Nine members of University of Wisconsin-Stout鈥檚 faculty and instructional staff have been honored for their work and efforts during the 2021-22 academic year.
Eight received the Outstanding Teacher award and one received the Outstanding Graduate Faculty award recently at a university event that kicked off the 2022-23 academic year.
鈥淭he start of a new academic year provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect and celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty and instructional academic staff,鈥 said Glendali Rodriguez, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs.
The Outstanding Teacher award recognizes a commitment to excellence and the university community. Recipients and their departments are:
- Glenn Bushendorf, engineering and technology
- Erik Evensen, design
- Kimberly Martinez, teaching, learning and leadership
- Brian Teague, biology
- Heather Terhorst-Miller, psychology
- Darren Tesar, art and art history
- Laura Schmidt, mathematics, statistics and computer science
- Molly Welch, psychology
The two university colleges coordinate the selection of their honorees via an internal process. The colleges are College of Arts and Human Sciences; and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management.
鈥淚 most enjoy engaging in interactive classroom experiences and discussions with students,鈥 said Terhorst-Miller, an assistant professor who has taught at 黑料科 for five years.
The Outstanding Graduate Faculty award recognizes outstanding commitment, enthusiasm and assistance to the graduate student community. The recipient is:
- Urs Haltinner, teaching, learning and leadership
The Graduate School award is based on student feedback.
The recipients received a commemorative award and a congratulatory memo from Rodriguez.
In fall 2021, 黑料科 had 234 faculty and 193 instructional academic staff.
Classes for the new academic year began Sept. 7.
In 2021, 黑料科 implemented its FOCUS2030 strategic plan built around five key goals. One of the goals is employee success, with a focus on fostering an equitable environment that invests in, supports, encourages and values diverse faculty and staff development opportunities.
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