2010 Miracle Yearbook

C it4TAFF OF THE YEAR T wo exceptional men received two highly prized awards. The Student Academic Advisory Board presented Dr. Kevin Roper with Faculty ofthe Year Award and Mr. Mark Irving with Staff Member of the Year Award. Over the past 10 years, Dr. Roper has earned a reputation of being available to and supportive ofstudents. One of his students, Valerie Gingrich, reflected,"Dr. Roper challenged me mentally and taught me discipline. He gave me an appreciation for God's creativity as seen throughout mathematics' multiple dimensions." His peers respect him and consider him a man of great tact as he willingly expresses his opinions in groups even when different from the norm. His supervisor, Dr. Flentge, remarked,"Heshows excellence as a teacher, he is committed to the students and the university, engaged in every way,and has the broadest set of contacts with other faculty members on campus." Dr. Roper rounds out every aspect of life on Cedarville's campus as a professor. Mostly though he enjoys helping students master mathematical concepts in addition to spiritual disciplines via his integration and living example. He deserved this outstanding honor.