2011 Miracle Yearbook

FACULTY/STAFF of the YEAR Greg Couser, Professor of New Testament and Greek, viewed his job as more thanjust a paycheck. Helooked at his encounters with others,including students at Cedarville, as an opportunity to advance the kingdom of God. And this outlook did not go unnoticed. Couser received the Faculty ofthe Year award March 29 at Faculty Recognition Chapel. He said his family and Bible Department Chair, Chris Miller, did a good job of surprising him and that he did not expect to receive the award. "It was a humbling and sweet surprise," he said. Couser certainly liked teaching college students. "I enjoy being able to teach the word of God to a group of people who are just at a crucial point in their lives," he said. "They are finding out what they really believe and how that affects their life." When Couser was not teaching, he could often be found investing in students' lives. "I have lots of students that come to my office to talk about all kinds of stuff," he said. Couser and his wife even counseled couples that were getting married. Kylee Husak,President ofStudent Academic Advisory Board,said,"Dr. Couser has a really good reputation at Cedarville." Kim Ahlgrim, Staff Member of the Year, earned her Bachelor's degree at National Louis University in education. She earned her Masters at Wright State University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and at Cedarville, she specialized in Presentations, Group Dynamics, and Student Success. She enjoyed caring for her family, reading, seeing the ocean, researching genealogies, studying history, and collecting antiques. She made an impact on several students' lives, dedicating her time and energy to helping students become the best they could be. Kim Ahlgrim impacted so many lives, and this award provided the Cedarville community the opportunity to thank her for her service. Kim Ahlgrim graciously accepts her award. Greg Couser gives the students some appreciative words. The honorees pose with their awards. 4224 "Everyday is a day to either give ground or take ground for the kingdom." (Greg Couser)