Working @Elon

A longtime history professor who "demonstrates a true passion for the subject and really cares about her students," Mary Jo Festle is the 2011 recipient of the Daniels-Danieley Award for Excellence in Teaching.

A professor, mentor and friend to hundreds of Elon students, psychology professor Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler has been named the 2011 Ward Family Excellence in Mentoring Award recipient.

Celebrate the legacy of these faculty and staff as they prepare to leave Elon and begin the next chapter of their lives: Andy Angyal, Herb House, Judith Howard, Ernie Lunsford, Buck McGregor, Kitty Parrish and Kay Riddle.

A tireless volunteer and advocate for people with disabilities in the community, Stephen Bailey, professor of physical therapy education, is the recipient of the 2011 Periclean Award for Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility.

During the Ever Elon Campaign, faculty and staff members have taken advantage of planned giving to make a powerful difference in the lives of students while providing for themselves and their loved ones.

For Leigh-Anne Royster, coordinator for personal health programs and community well-being at Elon, there are no typical days at the office.

A record 56 percent of Elon faculty and staff have participated in the 2010-2011 Faculty/Staff Campaign, making more than $270,000 in gifts and pledges to the university. As of March 22, 663 employees had made a gift this year to support students, faculty and facilities. In addition, for the second consecutive year, 100 percent of faculty and staff at Elon Law have made a gift to the university this year.