From: Young, Misty [mailto:YoungM@lincolnu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 9:48 AM Subject: Janet Long Recognized for Excellence in Teaching FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT MISTY YOUNG (573) 681-6032 April 8, 2015 JANET LONG RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Jefferson City, MO- Lincoln University Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Janet Long is this year's recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Presented by the Council on Public Higher Education (COPHE), the annual award recognizes faculty from each of the state's institutions. Long and the other honorees were recognized during a luncheon for COPHE institutions, hosted by Governor Jay Nixon on Tuesday, April 7. Long, a 21-year employee of Lincoln University has taught both introductory and advanced courses in both lecture and clinical settings. She is the only faculty member of the Department of Nursing and Allied Health to be identified by the National League of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator. Long's colleagues and the administration agree she is deserving of this latest honor. "Dr. Long creates an environment that facilitates student learning and achievement of the desired cognitive, affective and psychomotor outcomes," says Dr. Ann Mc Swain, Head of the Department of Nursing and Allied Health. Lincoln University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Said Sewell, who submitted the final recommendation for the nomination, says Long's work made her a good candidate for the award. "Dr. Long epitomizes the excellence in teaching, research and service that Lincoln University has been known for over the years. She joins a list of distinguished faculty of have earned this award in previous years and I congratulate her on a job well done." ### Attachment: Dr. Janet Long, center, with Lincoln University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Said Sewell, left, and Missouri Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. David Russell, right ABOUT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI: Lincoln University, located in Jefferson City, Missouri, was founded in 1866 by the enlisted men and officers of the 62nd and 65th Colored Infantries, following the close of the Civil War. It is the only institution of higher learning founded by veterans, the only 1890 Land-grant institution in the state of Missouri, and is the nation's oldest 1890 Land-grant university. Through the years, the university has been written into many success stories of its alumni, which include: Civil rights leader Lloyd Gaines'35; noted educator and first alumnus to serve as President of Lincoln University (retired) Dr. James Frank'53; Founder of Gates Bar-B-Q Ollie Gates'54; business woman and philanthropist Ann Walton Kroenke'72; U.S. Congressman (Missouri) Blaine Luetkemeyer'74; entrepreneur Valerie Daniels-Carter '78; NFL professional and eight-time Pro-bowl selection Lemar Parrish '96; and Olympic medalist (track) Lorraine Graham-Fenton'99. Misty Young Director, Office of University Relations 573-681-5580 www.lincolnu.edu<http://www.lincolnu.edu/>