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Applications Due March 23 for Richard G. Law Excellence Award for Undergraduate Teaching

Washington State University announces that applications and nominations for the Richard G. Law Excellence Award for Undergraduate Teaching will be accepted through Monday, March 23. The new recipient will be recognized at the WSU Undergraduate Education awards ceremony in April. MEDIA CONTACT: Clif Stratton, WSU President’s Teaching Academy Chair, 509-335-2230, clif.stratton@wsu.edu Washington State University announces that applications […]

WSU President’s Teaching Academy Seeks Nominations for New Members

The Washington State University President’s Teaching Academy is seeking nominations through March 29 for faculty from every college and campus to be members of the university’s premier organization dedicated to teaching excellence. The application deadline has been extended from a previous date of March 16. MEDIA CONTACT: Clif Stratton, WSU President’s Teaching Academy Chair, 509-335-2230, […]

WSU Accepts Smith Teaching and Learning Grant Applications Through March 23

WSU faculty with innovative ideas to enhance teaching and learning are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $5,000, announced Mary F. Wack, vice provost for academic engagement and student achievement. PULLMAN, Wash.—Washington State University faculty with innovative ideas to enhance teaching and learning are encouraged to apply by March 23 for a […]

Improving Technological Literacy Among Educators

WSU graduate student Mykala Anglin has been awarded the Ferrucci Distinguished Educator Award for her advocacy of technology literacy among teachers. By Hannah Schneider, College of Education Technology can have a significant and positive impact in the classroom. But there’s a dilemma: Teachers not only need to get the technology into their classroom but they […]

WSU Undergraduate Education Benefits from Eight Smith Teaching and Learning Grants

Fifteen WSU faculty members on three campuses are pursuing eight projects to improve undergraduate education, thanks to funding from the Samuel H. and Patricia W. Smith Teaching and Learning Endowment. By Bev Makhani, Office of Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash.—Fifteen Washington State University faculty members on three campuses are pursuing eight projects to improve undergraduate education, […]

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Excellence in Online Teaching Award Winner Announced

Jason Porter, associate professor of accounting in the WSU Carson College of Business, is the winner of the 2018-19 Excellence in Online Teaching Award. By Jeff Willadsen, WSU Academic Outreach & Innovation Jason Porter, associate professor of accounting in the WSU Carson College of Business, is the winner of the 2018-19 Excellence in Online Teaching […]

Teaching Academy Adds 25, Plans Workshops and Mentoring

By Beverly Makhani, Office of Undergraduate Education And Will Ferguson, College of Arts & Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Twenty-five educators with a passion to improve teaching and learning at Washington State University were inducted into the WSU Teaching Academy this month. “We are excited to more than double our membership and expand our reach and […]

New Office of Undergraduate Ed and Teaching Academy Founded

One of Washington State University’s four primary goals, according to its strategic plan, is to “offer the best undergraduate experience in a research university.” Nice words, but how do you do it? For more than 10 years, many faculty and administrators have discussed the need for an office focusing on undergraduate education and a teaching […]