Sept. 3, 2021 — The winners of Collin College’s annual Outstanding Professor Award and the Recognition of Service and Excellence (R.O.S.E) Award were announced during All College Day in August.

Mindi Bailey

The Outstanding Professor of the Year award went to Mindi Bailey, professor of Humanities at the Frisco Campus and the iCollin Virtual Campus. She was recognized for her dedicated service to student success, the college, and the community. Student evaluations commended Bailey for her commitment to going above and beyond for her students and providing a variety of creative approaches in her teaching.

Leonard Evans

The college also honored the Outstanding Adjunct Professor of the Year Leonard Evans, adjunct professor of Japanese at the Plano Campus. Evans built the college’s Japanese program from the ground up, and his engaging teaching methods and guidance have inspired students to learn more and continue their studies.

Sherry Scamardo

The winner of the R.O.S.E Award was Sherry Scamardo, program manager for Seniors Active in Learning (SAIL), an educational opportunity for life-long learners (55 and older) to participate in organized study, discussion, and social events. This award honors staff members who consistently demonstrate the college’s core values via service to the college, staff, students, and/or the community. The award is Collin’s highest staff recognition.

Collin College serves more than 58,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degrees. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.