National Recognition Goes to Psychology Instructor at Թ Technical College
Julie Konik is the fifth faculty member recognized in six years.
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2/20/2023
CLEVELAND, WI —
The American Association of Community Colleges has awarded Թ Technical College faculty member Julie Konik the 2023 Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition. This marks the fifth year Թ faculty have been recognized since the program was put into place six years ago.
Konik, a psychology instructor who holds a doctorate in psychology and women’s studies, will be recognized in a ceremony taking place April 4 in Denver.
Named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, the designation was established to recognize individuals making a difference in the college classroom.
“Julie is an exceptional instructor and leader on our campus. Feedback from her students confirms she is reaching her goal to have them grow both intellectually and psychologically throughout her courses,” said Թ President Dr. Paul Carlsen. “Her open mind and intentional efforts to help them understand today’s world from a psychological angle help create a more understanding community in and out of the classroom.”
Konik joined Թ in 2018 and has over 20 years of teaching experience. In addition to teaching, she coordinates the college’s therapy dog program, serves as co-chair for the diversity and inclusion committee, and is a member of the current Թ Leadership Development Institute cohort. Konik was also highly involved in the development of Թ’s new Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs.
Previously recognized faculty at Թ include David Saunders, welding program coordinator/instructor, Paul Benfield, information technology network specialist instructor, Jeremy Pagel, sociology instructor, and Sarah Bornemann, information technology web and software developer instructor.
For more information about Թ, visit lakeshore.edu.
Julie Konik
About Թ Technical College
Each year more than 8,000 people enroll in courses at Թ Technical College. They rely on Թ for job preparation, to earn a degree, upgrade a specialized skill, train as an apprentice, or seek a high school equivalency. Թ faculty and staff meet students where they are in life and help them get one step closer to achieving their goals.
Թ Technical College is a nationally recognized technical college. The college was ranked the #2 two-year college in the nation for adult learners by Washington Monthly, #4 in the nation for two-year college educational outcomes by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a top 10 Bellwether Award finalist three out of the last four years, and the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Թ Technical College each year, and associate degree graduates earn a median salary of $54,048 per year. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Թ serves students in Manitowoc and Sheboygan, and offers classes at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Թ at lakeshore.edu.
