The Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars
The Provost announces the 2009 inductees into the University of Florida's Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Each year the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars honors University of Florida’s exceptional teaching andscholarship accomplishments by inducting into its membership faculty members who have demonstrated sustained innovation and commitment in both areas. Please join Provost Joseph Glover in welcoming to the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars its 2009 inductees:
- Dr. Elliot Douglas,
Associate Professor
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
College of Engineering
- Dr. Ranga Narayanan
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering
- Dr. Marianne Schmink
Professor
Center for Latin American Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
These teacher-scholars were selected based on portfolio submissions that provided strong evidence of the integration of superior teaching and research and a record of distinguished scholarly accomplishment that has garnered recognition at the national and/or international level.
To assist them in advancing their vision for scholarly excellence and faculty enhancement at UF, these Academy teacher-scholar inductees will serve for three years on the advisory board for Faculty Development. In this capacity they will assist the Associate Provost in developing programs and promoting policies that enhance the professional careers and experiences of faculty. Academy members also promote a university-wide discourse on key issues surrounding the integration of teaching and research at the University.
After completing their three-year terms on the advisory board, members will retain the title of Distinguished Teaching Scholar and continue to be a part of the Academy.
