Awards of Distinction

Dr. Vicky Klima's 22-year career at App State began in 2003, when she joined the faculty in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Klima is a professor in the department and serves as associate vice provost of the Honors College, which she led in an interim capacity for nearly two years, beginning in 2023. She has served as an academic mentor to Honors College students (2019–2023) and director of the Department of Mathematical Sciences' honors program (2004–2017).

One nominator — a student in Klima's most recent honors first-year seminar — said, "Whether it was academic guidance, encouragement during difficult times or simply being a reassuring presence, she always made herself available to support her students."

Another nominator, one of Klima's Honors College colleagues, shared, "Through empathetic leadership, mentorship and a profound level of dedication, she exemplifies what it means to be an advocate for first-year students."

Klima has previously been recognized for her dedication to teaching and mentoring with the 2022 Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Section Distinguished Teaching Award and the 2021 Undergraduate Council Excellence in Academic Advising Faculty Advising Award. She holds doctoral and master's degrees in mathematics from North Carolina State University, as well as bachelor's degrees in mathematics and business administration from Erskine College.