In an effort to stimulate and recognize the values, standards of excellence and consistent quality of practice in teaching that are worthy of attention by the university community and beyond, the Connecticut State University System Board of Trustees established the Teaching Awards in 2007. The Trustees Teaching Awards are intended to recognize junior faculty who are engaged in teaching practice and collegial interactions resulting in the educational improvement of university programs. 2007 Teaching Award Recipients
Western Western Connecticut State University Assistant Professor Dr. Ruth A. Gyure, in the department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, received the system-wide teaching award, in addition to her university level teaching award for her innovative approach incorporating the strength of content knowledge with the latest pedagogical knowledge. She is highly regarded as an inspiring educator known for stressing inquiry-based learning methods, advocating the introduction of highest level courses, inspiring students in their independent research, and exerting leadership in assessment of student learning. Dr. Gyure is director of the Western’s Medical Technology program and has involved students in research at both the graduate and undergraduate level, relating her own research involving phytoremediation of mercury in the soil left from the hatting industry to local/regional problems in the environment. She has been selected as one of sixteen scientists for the Scholar in Residence program for the American Society for Microbiology to study the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to begin in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2007. Dr. Victoria S. Morley Central Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Human Performance at Central Connecticut State University, Dr. Morley is a driving force in the improvement of university programs and dynamic force as an engaging teacher, effective mentor and energetic leader. Dr. Elizabeth A. Cowles Eastern Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University, Dr. Cowles is a model teacher drawing on impressive research credentials, an educator able to integrate biology with her knowledge of physical sciences and society to engage and motivate students, a thoughtful implementer of technologies in teaching and learning and an inspiring force for students to engage in independent research. Dr. Mary H. Purdy Southern Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Southern Connecticut State University, Dr. Purdy was praised as a “model teacher able to bridge theory and practice by integrating her extensive clinical experiences in neurogenic communication disorders with daily teaching. She is also a leader in the use of an interdisciplinary group of students to enhance engagement and learning and as a promoter of scholarship among colleagues. |
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