{"id":4640,"date":"2023-04-27T13:52:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T13:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=4640"},"modified":"2025-02-07T04:56:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:56:29","slug":"wilmu-colleagues-receive-dawn-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2023\/04\/27\/wilmu-colleagues-receive-dawn-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"WilmU Colleagues Receive  DAWN Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4640_e4719b-f4 dynamic-main-col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image4640_73b233-fc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4640_73b233-fc\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.test.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Dr.-Tina-Barksdale-483x480.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Tina Barksdale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Dr.-Tina-Barksdale-483x480.jpg 483w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Dr.-Tina-Barksdale-250x248.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Dr.-Tina-Barksdale-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Dr.-Tina-Barksdale.jpg 663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><figcaption>\u2018\u2018It was a huge honor to be recognized among many impressive women higher education leaders in Delaware.\u201d\n\u2014Dr. Tina Barksdale<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Tina Barksdale,<\/strong> Wilmington University\u2019s vice president of Student Affairs, Alumni Relations and Development, received the 2022 DAWN Leadership Award. Additionally, WilmU\u2019s Professional and Continuing Education Coordinator <strong>Gabrielle \u201cGigi\u201d Gaul<\/strong> was named a DAWN Rising Star. Both awards were presented virtually at the DAWN Annual Awards event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DAWN (Delaware American Council on Education Women\u2019s Network) grants its Leadership Award to a woman in higher education who excels in the industry and serves as a role model to its rising stars. Criteria are established by the American Council on Education Women\u2019s Network, a national system of networks of which Delaware is a part.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Barksdale<\/strong> joined Wilmington University in 1995 and held roles that solidified her knowledge in student affairs, admissions, alumni relations, career services, student accessibility services, student conduct processes and development. She built a reputation as a collaborative leader adept at strategic management, assessment, fundraising and event planning. In 2010, she joined the President\u2019s Cabinet and became a member of the University\u2019s Executive Team. As a vice president, she plays an integral role in developing institutional priorities and strategic planning. She leads the offices of Alumni Relations, Development, Student Life, Student Accessibility Services, and Student Concerns. She is also an assistant professor in the College of Business and is affiliated with several organizations, including the American College Personnel Association. In addition, Dr. Barksdale served on DAWN\u2019s Executive Committee from 2007 to 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI have had the privilege of working with Dr. Barksdale since she joined the University in 1995, and I have witnessed her professional growth, impeccable work ethic and passion for serving students,\u201d says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon. \u201cI am delighted that Dr. Barksdale\u2019s years of dedicated service have been recognized.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I am delighted that Dr. Barksdale\u2019s years of dedicated service have been recognized.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Dr. LaVerne Harmon<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>According to DAWN Awards Committee members, \u201cWhen examining Dr. Barksdale\u2019s support and advocacy of student development and student success, along with her contributions to the field of higher education, she was the obvious choice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Barksdale was humbled by the designation. \u201cI was so grateful to be chosen as this year\u2019s DAWN Leadership Award recipient,\u201d she says. \u201cIt was a huge honor to be recognized among many impressive women higher education leaders in Delaware. I\u2019ve been very fortunate to work with and learn from remarkable leaders, especially my mentor, Dr. LaVerne Harmon, and extend my congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It was a huge honor to be recognized among many impressive women higher education leaders in Delaware. I\u2019ve been very fortunate to work with and learn from remarkable leaders, especially my mentor, Dr. LaVerne Harmon, and extend my congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients.\u201d -Dr. Barksdale<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4640_5b1ee0-ad .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4640_5b1ee0-ad\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.test.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Gabrielle-Gigi-Gaul--483x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Gabrielle-Gigi-Gaul--483x480.jpg 483w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Gabrielle-Gigi-Gaul--250x248.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Gabrielle-Gigi-Gaul--300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spring23Mag_Gabrielle-Gigi-Gaul-.jpg 663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gabrielle \u201cGigi\u201d Gaul<\/strong>, the Rising Star Award recipient, is a passionate lifelong learner who has supported Wilmington University through roles in Online Learning, Educational Technology and Academic Affairs. She is also an adjunct instructor and values the opportunity to connect with students throughout their educational journeys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Wilmington University student, Gaul chaired the Young Professionals Association. She continued to be an enthusiastic ambassador of her alma mater after earning a B.S. in Business Management and an MBA with a concentration in Organizational Leadership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaul is a 2020 Recipient of the Fund for Women Driving Force Award and a current Leadership Delaware Fellow. She is also a tireless advocate for women and girls in Delaware, as evidenced by her service to area nonprofits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMs. Gaul\u2019s community contributions have been many, including service as a Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation committee member and a Delaware Fund for Women board member,\u201d says Dr. Harmon. \u201cWe are humbled by her service to Wilmington University, her community and co-workers.\u201d Wu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2014Maria Hess<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Tina Barksdale, Wilmington University\u2019s vice president of Student Affairs, Alumni Relations and Development, received the 2022 DAWN Leadership Award. 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