TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - During Florida State University's 2006 Homecoming celebration in November, William "Bill" Woodyard, associate professor in business law and real estate in the College of Business, was recognized for his exceptional service to FSU with the Ross Oglesby Award.

The Ross Oglesby Award originated in 1973 and each year goes to an FSU faculty member or staff member who has, for 10 years or more, exemplified the highest order of integrity, service and commitment to students and the university.

"Dr. Woodyard serves our university by teaching both in the College of Business and the College of Law," said Garnet and Gold Key Vice President Sarah Rodriquez. "He is an adviser to a number of organizations and that number grows every year, including the Business School Allocations Committee and Garnet and Gold Key. He brings an inspiring sense of dedication to each of these organizations and is always there to lend a helping hand or offer a token of wisdom. Dr. Woodyard is largely responsible for the cultivation and success of so many students on this campus in leadership, academics and personal growth."

Woodyard currently serves as adviser to Garnet and Gold Key, Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity and the FSU Real Estate Society. In 2005, he won the College of Business Service Award. Prior to joining the FSU faculty, he served for 10 years as general counsel to the Florida Department of Business Regulation.

Founded in 1950, the FSU College of Business is one of the youngest business schools and is recognized as one of the nation's 10 largest business schools. It is FSU's second largest college with an enrollment of more than 6,300 students, and boasts a distinguished faculty of 115, including a Francis Eppes professor, three university named professors, seven Eminent Scholars and 30 endowed professorships.

For more information about the College of Business, please go to www.cob.fsu.edu.