Faculty of the Year Award
Each year, Indiana Tech honors one full-time faculty member with its Faculty of the Year Award. The award is presented at the university’s annual Celebration of Service for faculty and staff members, which takes place the day before commencement. The honoree is also highlighted during Indiana Tech’s commencement ceremonies.
The Faculty of the Year Award recipient demonstrates excellence in teaching in the following ways:
- Knows the subject matter well and effectively teaches the material
- Has high expectations and helps the students to achieve them
- Is approachable and willing to help individual students
- Models the kind of behavior he or she desires in the students
- Provides opportunities for learning and growth to students
- Builds strong relationships with students and colleagues
Previous Award Winners
- 2024: Sharon Drapala
- 2023: Zakariya Al Hamouz
- 2022: Staci Lugar-Brettin
- 2021: Carrie Rodesiler
- 2020: Jeff Walls
- 2019: Amy Shank
- 2018: Jerome Heaven
- 2017: Kim M. Spielman
- 2016: Sherrill Hamman
- 2015: Susan McGrade
- 2014: Justin Boyce
- 2013: Steve Dusseau
- 2012: Jack Phlipot
- 2011: Susan McGrade
- 2010: Jeff Walls
- 2009: Steve Malloris
- 2008: Jeff Walls
- 2007: Rose Arrant
- 2006: Kent Young
- 2005: Steve Malloris
- 2004: Jeff Walls