Dr. Shannon Lawson was a vital part of Shawnee State University. Dr. Lawson served as the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, the Celebration of Scholarship, the Faculty Festival of Achievement, and the Honors Program. She also served on university committees such as EPCC and was active with CIPA, grant writing, the Women’s Center, and People To People in Rwanda. In the community, Shannon coordinated the Pleasant Green Baptist Church food pantry and Crop Walk. In recognition of her service to both the Portsmouth area and the university, we dedicate this award in her memory. Only those currently teaching or working at SSU may nominate someone for this award.

Criteria for Faculty Service Award: Extraordinary dedication to service at SSU is demonstrated by excellence in the following areas: service to the university in the form of committee work, leadership roles in departmental, college or university projects or initiatives, leadership in service to students by sponsoring clubs, outings, academic conference travel, projects and/or activities that focus on campus service, community service such as area social service projects, youth organizations, outreach clinics, cultural events, etc.