The awards, presented by the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center, recognize outstanding faculty in each of Grand Valley's eight divisions. Criteria include demonstrating innovation and flexibility, showing enthusiasm for teaching and modeling professional excellence.
Nominations are solicited from students, faculty and department leaders and chosen at the division level. Each recipient also receives $500.
Below are the award recipients:
- Corey Anton, assistant professor, School of Communications, Division of Arts and Humanities;
- Dori Danko, instructor of accounting, Seidman School of Business;
- Carol Griffin, associate professor of natural resources management, Division of Science and Mathematics;
- Polly Diven, associate professor of political science, Division of Social Science;
- Ram Chattulani, field coordinator, School of Education;
- Nancy Schoofs, associate professor, Kirkhof School of Nursing;
- Martha Golensky, associate professor, School of Social Work;
- Kim Ranger, senior librarian, Library.
