Kirsten Abel

Faculty Recognition Director
1550 Beardshear
515-294-1498
kabel@iastate.edu

Kirsten Abel works to support the University’s goal to garner more awards and recognition for faculty achievements. Kirsten applies a multi-faceted approach to increasing faculty recognition by offering a program of training and resources to help leaders, individuals, and committees leverage available opportunities and create a culture of recognition across campus. She provides beginning-to-end support for the process, from identifying opportunities and coordinating nominations to promoting faculty achievements. Kirsten has worked in higher education since 2012 and has a background in research development and finance.

Contact for questions about:

• Identifying eligible opportunities
• Nomination assistance for honorific opportunities
• Consultation and strategic planning for award committees
• Benchmarking and institutional data for awards
• Promotion of faculty accomplishments
• Academic Analytics Database