The Winners Are In! UHD Faculty Recognized For Teaching Excellence

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01 May, 2022

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Press release from the University of Houston-Downtown: April 28, 2022 A celebrated UHD tradition, this year's Faculty Awards were presented at the 2022 Faculty Awards Ceremony. UHD Faculty Senate President-Elect Dr. Krista Gehring served as host with special guests President Loren J. Blanchard and Dr. Akif J. Uzman, Interim Senior Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs and Provost. 2022 Finalists & Winners (Noted In Bold) Distinguished Faculty Award Dr. Qing "Ray" Cao, Supply Chain Management Dr. Edmund Cueva, Humanities Dr. Whitney Morgan, Management Excellence in Teaching Award Dr. Rob McKee, Leadership & Entrepreneurship Dr. Candace TenBrink, Management Dr. Eszter Trufan, Chemistry Excellence in Service Award Dr. Godwin Agboka, Technical & Professional Communication Dr. Julio Canedo, Management Dr. Dagmar Scharold, English Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activity Award Dr. Katrina Rufino, Psychology Dr. Amy Baird, Biology Dr. Heather Goltz, Social Work Outstanding Lecturer Award Dr. Meghan Minard, Biology Dr. Kasi Bundoc, Professional Development Sam Sen, Natural Sciences Outstanding Adjunct Award Mehdi Esmaeiliyan, Natural Sciences Dr. Charlet Jose, Natural Sciences Dr. Dalia Sherif, Business Faculty Development Leave Awards Dr. Kit Cho, Associate Professor, Psychology Dr. Jeffrey Martz, Associate Professor, Geology Dr. Jean Nganou, Associate Professor, Mathematics Dr. David Ryden, Professor, History Dr. Rahul Verma, Professor, Finance Dr. Joseph Westfall, Professor, Philosophy Recognition of Faculty Years of Service 20 Years Dr. Austin Allen, Associate Professor, History, Humanities & Languages Dr. Kristin J. Anderson, Professor, Social Sciences Dr. Utpal Bose, Professor, Finance & Management Information Systems Dr. Theresa Ann Case, Professor, History, Humanities & Languages Dr. Raquel P. Chiquillo, Associate Professor, History, Humanities & Languages Dr. Steven P. Coy, Professor, Management & Insurance Risk Management Dr. Kenneth Johnson, Associate Professor, Natural Sciences Dr. Windy Y. Lawrence, Professor, Arts & Communication Dr. Peter Li, Associate Professor, Social Sciences Dr. John Linantud, Associate Professor, Social Sciences Dr. Justo R. Manrique, Associate Dean, Marilyn Davies College of Business Dr. Mohsen M. Mobasher, Associate Professor, Social Sciences Dr. Chynette D. Nealy, Professor, General Business, Marketing & Supply Chain Dr. William J. Nowak, Associate Professor, History, Humanities & Languages Dr. Lucille Pointer, Professor, General Business, Marketing & Supply Chain Management 25 Years Dr. Jane Creighton, Professor, English Dr. Sandra L. Dahlberg, Professor, English Dr. Ermelinda DeLaViña, Interim Dean, College of Sciences & Technology Dr. Poonam Gulati, Director, Quality Enhancement Plan and Community Engagement & Service Learning Center Dr. Dagmar Scharold, Interim Department Chair, English Dr. Akif J. Uzman, Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost 30 Years Dr. Sara Farris, Associate Professor, English 35 Years Dr. Charles Smith, Professor, Finance & Management Information Systems 40 Years Dr. Steve London, Professor, Mathematics & Statistics "These faculty members reflect the dedication and commitment to institutional excellence that are core to the mission and values of UHD," said Blanchard. "As many of the award recipients spoke about student success being a fundamental driver of their work, it is clear that the impact being made is resulting in a larger number of UHD graduates who are ready for their careers that lie ahead." About the University of Houston-Downtown The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)—the second-largest university in Houston—has served the educational needs of the nation's fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates more than 15,000 students; boasts more than 61,000 alumni and offers 45 bachelor's, nine master's degree programs and 16 fully online programs within five colleges (Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Public Service; Sciences & Technology; and University College). For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranks UHD among universities across the nation for Best Online Criminal Justice Programs (No. 27 and No. 15 for Veterans) and Best Online Bachelor's Programs. UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston and one of the lowest in Texas. U.S. News ranked the University among Top Performers on Social Mobility and a No. 1 ranking as the most diverse institution of higher education in the southern region of the U.S. The University is noted nationally as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution and Military Friendly School. For more on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit www.uhd.edu. This press release was produced by the University of Houston-Downtown. The views expressed here are the author's own.