Recognition and Honors
Gannon University Certificate of Recognition, Research and Scholarship, 5th annual faculty recognition reception. “You are commended for your demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of research and scholarship excellence in your academic discipline”, 2006
Service Award, for grateful recognition of your 40 years of dedication, loyalty and commitment to the University
Gannon University Certificate of Recognition for Research and Scholarship, 7th annual faculty recognition reception. “You are commended for your demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of research and scholarship excellence in your academic discipline”, 2006
Advanced Placement Consultant Training Program, Chadds Ford, PA, received instruction in topics related to teaching a session at a College Board Advanced Placement Conference for Economics.
Document of Certification as an active member of the Academic Advisory Board for annual editions: economics May, 2009
The National Council on Economic Education in recognition of his outstanding 30 years service.
Excellence in Teaching at Gannon University -
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning – Workshop Week for the Pioneers with presentations by various faculty plus exercise on setting courses. Supported by the Chairman of the Dahlkemper School of Business and the Dean of the College of Humanities, Business and Education May, 2007
Faculty Research Grant from Gannon College Faculty Senate, December, 1969. “The Entry and participation of Country Member Banks in the Federal Funds Market”
Research Grant from Foundation for Economic Education to study the operations of Jones Motor Company, Spring City, Pa. under the “Business-college Exchange Program.” Summer, 1970
Summer Fellowship sponsored by General Electric Foundation at University of Chicago for month long study “Recent Developments in Applied Economics” Summer, 1970
Top National Faculty Advisor Award for Pi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity, Chicago, April, 1970
“Honorary Member” Sales and Marketing Executives club of Erie.
Secured the sponsorship of Morgan Stanley to cover the fees for the Stock Market Game simulation to undergraduate students. Numerous years.
Sponsorship of Country Fair Stores for some of the grades 4-12 Stock Market Game Teams, 2
Leavey Award for Excellence in Economic Education. Freedoms Foundation. Valley Forge, PA.
Awarded at the Beverly Hills Hilton, Los Angeles, CA. Awarded the $7500 prize for “ Partners in Private
Enterprise” an economic awareness program for employees of local companies including General Electric, Hammermill Paper Company and the Lord Corporation. The course explored economic issues from the perspective of the individual through guest speakers, relevant films and reference materials. The central theme was to illustrate how issues such as the economy government, inflation, productivity, and capital formation affects the individual in his or her individual life. Spring, 1984.
Certificate of Recognition from City of Erie City Council. “Sincere Thanks to Professor Charles Bennett
and Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society in Economics for their presentation
regarding the feasibility of installing water meters in the City of Erie. The City Council is extremely
grateful for the time and effort which was demonstrated in this worthwhile project. 1980.
BP Award for Meritorious Support of Private Enterprise. Students in Free Enterprise. Sponsored by
Boron-BP.
Who’s Who in the East. Achievements in Economic Education. 1991 to 1996 Editions. Marquis Publishers.
Who’s Who in American Education. Achievements in Economic Education. 1991 to 1996 Editions. Marquis Publishers.
Who’s Who in America Achievements in Economic and Financial Education 53rd through 59th Editions 2005.
“Inclusion is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in
their own fields of endeavor and who have, thereby, contributed significantly to the betterment
Of contemporary society.” Marquis Publishers.
Who’s Who In America. Achievements in Economics and Financial Education. 58th Edition. 2004.
“Inclusion is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their own
fields of endeavor and who have, thereby, contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary
society.” Marquis Publishers.
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering. Eighth Edition. “Inclusion is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated Achievements in their own fields of endeavor and who have, thereby, contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society,” 2005 Edition. Marquis Publishers.
Citation of Recognition from American Business Women’s Association. Erie PA, Fall, 1986.
Who’s Who in Finance and Business. 33rd Edition. “Selected as our country’s most accomplished men and
Women at the helm of world commerce and those supporting industry from all areas of Expertise.
2003-2004 Edition. Marquis Publishers. Also selected for inclusion in the 34th Edition. 2004-2005 Edition.
Who’s Who in Finance and Business 34th and following editions. Through current editions. “Selected as our county’s most accomplished men and woman at the helm of world commerce and those supporting industry from all areas of expertise.
Who’s Who in the World. 21st Edition. Through current editions “Select Group of men and women from all significant fields of
Endeavor—from business and government, to healthcare and science, to arts and entertainment.
Men of Achievement. Sixteenth Edition, 1993. Achievements in Economic Education. International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England.
Fellowship in Business. College-Business Exchange Program. Jones Motor Company Fellow. Spring City, PA. Sponsored by the Foundation for Economic Education. Irvington-on-Hudson, NY. 1970. Was selected by the President of this trucking company to examine the operations of a common carrier and to take this information back to the classroom for my students as practical knowledge that could be used in Economics.
Award from Commodore Business Machines of Computer Hardware and Software. $5000 value. Project
For “Improving Economic Reasoning (K-12) through the Use of the Computer.” Six Hundred schools and other submitted proposals from which 82 were selected. “We are very excited about your project. It is efforts as yours which will enable computer technology to continue to play a creative and productive role in education. 1984.
Received certificate of recognition for Research and Scholarship from Gannon University’s Fifth Annual Faculty Recognition Reception. November 2006
Received Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Faculty Development Grant. November 2006
Certificate of Recognition from Commodore Corporation “For Involvement in and Support of the Commodore Education Resource Center Program and for Fostering Excellence in Education through Technology. 1984.
Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Teaching. National Awards Program for the Teaching of Economics. Sponsored by the Joint Council on Economic Education and International Paper Company Foundation.
Certificate of Recognition. Joint Council on Economic Education.
Selected by Pennsylvania Department of Education for Task Force on Outcomes-Based Education for New Curriculum Regulations in Citizenship.
Selected by the Presto Foundation and Dr. Milton Friedman to receive the “Free To Choose” film and video series.
Developmental Economic Education Award (DEEP) Commitment to Excellence in Economic Education. Sponsored by the Joint Council on Economic Education.
Dictionary of International Biography. Twenty-Third Edition. 1993. Achievements in Economic Education. International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.
Awarded Grants from Provost, Dean and Faculty Development Committee of Gannon University for Professional Development Activities.
Apple Polisher Award from Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity. “For professional conduct in the classroom, for a wonderful sense of humor and for serving as the Faculty advisor." Spring, 2001.
Grant from the International Paper Company and Pennsylvania Partnership on Economic Education for an Act 48 in-service workshop for “International Economics.” Spring, 2001.
Grant from the Nasdaq Foundation and the National Council on Economic Education for a workshop for educators on the “Nasdaq National Awards Program.” Spring, 2001.
Grant from the Bank of America Foundation, the National Council on Economic Education in cooperation with the Newspaper in Education program of the Times Publishing Company for an Act 48 workshop on “Financial Fitness for Life-Grades 3-5 and 6-8.” Fall, 2001.
Computer Intensive Course Design Award from the Business Technology Scholars Program of Gannon University. “For his dedication to instructional innovation and professional development reflected in his course design and in the instructional materials he has developed.” Spring, 2002.
Student from my Principles of Macroeconomics course in the Business Technology Program selected for a scholarship from Harcourt College Publishers/South Western Thomson Learning for an essay on “Economics in a Time of Crisis.” Selected by the textbook author, Greg Mankiw.
“Twenty Year and Counting” Recognition at the Annual Conference of the National Association on Economic Educators. Chicago, IL. Fall, 2001
Award from the Times Publishing Company and the Newspaper in Education Program for “Recognition of Your Ten Year Partnership with the Erie Times News for the Stock Market Game. June, 2002.
Certificate of Recognition Award from the National Association of Economic Educators and the National Council on Economic Education for “Twenty-Five Years of Service in Economic Education.” Fall, 2002.
World Time Clock Award from the National Association of Economic Educators and the National Council on Economic Education. Presented by EconomicsPennsylvania. “In appreciation for 25 GREAT years of Economic Education.” Also inscribed with the words of Hesiod-the Greek poet-“If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon that little will become great.” Presented at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Fall, 2002.
Citation from the County of Erie, Pennsylvania. “WHEREAS professor Bennett has received numerous awards and recognitions honoring his ability to bringing economic and financial education programs to thousands of teachers and educators for over 25 years and now. THEREFORE, I, Rick Schenker, County Executive, on behalf of the residents of Erie County and beyond, do hereby recognize,honor, and thank Professor Charles Bennett on his dedication to his profession, his students and his community”. Rich Schenker, County Executive, Erie, Pennslvania. May 15th, 2003
One of 95 persons nationwide nominated to the Fiscal Policy Forum, Washington, D.C.
Designated “Favorite Professor at Gannon” by Alumna Nora L. Drexler in Leadership Focus. “Charles Bennett got me involved in Economic Education.” Gannon University Magazine. Vol 16, No 2. Spring 2003. Page 23.
Recognition Luncheon. “25 Years of Service in the Center for Economic Education.” Sponsored by the Dalhkemper School of Business Administration. February 19, 2003.
Second Annual Faculty Recognition Reception. “The Gannon University Certificate of Recognition for Research and Scholarship is presented to Professor Charles A. Bennett at the Second Annual Faculty Recognition Reception.” “You are commended for your demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of research and scholarship excellence in your academic discipline.” November 22, 2003.
Third Annual Faculty Recognition Reception. “The Gannon University Certificate of Recognition for Research and Scholarship is presented to Professor Charles A. Bennett at the Third Annual Faculty Recognition Reception. “You are commended for your demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of research and scholarship excellence in your academic discipline.” November, 2004.
Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Charles Bennett “In recognition of an outstanding recommendation from the students you have been awarded the SGA Teacher of the Month for October 2003. “Professor Bennett provides a positive and dynamic environment. He is easily accessible to his students outside of the classroom and is willing to offer recommendations for scholarships and job offers. He also provides real-life simulations (ex: Stock Market game) to give his students lessons of finance in action. His class is enjoyable and he is a great addition to the Gannon community.” “Mr. Bennett is a very devoted teacher that would do anything to help a student achieve their full potential. He utilizes many different learning styles and attempts to actively involve the class in their studies. Mr. Bennett truly enjoys teaching various business classes and a diverse range of students. He is a real life example of Gannon’s ideals.” October, 2003.
2006 Gannon Unversity Gold Award. The Gold Award is designed to recognize members of the Gannon community who support, in their own way, the strategic plan goal of giving “appropriate academic and personal attention to both undergraduate and graduate students.” The Gold Award is a new award initiated by the Retention Committee. The Gold Award is a truly special recognition since the nominations come from colleagues. Gannon University community Meeting, May 15, 2006.
Honored for involvement and coordination of the Stock Market Game simulation program. Those who spoke for him include Bonnie Faulkner, advisor to the elementary winning team, Verel Salmon, superintendent of the Millcreek Township School District and Tom Matusiak, retired Erie teacher.
Honored by Economics Pennsylvania with “Director of the Year.” August 2003
Awarded Faculty Development Grant for Economic Education from Gannon University to participate in the American Economic Association meetings In San Francisco.