Throughout her 14 years at Moraine Valley, Dr. LoShay Willis has been dedicated to the success of students, faculty and the college. Having served as both faculty and administrator, she has exhibited the characteristics of a leader worthy of receiving the Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award. As a tenured Respiratory Therapy faculty member, clinical coordinator, […]

One of Dr. Scott Friedman’s nominators calls him “an amazing leader” and “the ultimate team player.” These comments reflect the respect Friedman’s team has for him and why he is an excellent choice for the Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award. Friedman’s areas of supervision include the Academic Advising Center, New Student Orientation, Counseling and Career […]

When the world was scrambling for COVID-19 supplies, Jane Bentley was right there, working 14-hour days to acquire as many masks and sanitizers as she could. That is the type of dedication she gives to all Purchasing needs, exceeding expectations, leading by example and never relaxing her exacting standards for the betterment of the college. […]

“I feel that leadership is service, and I am being a good leader when I am focusing on how I can serve our students, college and my staff,” said Dr. Sadya Khan. Her commitment to this ideal led to her being named this year’s recipient of the Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award. Khan assumed her […]

An effective leader has a vision that will better their department and the college. It is someone who can see what needs to be done, and organizes the work and people to do so. These are among the qualities Dr. JoAnn Jenkins possesses and among the reasons she is the recipient of the Vernon O. […]

Leaders are only as strong as their team. Dr. Kiana Battle, Dean, Career Programs, knows the power of teamwork and credits her coworkers with helping her receive the Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award. Battle became the dean in 2014 after a brief stint as assistant dean. In her role, she oversees the day-to-day operation of […]