Rodgers receives Dean’s Excellence in Teaching award

     Daniel M. Rodgers, assistant professor of art at Campbell University, received the 2007 Dean’s award for Excellence in Teaching for the College of Arts and Sciences.

     Rodgers earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Bridgewater College and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He joined the College of Arts and Sciences faculty in 2003. Rodgers and his wife Cyndi reside in Buies Creek with their two sons, Levi and Benjamin.

     As a gifted painter and an accomplished computer designer, Danny has had a profoundly positive impact on graphic design students at Campbell University.

     “With a clear passion for teaching excellence, Rodgers has transformed the graphic design major,” said Dr. Mark Hammond, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “His protégés have found numerous successes as graphic artists in the public and private sectors. Evidence of his nurturing and natural talents is obvious in their works, which are routinely displayed in the Sauls Art Gallery.”

     Rodger’s influence, however, extends well beyond his graphic design students. He is highly effective in promoting collaboration and the inclusion of graphic design artwork among other departments of the University, Hammond added. For example, the inspiring work of his students has had a profound impact on the promotion and image of many of the theatrical productions.

     Rodgers is a visible and tireless supporter of the students at Campbell University. He continually uses his extraordinary abilities as an artist, a teacher, a mentor, a scholar and a Christian to the benefit of the Campbell students.


     Photo Copy: Daniel Rodgers, assistant professor of art at Campbell University.