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College of Arts and Sciences Recognizes Faculty and Staff Excellence

05/22/2023

Each spring semester, the College of Arts and Sciences recognizes the outstanding teaching and mentoring contributions of faculty, and the dedication and hard work of  staff.

Three undergraduate teaching awards are made (one each in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences), as well as a single award for graduate teaching and one for adjunct teaching. Awards for excellence in mentoring are made to faculty, one at the undergraduate level and one graduate award. A final award is made to a staff member in the College who exemplifies the mission of the university. 

From left are Elena Bray Speth, Ph.D.; Wendy Teal; Jon Garrett; Jeffrey D. Gfeller, Ph.D.; Annie Smart, Ph.D.; Harold Braswell, Ph.D.;  Jenni Semsar; Kristin Kiddoo, Ph.D.; and Sam Zeno Conedera, Ph.D., S.J. Photo submitted.

From left are Elena Bray Speth, Ph.D.; Wendy Teal; Jon Garrett; Jeffrey D. Gfeller, Ph.D.; Annie Smart, Ph.D.; Harold Braswell, Ph.D.;  Jenni Semsar; Kristin Kiddoo, Ph.D.; and Sam Zeno Conedera, Ph.D., S.J. Photo submitted.

This year's winners were: 

For the awards, teachers are recognized for their ability to demonstrate knowledge of course content, displaying a passion for the ideas being taught, being clear with students, showing the ability to inspire students and other factors. Mentors are cited for their availability, expertise, guidance offered and more. 

The staff excellence award honors those who show superior judgment and decision making among other skills. 

All winners are nominated by undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty members. The winners are chosen by a selection committee. 

The winners were notified this winter and recognized at a ceremony in early May.