June 23, 2008

Left to Right: Cindy H. Nakatsu , Interim Dean of the Graduate School

Winners:

Professor Howard Mancing, acting Head of Foreign Languages and Literatures, accepting for ‎Carla Castaño, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures‎
Courtney Taylor, Department of Mathematics
Matthew A. Verleger, Department of Engineering Education
Aliya M. Rahman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Winners of the 2008 Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Awards were honored at the banquet for the Celebration of Graduate Student Teaching, held on April 17, 2008. Each winner received a plaque and a $500 monetary award.

This is a competitive award made by the Graduate School , in collaboration with the Committee for the Education of Teaching Assistants (CETA) and the Office of the Provost, which recognizes graduate students who exemplify excellence in the University's learning mission. It is the highest award presented by the University, in recognition of graduate student teachers. Winners are determined by nomination and a competitive process, with the final selection determined by a joint Graduate School and CETA committee. When deciding the winners, a number of diverse criteria are considered, including accomplishments in discovery and engagement, awards and honors, and publications. In addition, each applicant is required to elaborate on his or her teaching philosophy and teaching experiences, course responsibilities, instructional materials developed, and educational and teaching workshop participation. Students selected for this award must have demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.