K-State assistant vice president of housing and dining receives distinguished service award

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Sources: Chuck Werring, 785-532-6453, werring@k-state.edu;
and Derek Jackson, 785-532-7659, derekaj@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Adam Holste, 785-532-6415, media@k-state.edu

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

K-STATE ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF HOUSING AND DINING RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University administrator Chuck Werring has been honored with the William B. Sweet Distinguished Service Award.

Werring, assistant vice president of housing and dining, was recognized with the award at the Upper Midwest Region-Association of College and University Housing Officers opening banquet.

The William B. Sweet Distinguished Service Award is the most prestigious honor given by the association. It is intended for individuals who show commitment and excellence in the housing and residence life field. They are considered role models to new professionals and colleagues around them in their work and profession.

"When I got started in this business, I made a commitment," Werring said. "I wanted to spend the rest of my career trying to educate, support and motivate other young professionals within this profession. It's a recognition of that dedication and commitment that I made over 30 years ago."

The Upper Midwest Region-Association of College and University Housing Officers is a group of professionals that educate, conduct research and provide service to member institutions throughout the Midwest.

"It's one of the greatest honors that you can receive in this region," Werring said. "Obviously, it's a tremendous highlight for my career and for me personally. It's a reaffirmation of what I have been trying to accomplish."

Derek Jackson, assistant director of housing and dining at K-State, is the president of the Upper Midwest Region-Association of College and University Housing Officers. He said that Werring is deserving of this honor.

"I agree with Dr. Werring's nomination and receiving this award because of his commitment to the field, his work with professionals and students here at K-State, and his lifelong commitment to improving our field," Jackson said.

Before coming to K-State in 1990, Werring worked at the University of Georgia and Texas Tech University. He received his bachelor's degree in biology and his master's in student personnel in higher education administration, both from K-State. He then received his doctorate in adult education from the University of Georgia.