Professor Recognized for Leadership

President Barbara Dixon (third from left) presents David Gruber (fourth from left) with the Missouri Conference’s plaque, which commemorates the naming of this award in his honor. Judi Misale (left), David Robinson (second from left), Martha Bartter (second from right) and Marc Becker (right), also attend the presentation.

University professors from across the state recognized the initiative of David Gruber, professor of philosophy, earlier this month. The Missouri Conference of the Association of University Professors (AAUP) established the David F. Gruber Leadership Development Award at its statewide meeting, March 5, in Columbia, Mo.

Gruber has served as an officer of the AAUP since 1993 and a member of the National Council of AAUP since 1996.

The award in his name will provide monetary support to AAUP members who attend training seminars and regional or national meetings of AAUP.