Franklin University Names Dr. Arlene Ramkissoon 2025 Lead Faculty of the Year

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Institution: Franklin University (Columbus, Ohio)
Recognition: 2025 Lead Faculty of the Year
Honoree: Dr. Arlene Ramkissoon
Award Focus: Award honoring a full-time faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching, course leadership, adjunct mentorship, and continuous improvement in student learning outcomes
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Franklin University proudly announces that Dr. Arlene Ramkissoon has been selected as the 2025 Lead Faculty of the Year, honoring her outstanding leadership in teaching, course management, and faculty mentorship. The award recognizes faculty who model excellence in instruction and provide strategic guidance to adjunct instructors across multiple course sections.

The Lead Faculty of the Year Award, granted by the university’s Faculty Personnel Committee under the Faculty Senate, celebrates the impact of Franklin’s full-time faculty who ensure instructional consistency and quality for the modern, working learner.

Honoree Selection
Dr. Ramkissoon stood out for her career-connected, experiential teaching model that strengthens student learning outcomes and faculty collaboration. Nominations highlighted her:

• Integration of role-based simulations in HR and management courses to build workplace-ready skills.
• Leadership in adjunct faculty development, setting clear teaching standards and maintaining consistency across sections.
• Commitment to continuous course improvement, leading review sessions to align faculty expectations.
• Collaborative mentorship style, encouraging transparent dialogue and data-informed feedback.

One faculty nominator described her impact succinctly:
"Dr. Ramkissoon has brought creativity, innovation, and engagement with Franklin’s students and faculty. She truly merits the 2025 Lead Faculty of the Year Award."

Advancing Outcomes for the Modern Learner
This recognition underscores Franklin University’s mission to deliver workforce-aligned education that enhances skill development, practical application, and measurable career progression for busy professionals. Dr. Ramkissoon’s work exemplifies faculty excellence that supports both student success and institutional quality.

About the Lead Faculty of the Year Award
Each year, the award celebrates a full-time Franklin University faculty member who demonstrates:

• Excellence in teaching and student engagement
• Effective course leadership and instructional consistency
• Active mentorship of adjunct faculty
• Commitment to continuous improvement in learning outcomes 

Learn more about Franklin University faculty recognition and past recipients at:
https://www.franklin.edu/about-us/franklin-pressroom/faculty-awards-and…

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).