b'FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY Alumnus of the Year AwardALUMNI AWARDS RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT The Alumni of the Year Award will be awarded to an outstanding alumnus who has given time, talent or treasure to the University in an elevated way, and who makesan impact on current students.Three Franklin University Alumni Awards wereAward categories, which include Professional Excellence,Alumni Award forestablished to recognize the many achievements ofAlumnus of the Year and Social Impact, are open toProfessional ExcellenceFranklin University alumni, both professionally andall Franklin University alumni. The Franklin University personally. With one award presented each term,Alumni Advisory Council will consider nominations andThe Alumni Award for Professional Excellence will be awarded to an outstanding winners are recognized during fall, winter applications and will make its recommendations to thealumnus who has achieved sustained noteworthy and exceptional success throughout and summer commencement ceremonies. University president for approval. their career, demonstrated sustained contribution to their profession at local, national and international levels, and raised their profile and standing within their community, country or internationally and brought greater recognition to their profession.Alumni Award for Social ImpactThe Alumni Award for Social Impact will be awarded to an outstanding alumnus who demonstrates a positive impact on a/the community through their work in social innovation within the for-profit, nonprofit or public sector; or who demonstrates a significant, long-term impact of their contribution to the community and University. Evidence of impact may include but is not limited to, a demonstrated positive impact on a community arising from social innovation; including, but not limited to; social enterprise, corporate social responsibility, volunteerism and community development, and verification of enduring and positive outcomes for the community and University.ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR: ALUMNI AWARD FOR ALUMNI AWARD CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENTROBERT COLES PROFESSIONALFOR SOCIAL IMPACT:EXCELLENCE: BRANDONCenter Services for AlumniThe second annual winner ofMATTHEW W.Franklin alumni have access to services from Cyndi Freeman and Josh Matos of the Center for Career the Alumnus of the Year award,CURRY the Center for Career Development for life.Development. Contact the team at 614.947.6138 or via Robert Coles is an award-winningMCCRYSTAL Explore our services. email at careerdev@franklin.edu.creative professional with overThe inaugural winner of the 20 years of design and marketingMatthew W. McCrystal currentlyAlumni Award for SocialOne-on-One Appointmentsexperience. Currently, Robertserves as the planning trainingImpact, Brandon Curry is aSchedule your virtual appointment with Cyndi serves as senior director ofand exercise branch chiefdriven public administratorFreeman or Josh Matos from the Center for creative and digital services at the Ohio Department ofwith years of experienceCareer Development. at Stanford University.Public Safetys Emergencydeveloping workforce strategies Management Agency. In thisand managing communityOn-Demand Workshops and VideosRobert sits on the Provostsrole, Matthew is responsibleprograms. As the director ofVisit the Centers playlist on the Franklin IDEAL Staff Advisory for the development andWorkforce Development &University YouTube Channel for on-demand Committee, which seeks maintenance of the statesCommunity Engagement atworkshops and videos.to enhance staff experienceemergency operations plan, theSingleton Construction, Brandon administration of emergencyleads Singletons initiativesJob Postings and Morerelated to diversity, equity,management and homelandaround community outreachGo to MyCareer for Alumni on the Center for inclusion and belonging (DEIB).security trainings and theand works diligently to findCareer Development webpage. Use your Franklin Robert is actively involved atdevelopment and executionsolutions for sustaining andsingle sign-on or contact the Help Desk.both his alma maters. Serving asof state-level exercises. In thisretaining a viable workforce.Rsum Reviewsa benefactor and co-founder ofcapacity, he has a direct role inSend your rsum to careerdev@franklin.edu for the Franklin University Diversitythe planning efforts and exercisereview. Please include a link to a job of interest and Inclusion Scholarship. design process for a multitude ofto you and a little information about yourself and A scholarship awarded toscenarios including coordinatedNominate anwhat youre looking for. Get access to services andstudents from underrepresentedterrorist attacks, active shooteroutstandingresources from the Centerpopulations, those withincidents, bomb threats,FranklinDevelopmental Workshops and Career Fairs for Career Developmentdisabilities, and students frombioterrorism and emergencygraduate Keep an eye on the University calendar for the LGBTQIA+ community.operation center activations. franklin.edu/alumni/alumni-awards upcoming career events. franklin.edu/current-students/student-services/career-development26 Clocktower | Impacting Change Clocktower | Impacting Change 27'