Springfield – Springfield Technical Community College honored John Wakelin, professor of Digital Media Production and chairperson of the Technical Arts and Design Department, as an outstanding faculty member who demonstrates his commitment to student success inside and outside the classroom.
A Westfield resident, Wakelin was named the 2025 Joseph J. Deliso, Sr. Endowed Chair during STCC’s Faculty and Staff Professional Day on Aug. 28, 2025.
The endowed chair recognizes excellence in teaching and a commitment to the college’s mission. The award was established in 1993 by the Deliso family to honor the late Joseph J. Deliso, Sr., an industrialist and the first chairman of the STCC Board of Trustees.
Each year, faculty are nominated by their colleagues and invited to apply. Honorees are ultimately selected by the STCC Foundation Executive Committee. The honor comes with a $1,500 award for professional development and an additional $1,500 for the recipient’s department to carry out a project that benefits students.
The Joseph J. Deliso, Sr. Endowed Chair is one of STCC’s highest faculty honors. In addition to supporting professional growth, the award represents an investment from the STCC Foundation in faculty excellence and highlights the important role professors play in student transformation and community partnerships.
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