Education Associate Professor and Athletics Faculty Representative Stacy Martin officially received the Division I National FARA Newcomer of the Year honor, Monday night. The honor is awarded by the Faculty Representative Association’s (FARA) awards committee.
“This recognition is connected to the support and opportunities I have received from President Edward Serna, the Athletics Department, my academic colleagues, and our student-athletes. I am very appreciative of the award, but I also see it as a reflection of the work we are doing collectively at Winthrop.”
All three NCAA Divisions are represented by FARA who presents the award each year to the member whose hard work, leadership and service extend beyond their institution. It recognizes a representative within the first three years of service who has demonstrated meaningful engagement, leadership and impact in the FAR role.
“Dr. Martin’s selection as the Division I National FARA Newcomer of the Year is a well-deserved recognition of the immediate impact she has made on our student-athletes,” said Winthrop Athletic Director Chuck Rey. “Through her leadership in securing the NCAA Accelerating Academic Success Program grant that brought $100,000 in academic support funding to Winthrop, her proactive work in promoting student-athlete safety through gambling awareness and social media education, and the countless hours she has invested in supporting our students-athletes, Stacy has elevated the student-athlete experience in a remarkably short period of time.”
Martin, who is an associate professor in the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, joined the Winthrop faculty in 2015 and has been an active leader in the Middle Level Education Program.
“Stacy’s commitment to academic success, student well-being, and the overall development of our student-athletes exemplifies the vital role of a Faculty Athletics Representative,” Rey added. “We are incredibly proud of this national recognition and grateful for the leadership, passion, and care she brings to Winthrop Athletics every day.”
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