Professor Jeff Sun
Professor Jeff Sun

Jeff Sun, a professor in the College of 成人直播 and Human Development, has been selected as the 2019 UofL Trustees Award winner.

The award recognizes outstanding contributions to student life and is the highest honor given by the UofL Board of Trustees.聽

Sun is a professor of higher education and chair of the Department of 成人直播al Leadership, Evaluation, and Organizational Development.聽

Trustee Raymond Burse said of Sun: 鈥淗e is one of the CEHD鈥檚 top performing administrators and faculty, having made many impressive contributions to the department in the form of securing external grants, supporting faculty in their research initiatives, helping his colleagues pursue professional development and mentoring students.鈥

Sun said he is 鈥渄eeply honored鈥 to receive the trustees鈥 鈥渕ost prestigious award, adding that he was surprised to hear he had been chosen.

鈥淚 don鈥檛 know why鈥 he was picked for the award, he said. 鈥淏ut I thank you.鈥

The trustees will recognize Sun at commencement May 11. The award also includes a $5,000 cash prize.

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