Six Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University educators were honored for their achievements in the classroom during the 22nd annual Celebrating College Teaching Conference on Oct. 23.
Three faculty members received the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Alumni Association's Distinguished Teaching Award for demonstrating extraordinary teaching in the classroom and a commitment to impacting the lives of students. The Distinguished Teaching Award is the most prestigious award that Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State accords to full-time, tenure-track faculty members.
Three faculty members also received the Outstanding Teaching Award, sponsored by the University Teaching Council, which honors full-time, nontenure track and part-time faculty who consistently demonstrate extraordinary skill in classroom teaching.
Recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Award are:
Maureen Blankemeyer, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus
David Hacker, Department of Geology, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Trumbull
Mark Kershner, Department of Biological Sciences, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus
Recipients of the Outstanding Teaching Award are:
Mary Bacha, College of Nursing, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus
Jill Lahrmer, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus
Matthew Shank, Department of English, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus
More information about each recipient will be featured in upcoming issues of e-Inside.