Hoffman Award
John L. Hoffman, CSUF chair and associate professor of educational leadership, right, is congratulated by mentor Tony Ross, interim president of Metropolitan Community College, Penn Valley campus, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the NASPA "Pillars of the Profession" awards ceremony. Photo by Ed Salas

John L. Hoffman, chair and associate professor of educational leadership, has been recognized with a “Pillars of the Profession” award from NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, a national association for student affairs professionals. He was honored at the 2017 NASPA annual conference March 11-15 in San Antonio, Texas.

Hoffman, who directs the University’s doctor of education in educational leadership program, has been a member of NASPA for over 20 years. He has served on a variety of committees, in leadership roles for graduate students and professionals and on a joint task force to review professional competency areas for student affairs educators. He also is an incoming member of NASPA’s board of directors and will serve a two-year appointment as professional standards director.

The Pillars award is designed to honor individuals who have sustained professional distinction; served in NASPA leadership roles; and are recognized by colleagues, students and others for their extraordinary service, and contributions to higher education.