Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Judith Buchalski
Judith Buchalski was awarded theÌýBernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2007.
For over 30 years, Judith Buchalski has been inspiring Lake MichiganÌýCollege psychology students. Her courage to embark upon innovative programs hasÌýgiven students opportunities that many undergraduates don’t typically experienceÌýuntil later in their academic careers.
Under Judy’s tutelage, her students learn and execute research practices, whichÌýput them at a distinct advantage once they move on to four-year programs. Judy’sÌýstudents also have the opportunity to be published. In 1992, she created the LakeÌýMichigan College Journal of Psychology to showcase her students’ research work.ÌýShe also founded the College’s Psi Beta chapter, the national honor society forÌýcommunity college psychology students.
Judy’s dedication to her students and to LMC has been recognized with theÌýOutstanding Faculty Employee and Outstanding Overall Employee of the YearÌýawards. She has also received a National Institute for Staff and OrganizationalÌýDevelopment Excellence award, and a Professional Development grant.
