Publicly Commending IUSB Professor Elizabeth Bennion who serves our community through her Excellence in Teaching

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.w 1� RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND PUBLICLY COMMENDING IUSB PROFESSOR ELIZABETH BENNION WHO SERVES OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH HER EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, STUDENT - FACULTY INTERACTION AND COLLABORATION IN LIFE -LONG LEARNING OX" American journalist Jim Lehrer once said that "If we don't have an informed electorate we don't have a democracy ". There is truth in that democracy can only exist when the citizens of a democratic state are willing and able to take an active role in their government; and y Indiana University South Bend (IU South Bend) is a comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate campus that serves community through its excellence in teaching, student- faculty interaction, research and creative activity, diversity and inclusivity, a global perspective, and collaboration in life -long learning; and dX(s, the Common Council recognizes that through the efforts of members of the IU South Bend Faculty, many work to develop engaged citizens who are prepared to build strong communities; and (X� IU South Bend Political Science Professor Elizabeth Bennion is an exceptional example of excellence in teaching, student - faculty interaction and collaboration in life -long learning as evidenced by her long list of accolades and awards including high honors such as: • 2011 Eldon F. Lunquist Award which honors "excellence in teaching... community service" • 2009 W. George Pinnel Award for Outstanding Service which honors "exceptional service... and /or the community extending over a period of at least five years" • 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 American Political Science Association/Pi Sigma Alpha Teaching Award • 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 Indiana University Trustees' Teaching Award • 2004 Selection to N Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) • 2002 Who's Who Among America's Teachers 0)%Cm,4 Dr. Bennion is known for being very actively involved on many campus committees with some of her leadership positions being the Campus Director of the American Democracy Project, the Coordinator for the American Studies Program and is the Advisor of the Political Science Club; while also conducting extensive research on a variety of topics; teaching; having many of her articles published in the Political Research Quarterly, Indiana Journal of Political Science, and the Indiana University Press — just to name a few, as well as the many research grants which she has received Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, honors IU South Bend Political Science Professor Elizabeth Bennion for her dedication and commitment to excellence in teaching; her many community service projects; and a special thank you for being the moderator of the Town Hall Meetings recently held on the proposed animal care and control ordinance proposed for the City of South Bend. Section II. The South Bend Common Council is proud to recognize that Dr. Bennion believes in "being the change you want to see in the world" — and is leading by exampl4this f g a difference. II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect is a lion b the Council Y and approval by _t& )Mayor. 3 Dy. Fi� Ferli „4 /istri� —avid A. Varner, 5 t District John Voorde, City Clerk At Karen L. White, At Large; Chair, Com.of Whole Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney �gewf6f�e � da�g/O! -� IIark Neal, Deputy Mayor of South Bend