Do you have a favorite professor or graduate teacher? Last week the Emerald asked students to submit nominations for the best University professor and GTF. After receiving dozens of nominations, we've emerged with a short list of five professors and five GTFs.
All currently enrolled University students are eligible to vote for one of the five professors and five GTF finalists. E-mail the Emerald at professor@dailyemerald.com to make a choice. Voters may optionally include a sentence or two explaining why they are voting for a particular candidate, but everyone must include their own name and major. Votes must be received by Thursday at 5 p.m.
Professor finalists
Business Senior Instructor of Management David T. Dusseau makes "learning the basics of business fun."
"Even though he teaches a huge lecture class, he deals with each student who approaches him and does his best to help," one student explained.
English Associate Professor Lisa Freinkel "challenges her students without overwhelming them."
"She is extremely intelligent without being condescending," one voter said. "Her style of teaching is the reason I came to college."
Anthropology Assistant Professor Joanna E. Lambert is said to be an "exuberant lecturer."
"She loves what she does and teaches, and she absolutely loves to answer questions and discuss what we're interested in," another student said.
Assistant Professor Adjunct Karen A. McLaughlin, who specializes in communication disorders and sciences, is "very helpful to students."
"She invites students to come in for help on essays and tests, offering to correct rough drafts or explain complex concepts in anatomy or voice disorders in-depth," a voter said.
Political Science Assistant Professor Adjunct Michael Rooke-Ley shows "great care for those enrolled in his classes."
"He has shown a mastery of the material covered in class and an incredible ability to instill an interest in all students," another student said.
GTF finalists
Chemistry GTF Dima E. Azar is "amazing."
"She genuinely cares about what we need, our grades and how well we do," a student wrote. "She goes the extra mile for us and is always fair."
English GTF James Duncan is "hard-working."
"He offers insightful advice on anything from paper-writing to grad school to personal problems," another student wrote. "He is always a source of positivity."
Psychology GTF George M. Slavich, who drew the most nominations, is a "leader in the field of teaching."
"George has a unique ability to integrate complex theories and concepts with real-life scenarios in such a way that he provides plenty of detail in the most simplified manner possible," a student said.
Psychology GTF Charles U. Tate incorporates "everything from music and dance to props and humorous lecture slides into his teaching style."
"I was terrified that I had to take Statistical Methods," another student said. "Chuck teaches Stats, and I can't imagine a better instructor."
Exercise and Movement Science GTF Britta N. Torgrimson does "everything she possibly can" in labs.
"In both classes, she even gave her lab section students her home phone number the weekend before the final exams!" a student wrote.
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