Merrily Dunn, an associate professor in the department of counseling and human development, was one of only three people in the nation to receive the 2009 Annuit Coeptis Senior Professional Award from the American College Personnel Association.
The award recognizes contributions in administration, teaching, research and publications, and is among the most prestigious honors given by the ACPA-College Student Educators International.
Dunn is coordinator of the master’s program in college student affairs administration. She teaches classes in student development theory, assessment and campus ecology.
Her research interests include the preparation of student affairs professionals, gender issues and college student development.