University of New England

Theodore DiPadova recipient of UNE's Kenneally Cup for Distinguished Academic Service
                        
BIDDEFORD, Maine - The University of New England's College of Arts and Sciences recently awarded the 2008 Raymond Kenneally Cup for Distinguished Academic Service to Theodore (Ted) DiPadova, Ph.D. The prestigious Kenneally Cup recognizes the accomplishments of either a faculty or staff member who has given extraordinary service to undergraduates at the University of New England.   
                               
A quiet leader, DiPadova is dedicated to undergraduate education and to helping students find their niche in the academic world. He currently advises undeclared students and helps them navigate college life and have a positive first-year experience.  For the past six years, he has been a valued member of the University as associate professor in the History Department.  
 
DiPadova was dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) from 1993 to 1998, when he implemented a new core curriculum, led long-range planning for program development and enrollment growth, and chaired the institutional self-study for an accreditation review in 1997. During the merger of Westbrook College and the University of New England, he brought the liberal arts faculty from both schools to consensus, a task he accomplished in a spirit of openness, respect and collaboration.  His leadership was silent, selfless and exemplary.  From 1998 to 2001, DiPadova served as interim vice president for academic affairs.
 
Most recently, he chaired the search committee for dean of CAS, clearly dedicated to finding the best possible leader for the CAS and for the future.  
 
The Raymond Kenneally Cup for Distinguished Academic Service
 
The award is named in honor of a long-time, friend, mentor and member of the university community - Raymond Kenneally, Ph.D.  The College of Arts and Sciences honors his legacy of selfless service to others with this award.
 
During a notable and distinguished 26-year career at UNE and the former St. Francis College, Kenneally served as a faculty member in the Department of Education, assistant dean, associate dean, and on numerous occasions, as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.  Kenneally retired in 1992 and passed away in 2003. 
 
(Press release issued Dec. 18, 2007)