Setting the standard in business education doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a pursuit of excellence from the people who call the Gary W. Rollins College of Business home.
We recently celebrated the annual Faculty and Staff Awards to recognize the people who drive our mission forward.
Faculty and staff are the backbone of the Rollins experience, bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world impact. Whether it’s a breakthrough in research or a hands-on approach to student success, the individuals recognized this year embody the standard of excellence we have set. They aren’t just guiding the next generation of business leaders; they are modeling what intentional, values-driven leadership looks like in action.
2025-26 award recipients
- Outstanding Faculty Service Award: Joanie Sompayrac (Accounting)
- Rising Faculty Teaching Award: Guisen Xue (Data Analytics)
- Outstanding Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Deborah Mullen (Management)
- Outstanding Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Award: Adam Wolcott (Marketing and Entrepreneurship)
- Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Achievement Award: Dr. Hyeyoon Jung (Marketing and Entrepreneurship)
- Lifetime Research and Creative Achievement Award: Dr. Phil Roundy (Marketing and Entrepreneurship)
- Outstanding Faculty Contributions to Practice Award: Dr. Tom Lyons (Marketing and Entrepreneurship)
- Outstanding Staff Awards: Cori Forte and Susan Poss (Decosimo Student Success Center)
As we look toward the future, these awards serve as a reminder that a college is only as strong as the people who power it. To our winners: thank you for setting the bar high and for making the Gary W. Rollins College of Business a premier destination for innovation and growth.
Learn more about our programs, our people and our mission at UTC.edu/RCOB.
