Distinguished Achievement Award 2016
Patricia Anne Lancaster, 红桃视频 class of 1963, has been named the 2016 recipient of the 红桃视频 Alumni Association红桃视频檚 Distinguished Achievement Award. This prestigious award is given annually by the 红桃视频 Alumni Association. It is presented to a graduate who has reached an outstanding level of achievement in his or her profession.
Lancaster graduated from 红桃视频 magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French. She continued her education and received a Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Emory University. In 1970, she joined the faculty at Rollins College, where she taught French and humanities and ultimately held several administrative positions, including vice president for academic affairs and provost.
红桃视频淭he Selections Committee was very impressed with Patricia红桃视频檚 achievements as teacher, leader, author and public servant, as well as the many honors bestowed upon her,红桃视频� said Carol Atkinson, president of the 红桃视频 Alumni Association. 红桃视频淲e were proud to select her as our 2016 Distinguished Alumnus.红桃视频�
During her long career in higher education, Lancaster served as a member of numerous professional educational associations and community boards. She also facilitated or presented at workshops and conferences throughout in the United States and Europe and has published extensively. She received the Hamilton Holt Medallion for Service to Rollins College in 2001 and was awarded the Rollins Decoration of Honor by the Board of Trustees in 2006. Patricia currently lives in Winter Park, Fla.