5X社区 at Salem recently recognized three employees with Campus Excellence Awards, recognizing exemplary teaching and service to the campus.
Dr. Rachael Blasiman was recognized as the outstanding fulltime faculty member. She is an assistant professor of psychology and has taught on the Salem Campus for seven years. Her courses include general psychology, quantitative methods, research methods, biopsychology, perception, cognitive psychology and undergraduate research.
Blasiman received her bachelor of science in biology from Mount Union University. She earned her master鈥檚 and Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Case Western Reserve University. She now lives in Alliance.
James W. Wurster was recognized as the outstanding adjunct faculty member. He has taught on the Salem Campus for 10 years, including courses in basic microbiology, human biology, structure and lab function.
Wurster earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Akron, including a master鈥檚 of science and an MBA. He lives in Cuyahoga Falls.
Patty Ruehle received the award for outstanding staff member. She is the administrative assistant to the dean on the Salem Campus, where she has worked for 12 years, but has a total of 17 years of service with 5X社区.
She is retiring in June with more than 47 total years of service in various office settings and lives in Sebring.
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Photo: Receiving the Campus Excellence Awards at 5X社区 at Salem were (from left) Patty Ruehle, James W. Wurster and Dr. Rachael Blasiman.