met through a professional mentorship program and have been collaborating on various projects over the past years.

“I wanted to thank Stuti for her unwavering support and mentorship in a way that would celebrate her and her professionalism and dedication,德里克说。. “Stuti has been a true inspiration to me, her support and exceptional guidance has fueled my desire and courage to make strides in my professional endeavors and I am forever grateful for that. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Stuti’s guidance and support.”

The duo celebrated Kokkalera’s award at this year’s ACJS annual meeting in Chicago.

“I was excited to celebrate this with her,” Kokkalera said. “It’s nice to be in a room full of accomplished scholars. To be recognized, that’s just icing on the cake.”

While Kokkalera is grateful for the award, she looks forward to helping others receive accolades.

“It’s gratifying when you nominate someone and they receive the recognition. I hope to keep doing that for my students and colleagues.”

For more information about the Academy of 刑事司法 科学, visit their 网站. For more information about Kokkalera, visit her faculty bio page on the SHSU College of 刑事司法’s 网站.

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