June 1, 2007

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

Winners:

Bryan Hains , Department of Youth Development and Agricultural Education
Ivette Wilson, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Kristina Walker , Department of Agronomy
Rebecca Bull, Krannert Graduate School of Management (not shown)

Winners of the 2007 Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Awards were honored at the banquet for the Celebration of Graduate Student Teaching, held on April 26, 2007. 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.