For guiding generations of students in economics into rewarding careers;

For fostering an appreciation for the value of a liberal education by encouraging students to think beyond their major and to pursue study abroad;

For success in building your students' confidence by virtue of your skills as a sympathetic listener and wise counselor;

For combining high expectations and rigorous standards in the classroom with tremendous pride in your students' achievements;

For serving as a model of what it means to be a good college citizen;

And for exuding a philosophy that celebrates life, especially the life of a college professor, and deep affection for this campus community,

Eckerd College Presents The John Satterfield Outstanding Mentor Award to Tom Oberhofer, Professor of Economics.