While summer offers a valuable pause, it’s also an ideal time to look ahead. As you begin thinking about the upcoming academic year, the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is preparing a range of fall opportunities designed to support, recognize, and celebrate your work. Whether you’re interested in applying for funding, nominating a colleague, or exploring ways to further develop your teaching, there are multiple ways to get involved. Take a look at these opportunities available this fall, along with important details and timelines to help you plan ahead.
The FCTL congratulates the recipients of this year’s Teaching Excellence Award! These faculty members have undergone a rigorous application and assessment process, and have been selected by the FCTL Advisory Council in recognition of their exemplary success in facilitating student learning and success at Missouri State University. This year’s winners are:
- Dr. Benjamin Beranek, Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance, Economics and Risk Management
- Michael Foster, Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance
- Dr. Holly Holladay, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, Journalism and Film
- Dr. Sarah Murray, Assistant Professor and Director of the Nutrition and Dietetics Program
- Dr. Keith McShan, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Every academic year, the FCTL awards the Teaching Excellence Award to up to five faculty members in recognition of their demonstrated teaching excellence and dedication to student success. Awardees receive a $1,000 stipend. To read more about the innovative teaching practices that each of this year’s recipients are employing in their classrooms, visit the FCTL webpage.
Are you looking for funding for your scholarly projects? Are you interested in studying the impact of education abroad learning environments? Do you want to be recognized for the ways you go above and beyond in the classroom? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you don’t want to miss the deadlines coming up at the end of this month. [Read more…] about Reminder – Grant Proposals and Teaching Excellence Award Applications Due Feb 1