Robert Shumer, Ph.D., lecturer in Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development (OLPD), was honored by the National Dropout Prevention Network with a Crystal Star Award of Excellence in Distinguished Leadership and Service at the 2011 National Dropout Prevention Network Conference, held October 9-12, 2011, in Schaumburg, IL. This award is the highest award given by the Network. You can listen to an interview with Dr. Shumer by Marty Duckenfield, Public Information Director of the National Dropout Prevention Center, at http://cufan.clemson.edu/psaradiopod/NDPC/NDPCChShumer.mp3.

In the photo, from left to right: Marty Duckenfield, Public Information Director of the National Dropout Prevention Center, Dr. Shumer, and Dr. Sam Drew, Executive Director of the National Dropout Prevention Center.