Adriian Gardner, a faculty member of the Department of Student Transitions, received the Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award on April 17, 2018, at the 65th Annual Service Awards ceremony in the UCA Student Center. Mr. Gardner “exemplifies the care and commitment necessary for using the whole-person approach to his teaching, outreach, advocacy, and research.” Gardner has been described as “a mentor for several marginalized populations on campus. He works to ensure that his students are prepared for college-level success, particularly his students in the Black Male Achievement Challenge (B-MAC).” As a member of the department, he works tirelessly to serve the college at large through his teaching, scholarship, and service.
Adriian Gardner receives the Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award at the 65th Annual Service Awards