Previous Recipients
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Our congratulations and best wishes to the previous recipients of the
"International Education Award"
from the Philosophy Faculty
of St. Philip's College

Fall 2024 International Education Award
presented to
Meredith Bess 

​This year’s recipient is Meredith Bess, who has made a deep and significant contribution to the international students here at St. Philip's College, and in turn the San Antonio community,
​Meredith is the head of the International Student Services Office at St. Philip's College, where she is the Primary Designated School Officier responsible for students' F-1 visas.
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Meredith Bess is the head of the International Student Services Office at St. Philip's College.

Spring 2024 International Education Award
presented to
Andra and "JC" Clapsaddle 

This year’s recipients are Andra and "JC" Clapsaddle, who have made a deep and significant contribution to the San Antonio community, the Alamo Colleges, and to the international education of our students and faculty here at St. Philip's College. They are active volunteers across a wide range of community organizations and activities, from the Rotary Club of San Antonio to direct relief efforts in Ukraine. 
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Andra and "JC" Clapsaddle

Fall 2023 International Education Award
presented to
Sherrie Radicke

This year’s recipient is Sherrie Radicke, the Coordinator of International Programs for the Alamo Colleges District. She is a compassionate higher education professional with an unwavering work ethic and passion for elevating others to their full potential. Innovative and critical thinker who strongly values and supports educational equity, diversity and inclusion for all individuals. She possesses a deep interest and passion for global awareness and consciousness, and she is an international educator who is deeply interested in advancing academia and scholarly research. 
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Sherrie Radicke, the Coordinator of International Programs

Spring 2023 International Education Award
presented to
The San Antonio Peace Center
​at Northwest Vista College

Over the last 30 years, the San Antonio Peace Center has been at the forefront of peace and compassion advocacy and activism.  The volunteers have been at the center of protests, marches, demonstrations, seminars, workshops, and direct service actions with a wide range of community partners.
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The 2023 International Education Award was presented to the San Antonio Peace Center at Northwest Vista College

Fall 2022 International Education Award
presented to
Randall Dawson

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​At commencement each year, the Philosophy Faculty at St. Philip’s College bestows an award on a member of our community for their work supporting international education or service.

This year’s recipient is Randall Dawson, the Vice President for Academic Success at St. Philip's College.

​Mr. Dawson regularly represent St. Philip's College at community events, and has been recognized for his outreach efforts to build collaborations with Community organizations local government and other colleges and universities.
 
Most importantly Mr. Dawson is passionate about student success. He values integrity, innovation, and student-centered learning.

In his role as the Chief Academic Officer, he provides stewardship for all faculty in the areas of instruction and curriculum and reports directly to the President of the College.​

Spring 2022 International Education Award
presented to
Alejandra Bueno, LL.M.

At commencement each year, the Philosophy Faculty at St. Philip’s College bestows an award on a member of our community for their work supporting international education or service.

The recipient of the Spring 2022 award is Alejandra Bueno, the Executive Director for International Programs at the Alamo Colleges District. Alejandra has led the Office of International Programs since 2019.  She is responsible for a wide range of programs and events that serve to internationalize the curriculum of the five colleges and provide global learning opportunities for all of our students, both within the United States and abroad.

Alejandra is licensed to practice law in Mexico and in the US (by the State of New York). She was a member of Leadership San Antonio XXXV, and is the Former Chair of the Energy Committee at the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos.
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Fall 2021 International Education Award
presented to
Irene W. Young
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The Philosophy Faculty at St. Philip’s College bestows an award on a member of our community for their work supporting international education or service. The Fall 2021 recipient was Irene W. Young, an Assistant Professor of psychology at St. Philip's College and during the academic year 2021-2022 she is an International Faculty Fellow for Curriculum Internationalization for the Alamo Colleges District. 

In 2020, she was selected as the recipient of the ​Alamo Colleges District award for Oustanding Efforts on International Education
for her "dedicated efforts toward global learning engagements."
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During the academic year 2018-2019, Irene was a Faculty Fellow in the Education Partnership for Internationalizing Curriculum (EPIC) in the Division of Global Studies at Stanford University.

Spring 2021 International Education Award
presented to
Solomon Nfor, Ph.D.
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The Philosophy Faculty at St. Philip’s College bestows an award on a member of our community for their work supporting international education or service. The Spring 2021 recipient was Solomon Nfor, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology at St. Philip's College (details here).

He is the Founder and Project Coordinator of "Jessica’s Project" in San Antonio, Texas, and the nonprofit organization "Past Present Future Africans Foundation" which provides development support to Cameroon.

2020 International Education Award
presented to
Dorothy Wilson

Every year, the Philosophy Faculty at St. Philip’s College bestows an award on a member of our community for their work supporting international education.  With this in mind, I asked Jan Olsen of the Interfaith Welcome Coalition of San Antonio to describe the work Dorothy Wilson did as part of the “Bus Station Team” that helps welcome and orient migrant families arriving into the United States:
 

“Dot became a frequent and welcome volunteer at the bus station. She didn’t speak Spanish but a much more universal language….compassion. 
 
She spent her time at the bus station sitting on the floor and playing with the children. Sometimes she would draw the little ones in a circle and read books to them which meant showing them the pictures and acting out the stories. She would play ball with the older kids. Sometimes she would just sit with the adults. 
 
Of course, she always helped us with the tasks…handing out backpacks and travel lunches but her most important contribution was her presence which communicated an authentic kindness and caring.
 
Dot’s presence was both comforting and fun for the kids and the rest of the volunteers.” 
 
The Philosophy Faculty values these volunteer efforts to aid vulnerable migrant families released from nearby detention centers and dropped off at the downtown San Antonio Greyhound bus station. 

Thus, for her work as an international volunteer with the Interfaith Welcome Coalition of San Antonio, Dorothy Wilson is hereby named the recipient of this year’s “International Education Award” from the Philosophy Faculty at St. Philip’s College.

2019 International Education Award
presented to
Matthew Grant Fuller

● Academic presentations at the Conference of International Studies Association, in Thessaloniki, Greece (2016), and in Quito, Ecuador (2018)
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● Study and service abroad trips to Ireland & the United Kingdom (2015); England & France (2016); Spain, Italy, and the Dominican Republic (2017); Costa Rica and Peru (2018); and Greece (2019).

2018 International Education Award
presented to
Jason Fabianke

● Faculty Advisor to the St. Philip's College
​International Student Organization
​● Faculty Member of the St. Philip's College International Education Committee that sponsors the program for International Education Week