Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award Recipients

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) Excellence in Teaching & Learning Awards recognize regular (Maroon Award) and fixed-term (Gold Award) faculty members who go above and beyond what is expected in creating exceptional learning opportunities for our students. Our recipients are experts in their fields, effective and creative in promoting student learning, inspire students to high achievement and receive high praise from them in return, and are admired advisors and mentors to future educators.

2024 award recipients

Major Nicholas J. Andrychowski, Department of Military Science and Leadership (Maroon Award)
Susan Grettenberger, Social Work, School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service (Maroon Award)

Major Nicholas J. Andrychowski

Major Nicholas Andrychowski is a 2023-2024 CLASS Maroon Award recipient. His impact is perhaps best summed up with these words written by one of his students:

"His passion for teaching and genuine care for his students have made a lasting impact on my academic journey and personal development. He inspires his students to strive for excellence and instills in them a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. . . Major Andrychowski’ s care for his students and immersive teaching style is unmatched."

Susan Grettenberger

Dr. Susan Grettenberger is a 2023-2024 CLASS Maroon Award recipient. Her impact is perhaps best summed up with these words written by one of her students:

"What stands out is how she makes you think about what you’re saying. Opinions or thoughts expressed in her class are welcome, but a student needs to be able to back them up. The way that she thoughtfully dismantles an argument – without judgment - and helps students to truly think about the issue they’re discussing is outstanding. . . . I walk away from her feeling like a valued member of an important program. It is my pleasure to recommend her for this award – I hope one day I can be as effective and outstanding as she is."

Past award recipients

Maroon Awards

2012 - John Robertson, History
2013 - Jonathan Truitt, History
2014 - Cathy Willermet, Anthropology
2015 - Nancy Herman-Kinney, Sociology
2016 - Timothy Hartshorne, Psychology
2016 - David Kinney, Sociology
2017 - Leila Ennaili, World Languages
2018 - Amy Carpenter Ford, English
2019 - So Hee Jeon, Political Science & Public Administration
2019 - Kelly Murphy, Religion
2020 - Brittany Fremion, History
2021 - Lissa Schwander, Social Work
2022 - Matthew Roberson, English
2022 - Laurel Zwissler, Religion
2023 – Maria Chouza-Calo, History, World Languages, and Cultures
2023 – Kyla Stepp, School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service
2024 – Maj. Nicholas Andrychowski, Military Science and Leadership
2024 – Susan Grettenberger, School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service

Gold Awards

2012 - Todd Tremlin, Religion
2013 - Ted Troxell, English
2014 - Matthew Katz, Philosophy
2015 - Amanda Garrison, Sociology
2016 - Andrea Devenney, English
2017 - Joseph Anderson, Philosophy
2018 - Andrew Dietzel, History
2018 - Seth Whiting, Psychology
2019 - Matthew Katz, Philosophy
2019 - Dietmar Krumrey, English
2020 - Dusty Myers, Sociology
2020 - Elizabeth Whitaker, Sociology
2021 - Cindy Davis, World Languages
2021 - Jody Sauer, Sociology
2023 – Grace VanDeMark, School of Politics, Society Justice and Public Service

Excellence in Teaching Award recipients

2005 - First Award, Susan Steffel, English
2006 - William Reader, Religion
2007 - Elizabeth Brockman, English
2008 - Jeffrey Weinstock, English
2009 - Joyce Baugh, Political Science & Public Administration
2010 - Dan Pugh, Anthropology