WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:05.000 upbeat music 00:00:05.000 --> 00:00:08.000 The winner of this year's Alumni Award of Excellence 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:10.000 is Dr. Micheal Morgan, class of 1970. 00:00:10.000 --> 00:00:13.000 Dr. Morgan is also a golden wolf this year! 00:00:13.000 --> 00:00:19.000 His achievements in his educational career, support to educational community, 00:00:19.000 --> 00:00:23.000 and his dedication to Western Oregon University has made him stand out 00:00:23.000 --> 00:00:27.000 as the well deserving recipient of this year's award. 00:00:27.000 --> 00:00:32.000 Dr. Morgan has dedicated his life in education, in Oregon. 00:00:32.000 --> 00:00:35.000 He has been a strong supporter and impeccable example 00:00:35.000 --> 00:00:38.000 of the quality educators who have graduated 00:00:38.000 --> 00:00:41.000 from what is now Western Oregon University 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:45.000 After earning his B.S. in Mathematics Education 00:00:45.000 --> 00:00:47.000 at Oregon College of Education, 00:00:47.000 --> 00:00:51.000 and his Ph.D. in Science Education at Oregon State University, 00:00:51.000 --> 00:00:56.000 he used his skills as a writer to co-author the Community College 00:00:56.000 --> 00:00:60.000 mathematics textbook Core Mathematics for Occupational Students. 00:01:00.000 --> 00:01:03.000 Five of our Oregon Community colleges used this textbook 00:01:03.000 --> 00:01:06.000 for a number of years as a part of their curriculum. 00:01:06.000 --> 00:01:09.000 Dr. Morgan was also an exceptional teacher 00:01:09.000 --> 00:01:13.000 at both McNary High School and Linn Benton Community College. 00:01:13.000 --> 00:01:16.000 Additionally, he was a well respected internationally 00:01:16.000 --> 00:01:19.000 for managing the Technical Institute of Naval Studies, 00:01:19.000 --> 00:01:23.000 for The Royal Saudi Navy in Saudi Arabi. 00:01:23.000 --> 00:01:28.000 Dr.Morgan was the primary contributor for the mathematics curriculum 00:01:28.000 --> 00:01:30.000 and supervised 80 US trained English 00:01:30.000 --> 00:01:34.000 and basic naval skills instructors and office staff. 00:01:34.000 --> 00:01:37.000 Following his stint in Saudi Arabia, 00:01:37.000 --> 00:01:41.000 he returned to teaching mathematics at Linn Benton Community College. 00:01:41.000 --> 00:01:44.000 Dr.Morgan also transferred to Chemeketa Community College, 00:01:44.000 --> 00:01:47.000 where he directed the Electronics, Life Science, 00:01:47.000 --> 00:01:52.000 and Physical Science departments as well as the planetarium. 00:01:52.000 --> 00:01:57.000 Later, he was promoted to the Chemeketa's Dean of Campus Based Instruction. 00:01:57.000 --> 00:01:61.000 Throughout his career he proved to be a respected leader. 00:02:01.000 --> 00:02:04.000 Dr. Morgan's commitment and passion for his community 00:02:04.000 --> 00:02:07.000 continued during his retirement, 00:02:07.000 --> 00:02:11.000 as he served on the Salvation Army's Board of Directors in Salem, Oregon. 00:02:12.000 --> 00:02:14.000 He has shown his dedication to the university, 00:02:14.000 --> 00:02:18.000 by being an integral part of a group that the organized funding 00:02:18.000 --> 00:02:22.000 for the new Jack Morton Mermorial Lobby on campus. 00:02:22.000 --> 00:02:26.000 Dr. Morgan continues to serve the University as the Vice Chair of 00:02:26.000 --> 00:02:30.000 Western Oregon University's Development of Trustees Foundation Board. 00:02:30.000 --> 00:02:32.000 He leads by example. 00:02:32.000 --> 00:02:38.000 His integrity, stature, leadership, and abilities are impeccable. 00:02:38.000 --> 00:02:43.000 His accomplishments and career have clearly brought credit to the University 00:02:43.000 --> 00:02:46.000 and he greatly deserves to be our distinguished recipient 00:02:46.000 --> 00:02:49.000 of the Alumni Award of Excellence. 00:02:49.000 --> 00:02:52.000 Congratulations Dr. Michael Morgan. 00:02:52.000 --> 00:02:53.000 Thank you Victoria, 00:02:53.000 --> 00:02:58.000 and thank you to the Alumni Association for this wonderful award. 00:02:58.000 --> 00:02:61.000 I know several people who have received this award in the past 00:03:01.000 --> 00:03:06.000 and I am humbled and honored to be considered in their company. 00:03:06.000 --> 00:03:11.000 When I showed up to WOU then OCE in 1965, 00:03:11.000 --> 00:03:16.000 I knew I wanted to be a teacher, but I didn't really know what to expect. 00:03:16.000 --> 00:03:22.000 What I got was a great education from a very caring place. 00:03:22.000 --> 00:03:26.000 It changed my life, um, and I'm most grateful. 00:03:26.000 --> 00:03:29.000 So thanks again, to you Victoria. 00:03:29.000 --> 00:03:33.000 Thanks to the Alumni Broad and thanks to Western Oregon University. 00:03:33.000 --> 00:03:39.000 upbeat music