Faculty Excellence Awards
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Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching 2008

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Brian Holland Associate Professor of Business
Brian Holland came to Bethel in 1984, and in his 23 years of teaching has demonstrated commitment to, and excellence in, teaching. He is described by colleagues as creative and innovative, constantly searching for better methods to teach his discipline. His goal as a teacher is to develop ethical, deeply spiritual business men and women who will live out a life of ministry in the business world. Holland's faith is inseparable from his knowledge of finance and teaching, exposing students to a robust Christianity that is at the heart of all his interactions. Holland regularly hosts a Bible study for Bethel seniors to help them transition to their next phase of life. A master of interpersonal communication with students, Holland's teaching does not stop at the classroom door. His cultivation of relationships provides positive returns for students as he helps them network for internships and jobs. Holland has been praised for his management and mentorship of adjunct professors, meeting with, assessing, and training the many working people who teach courses in the department.
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Faculty Excellence Award in Service 2008
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Neal Dutton Associate Professor Physical Education
Neal Dutton, a long-time athletic trainer and former head baseball coach, has been treating the injuries of Bethel athletes for more than 27 years. His motto
has always been to "teach others to be a light in this sometimes dark world." In 2005, he was honored by the Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association (MATA) for his service to the organization. He received the MATA Hall of Fame Award, the highest honor an athletic trainer can receive in the state of Minnesota, for his many years of service in promoting the field of athletic training. Dutton is described by his colleagues as a tireless worker who holds others accountable through his example and excellence, having built one of the best athletic training programs in the nation at Bethel. Through his outstanding efforts, Bethel alumni are now serving God's community by implementing what Dutton has taught them in the field of athletic training.
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Faculty Excellence Award in Scholarship 2008