Cooper wins Women’s Issues Outstanding Achievement Award
A. Sue Weisler
Mary-Beth Cooper
Mary-Beth Cooper, vice president for student affairs, recently received the Women’s Issue Outstanding Achievement Award at the annual conference of the Northeast Association of College and University Housing Officers.
This honor is given annually to an individual from an institution affiliated with the association who is also a mentor and role model and has assisted in the development of new female professionals. Award winners have made significant contributions to the field and/or institution, as well as contributed to the research or distribution of information related to the preservation of women’s voice, gender issues and/or issues impacting women.
Cooper is known among her peers for her professionalism, dedication to research about men and women in her field, and a willingness to share through presentations and mentor relationships.
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