Each spring, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recognizes one full-time and one part-time faculty member as its outstanding teachers of the year, honoring their strong commitment to learning and student success. These awards reflect the endorsement and support of peers and students. Congratulations to the following college faculty members.
- Leanne Boucher, Ph.D., assistant professor at the college, has received the 2012 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Full-Time Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award.
As a component of this prestigious honor, Boucher will speak on behalf of college faculty to welcome students to the 2012 Convocation ceremony, to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
- Payton Fuller, M.S., visiting professor at the college, has received the 2012 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Part-Time Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award.
Additionally, the college has announced a new, annual award honoring an outstanding senior faculty member.
- Charles Zelden, Ph.D., professor at the college, has been named the 2012 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of the Year. The award is presented to a faculty member at the rank of full professor with at least 10 years of full-time teaching experience at NSU, a sustained record of scholarship, and a portfolio demonstrating excellence in teaching.
Zelden was also named the college’s nominee for the President’s NSU Distinguished Professor of the Year award.