College of Education professor Merrily Dunn received the Research and Publication Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers International. The award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to scholarly literature related to the university housing profession.
Dunn, an associate professor in the counseling and human development services department, is coordinator of the master’s program in college student affairs administration. She teaches classes in student development theory, legal issues and staff supervision. Additionally, she oversees internship students working in residence halls.
ACUHO-I is a professional association dedicated to supporting the collegiate residential experience. It has a membership of nearly 6,000 individuals from more than 900 colleges and universities, who serve 1.8 million students worldwide.