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Florida Southern dean Susan Conner
awarded ROTC civilian medal

LAKELAND, Fla. (June 17, 2002) - Dr. Susan Conner, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Florida Southern College, was awarded the U.S. Army's "Outstanding Civilian Service Medal" during a May ceremony at Central Michigan University. Conner, CMU's former associate dean, served on the ROTC scholarship committee and worked extensively with cadets, military science faculty, and university academic and support programs.

The medal was awarded by Lt. Col. Charles Minyard, former chair of the Military Science Department and head of CMU's ROTC unit. Central Michigan administration, faculty and staff attended the ceremony.

The award reads as follows: "For outstanding contributions to U.S. Army Cadet Command and the Central Michigan University Reserve Officers' Training Corps program from August 1997 through May 2001. While serving as Associate Dean, College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Conner continuously demonstrated superior professionalism and determination in support of the Army ROTC program. Her total dedication and enthusiasm resulted in superb support to the Military Science Department. Dr. Conner's achievements reflect great credit upon her...." The award was confirmed by Maj. Gen. John T. D. Casey, U.S. Army Commanding.

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.

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