Congratulations to Dean Jennifer Waldron, who was recognized earlier today as a BGSU Woman of Distinction. In her nomination – submitted by the entire Graduate College staff, Kei Nomaguchi as Chair of the Graduate Curriculum Review Subcommittee, and Amanda Taylor as 2022-2023 Graduate Student Senate President – Dean Waldron was described as someone who “touches individuals with superb communication skills” and “whose actions, both at organized events and in informal settings, influence and inspire others.” She was characterized as “an exceptional role model and mentor” with an “unwavering commitment to the well-being and success of those she guides.”
Staff expressed gratitude for her creation of “an office environment that supports work/life balance, values everyone’s strengths and contributions, appreciates diversity, and recognizes individual and collective achievements within a culture of continuous improvement.” From the student perspective, Dean Waldron was recognized for providing a “level of ongoing support [that] extends beyond assigned roles, reflecting her integrity and dedication to the personal and professional development of those she mentors… demonstrating a consistent pattern of genuine engagement that goes beyond mere formality.”
Nominators noted Dean Waldron’s talent for “inspiring excellence by empowering others to look for ways to continually enhance the student experience and education at BGSU.” They explained that she “fearlessly advocates for her students” and “adeptly conveys the needs and concerns of graduate students to various stakeholders.” She is valued as “a leader who not only recognizes the importance of equitable outcomes but actively works towards realizing them in her sphere of influence.”
Please join us in celebrating Dean Waldron as a “remarkable leader, mentor, and role model who is making an incredible impact on our lives, our careers, and the culture of BGSU.”
*Photo credit: Joyous photo courtesy of Graduate Student Senate
