Celebrating the Faculty of Adrian College
Adrian College presents two teaching awards annually.
The Exemplary Teaching Award is sponsored by the Board of Higher Education of the United Methodist Church. The award began in 1992 to recognize outstanding teaching at the College and includes a cash prize. Criteria for selection includes five years of full time or half time teaching, a record of exemplary teaching, demonstrable success in areas of academic advising and mentoring, and professional development and/or College/community service.
Previous winners include:
1992 | Dr. George Sommers | Antrhopology |
1993 | Dr. John Weeks | Political Science |
1994 | Ms. Doris deLespinasse | Business/Accountancy |
1995 | Dr. Robert Husband | Biology |
1996 | Mr. Donald Kleinsmith | English/Business |
1997 | Dr. Jerry Stewardson | Philosophu |
1998 | Dr. Marianna Staples | French |
1999 | Dr. Pail deLespinasse | Political Science |
2000 | Dr. Gordon Hammerle | Psychology |
2001 | Dr. Diane Henningfield | English |
2002 | Mr. William Bachman | Business/Accountancy |
2003 | Ms. Winella Bush | Music |
2004 | Dr. Maher Mualla | Chemistry |
2005 | Dr. Don Cellini | Spanish |
2006 | Dr. Agnes Caldwell | Sociology |
2007 | Dr. Judith Roes Hammerle | Psychology |
2008 | Mr. Pat Quinlan | Business/Accountancy |
2009 | Dr. Deborah Field | History |
2010 | Ms. Norma Gladu | Exercise Science/Physical Education |
2011 | Ms. Beth Myers | English |
2012 | Dr. Fritz Detwiler | Ethics |
2013 | Dr. Melissa Stewart | Religion/Philosophy |
The Ross Newsom Teaching Excellence Award was started in 2001 through the generous donation of the sons of Ross Newsom. This award also recognizes outstanding teaching. Criteria for selection of the award includes: five years of full time or half time teaching, a record of exemplary teaching, demonstrable success in areas of academic advising and mentoring, and professional development and/or College/community service.
Past winners include:
2001 | Dr. Roger Fechner | History |
2002 | Mr. Pete Boudreau | Mathematics |
2003 | Ms. Pauleve (Pi) Benio | Art |
2004 | Dr. Michael Allen | Theatre |
2005 | Ms. Cindy Bosio | Math |
2006 | Dr. William Tregea | Criminal Justice |
2007 | Dr. Keith McCleary | Chemistry |
2008 | Dr. Michael Claus | Chemistry |
2009 | Mr. John Dodson | Music |
2010 | Dr. Michael McGrath | History |
2011 | Dr. Craig Weatherby | Environmental Science |
2012 | Dr. Robin Bott | English |
2013 | Dr. Kevin Darr | ESPE |