SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Awards

One of the most prestigious awards a faculty member can win is the SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award. The winning recipients are nominated by the students of the various colleges.

Each year two faculty members from each college receive awards (the College of Social Work will receive one award). The recipients will receive recognition in the following ways: A plaque, a $2,500.00 stipend, and public recognition at the SGAEC Banquet, College Convocations and Commencement Ceremonies. Faculty members may not receive an SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award two consecutive years (see list below).

Nominating Form

Fill out this form to nominate a faculty member for an Excellence In Teaching award.

SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2012 - 2013

Allied Health Sciences

  • Ellen M. Robertson
  • Jon Rose

Dentistry

  • David E. Umsted, D.D.S.
  • Daranee Versluis-Tantbirojn, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Graduate Health Sciences

  • Carolyn Graff, Ph.D.
  • Michael R. Taylor, Ph.D.

Medicine

  • William A. Pulsinelli, Ph.D., M.D.
  • George O. Maish, M.D.

Nursing

  • Donna Lynch-Smith, D.N.P.
  • Sherry S. Webb, D.N.Sc.

Pharmacy

  • Heather M. Draper, Pharm.D.
  • Christa M. George, Pharm.D.

SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2011 - 2012

Allied Health Sciences

  • Keisha N. Brooks
  • Schelli J. Stedke

Dentistry

  • Harry K. Sharp, D.D.S.
  • Russell A. Wicks, D.D.S.

Graduate Health Sciences

  • Kristin M. Hamre, Ph.D.
  • Junling Wang, Ph.D.

Medicine

  • Antonio Martinez, M.D.
  • Bruce W. Steinhauer, M.D.

Nursing

  • Jacqueline Burchum, D.N.Sc.
  • Melody N. Waller

Pharmacy

  • Andrea R. Franks, Pharm.D.
  • Duane D. Miller, Ph.D.

SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2010 - 2011

Allied Health Sciences

  • Eleta J. Reed-Morgan
  • Elaine C. Stegman

Dentistry

  • James M. Christian, D.D.S.
  • Barry M. Owens, D.D.S.

Graduate Health Sciences

  • Patricia A. Cowan, Ph.D.
  • Matthew Ennis, Ph.D.

Medicine

  • James P. Ryan, Ph.D.
  • Susannah T. Williams, M.D.

Nursing

  • Dwayne L. Accardo, DNP
  • Hallie M. Bensinger

Pharmacy

  • J. Richard Brown, Pharm.D.
  • Christa M. George, Pharm.D.

Social Work

  • Susan E. Elswick, MSSW

SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2009-2010

Allied Health Sciences

  • Ruth D. Mulvany
  • J. Stansill Covington III, D.D.S.

Dentistry

  • Adam Lloyd, B.D.S.
  • Darton D. Taylor, D.D.S.

Graduate Health Sciences

  • J. Carolyn Graff, Ph.D.
  • Elizabeth A. Tolley, Ph.D.

Medicine

  • Mark A. Miller, Ph.D.
  • Christopher W. Sands, M.D.

Nursing

  • Lynn C. Kirkland, D.N.Sc.
  • Tommie L. Norris, D.N.Sc.

Pharmacy

  • Shaunta' Ray, Pharm.D
  • Katie J. Suda, Pharm.D.

Social Work

  • Muammer Cetingok, Ph.D.

SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2008-2009

Allied Health Sciences

  • Wyenona A. Hicks
  • Lisa J. Schubert

Dentistry

  • Robert L. Brandt, D.D.S.
  • Wainscott Hollis, D.D.S.

Graduate Health Sciences

  • Ram I. Mahato, Ph.D.
  • Atul J. Shukla, Ph.D.

Medicine

  • Ira Keith Ellis, M.D.
  • Muthiah P. Muthiah, M.D.

Nursing

  • Jill S. Oswaks, D.N.Sc.
  • Patricia M. Speck, D.N.Sc.

Pharmacy

  • Heather D. Eppert, Pharm.D.
  • Robert B. Parker, Pharm.D.

Social Work

  • Sarah Hamil, MSSW

SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2007-2008

Allied Health Sciences

  • Susan S. McDonald
  • Gina P. Warr

Dentistry

  • Robert H. Hatch, D.D.S.
  • Barry M. Owens, D.D.S.

Graduate Health Sciences

  • John D. Boughter, Jr., Ph.D.
  • J. Carolyn Graff , Ph.D.

Medicine

  • Gregg Mitchell, M.D.
  • Vicki M. Park, Ph.D.

Nursing

  • Sandra Madubuonwu
  • Susan B. Patton, D.N.Sc.

Pharmacy

  • Bernd Meibohm, Ph.D.
  • J. Aubrey Waddell, Pharm.D.

Social Work

  • David A. Dia, Ph.D.

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