Advisory Board Members

Shereen Askalani ’99 Political Science
Lisa Bessler, ’92 International Relations
Sharon Chader, ’90 Social Work, ’90 Sociology
David Cowan, ’70 Political Science
Joseph Dotson, ’70 Urban & Regional Studies
Patrick McDermott, Friend of Minnesota State University, Mankato
Steve Potts, ’80 History, ’80 English, ’87 History
Dan Quillin, ’72 Social Studies: History
Mehr “Jay” Shahidi, ’74 Economics, ’74 Political Science
Carol Sletner, ’80 Sociology: Corrections, ‘80 Law Enforcement, ’93 Public Administration

Questions?

Contact:
Joe Riska, Director of Operations
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
507-389-5699 or joseph.riska.2@mnsu.edu

Advisory Board Awards

2021 SBS Advisory Board Honorees:

Congratulations to:

Dolly Baruah, Ethnic Studies
Jaimee (Bohning) Wolcott, Gender & Women's Studies
Dr. Ron Schirmer, Anthropology

Read about this year's honorees

2022 SBS Advisory Board awards

Nominate outstanding students, alumni and faculty for the 2022 SBS Advisory Board awards.

Place a nomination

SBS Student Leader Award
Purpose
The Student Leader Award will be presented to a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences student who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership while being a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Award aims to recognize those individuals who have made a significant difference by their service to the university and/or to the college, while being a strong student in the classroom. In addition to recognition, the chosen Student Leader will receive a $1,000 monetary award, donated by SBS Advisory Board members and the College.

Eligibility
In selecting an award recipient, consideration will be given to all nominees who at the time of their nomination are enrolled in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

SBS Distinguished Alumni Award

Purpose
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to an alumnus who has demonstrated extraordinary achievement. The achievement should be demonstrated not only in the realm of their careers but also in humanitarian and in community service endeavors. The Award will recognize those individuals who have made a significant difference in their careers and in service to their communities

Eligibility
In selecting an award recipient, consideration will be given to nominees who graduated from a department in the college. Current members of the Advisory Board may not be considered for the award.

SBS Distinguished Professor Award
Purpose
The Distinguished Professor Award will be presented to a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences professor who has demonstrated extraordinary devotion to teaching and learning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Award aims to recognize those individuals who have made a significant difference as teaching scholars in the education and the lives of our students.

Eligibility
In selecting an award recipient, all current and retired College of Social and Behavioral Sciences faculty members will be given consideration.

Past Award Winners

View Past Award Winners