Dr. Monty Lynn was honored at a national conference in Florida last month for his work in integrating personal faith and business.
Lynn, associate dean of the College of Business Administration and professor of management sciences, received the Johnson Award from the Christian Business Faculty Administration.
The award, given only once each year, generally goes to a member of CBFA, a nationwide organization with more than 400 members.
“It’s very humbling to receive it, and in large part it’s because so many folks have been helpful research partners,” Lynn said. “This is an award shared with many – colleagues at COBA and in other institutions.”
Lynn said he was humbled by the recognition and attributed his ability to conduct scholarly works to the university’s encouragement of research.
“Many years ago, COBA faculty were enabled to have a one-course reduction in their teaching load to do research,” Lynn said. “Now, campus-wide, thanks to academic leadership, research is a component in tenure for all. COBA in particular has been supportive of research as long as I’ve been here.”
Lynn said faculty research is good for the university and its students.
“Not every research project makes it to the classroom directly,” Lynn said. “Engaging research keeps faculty on the leading edge of their field so you are developing as a professional and contributing to the body of knowledge in your discipline. These things keep us sharp and prepared to be better teachers.”
Jozell Brister, associate professor of economics, partnered with Lynn in research projects this year. She said Lynn is a renowned researcher with unique ideas and deserved the award.
“He is a top researcher,” Brister said. “He is published in lots of different areas and journals. His published list goes on for pages. He’s very meticulous and an original thinker, the quality of his writing is superb. It’s amazing what he can do.”
Brister said Lynn possesses skills that make him an excellent educator and a superb researcher.
“He is highly respected in COBA,” Brister said. “He is self-effacing, never accepts the limelight and you’d never know all the things he’s done. He’s a genuinely humble man. You don’t find people any finer that Monty Lynn.”
