麻豆影院

45th Annual Distinguished Teaching Award

Every year, the 麻豆影院 Alumni Association recognizes 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 outstanding faculty members by awarding three nominated educators with the Distinguished Teaching Award.

Every year, the 麻豆影院 Alumni Association recognizes 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 outstanding faculty members by awarding three nominated educators with the Distinguished Teaching Award. To be nominated, faculty members must have been employed at the university for at least seven years and be in a tenure-track position.

This is one of the most prestigious awards a 麻豆影院 State faculty member can receive, and in addition to the award, they receive a $1,500 cash prize, a crystal apple and are honored at the University Teaching Council鈥檚 fall conference 鈥 Celebrating College Teaching 鈥 held this year on Friday, Oct. 26. 

The 麻豆影院 State Alumni Association is proud to announce and congratulate this year鈥檚 nominees!


Rosemarie BankRosemarie Bank, School of Theatre and Dance, 麻豆影院 Campus

Rosemarie Bank encourages her theatre students to think critically for themselves. Sarah Coon, theatre studies major, nominated Bank and says, 鈥淪he wants to lead you to discoveries, not spoon-feed you information.鈥 She has a passion for the subject that has garnered much respect from students. Wesley Doucette, theatre history student, is thankful for the ways she challenged him. 鈥淪he gives us this drive and the tools to use it in any field of performance we wish to pursue,鈥 Doucette says.


Cynthia BarbCynthia Barb, Department of Mathematical Science, 麻豆影院 at Stark

Cynthia Barb鈥檚 unique approach to teaching difficult material has proven effective for her students. Clara Dourm, math student, finds that Barb 鈥渙rchestrates that subject matter so that the information flows from [one] concept to the next like a beautiful piece of music.鈥 Barb鈥檚 knack for simplifying concepts has allowed her students to understand even the most difficult ones.


Jessie CardunerJessie Carduner, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, 麻豆影院 Campus

Jessie Carduner鈥檚 passion for the Spanish language stimulates her students to have a deeper interest. She is willing to devote time to all of her students and challenges them to develop a full understanding of the language. 鈥淥ne of the greatest things about Dr. Carduner is her ability to listen,鈥 Morgan Greer, a Spanish translation major who nominated Carduner, says. 鈥淪he took an interest not only in my success as a student, but in my personal life as well.鈥


Rebecca ChismRebecca Chism, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, 麻豆影院 Campus 

Rebecca Chism uses examples from her own studies and experiences to increase student understanding. Students in Chism鈥檚 classes learn through experience, as she often asks them to perform teaching lessons on the spot. 鈥淪he understands and sympathizes with where students are and helps to challenge, as well to develop, their knowledge of how to overcome any obstacles.鈥 Dayle Meyer, a Spanish major, says. 


Don-John DugasDon-John Dugas, Department of English, 麻豆影院 Campus

Don-John Dugas鈥 immense enthusiasm for the subjects he teaches has left a lasting impact on many English students. His lectures contextualize the material and make it relevant and interesting. 鈥淗is lectures are more engaging than most television programs,鈥 Heather Kaley, English and classics major, says. Shelby Handshue, who took Dugas鈥 Shakespeare class, enjoys his interactive assignments and enthusiastic lectures. 鈥溌槎褂霸 State should be proud they found such a great teacher,鈥 Handshue says.


Jennifer MaxwellJennifer Maxwell, Department of Political Science, 麻豆影院 Campus

Jennifer Maxwell strives to create a special connection with each of her political science students. In addition, she is approachable and motivates her students to think deeply about the subject. Phyllis Vair, conflict management major, sought Maxwell outside of class to further pursue topics and found that she was open 鈥渦p to cross-culture and the importance of being receptive . . . of others.鈥


Julie MazzeiJulie Mazzei, Department of Political Science, 麻豆影院 Campus

Julie Mazzei鈥檚 unique energy creates an inviting learning environment that encourages students to actively participate. Christopher Clevenger, political science major, summed up Mazzei鈥檚 impact on political science students. 鈥淪he has successfully engaged her students, actively motivating them to take a real interest in the field of political science, bettering not only themselves, but also the lives of those around them,鈥 Clevenger says.


Vilma SeebergVilma Seeberg, School of Foundation, Leadership and Administration, 麻豆影院 Campus

Vilma Seeberg challenges her students to make a difference in their environments. Her lectures promote 鈥渋ndividual growth and passion for the field of culture awareness and equity,鈥 Belkis Torres-Capeles, education major, says. She instructs her students through not only organized lectures, but by being a positive example as well.


Alexander SeedAlexander Seed, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 麻豆影院 Campus 

Alexander Seed鈥檚 students walk away from his classes with an understanding and enthusiasm for the subject of organic chemistry. His dedication to his students guarantees their success in understanding the most difficult concepts. Melissa Karno, who took basic organic chemistry, says she has 鈥渘ever had a professor who dedicates the amount of time to his student鈥檚 success as Dr. Seed does.鈥


Patricia TomichPatricia Tomich, Department of Psychology, 麻豆影院 at Trumbull

Patricia Tomich鈥檚 expertise in the field of psychology has sparked her students to develop a love for the subject. Shameka Hall, psychology major, has taken several of Tomich鈥檚 classes and nominated Tomich for the Distinguished Teaching Award. 鈥淭he psychology courses taken with her become more than just 鈥榥ecessary鈥 classes, but become these wonderful opportunities for insight and growth!鈥 Hall says. Tomich genuinely cares for each of her students and strives to ensure student understanding. 

 

POSTED: Monday, September 24, 2012 11:19 AM
Updated: Thursday, August 31, 2017 01:59 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Center for Applied Conflict Management