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2008-2009 Krowe/Legg Mason Award Winners
The Krowe Teaching Excellence Awards were established in 1986 to recognize
those who have shown superior teaching skills. The Legg-Mason Award in Teaching
Innovation is awarded to recognize innovation in classroom instruction that will
have a lasting impact on the university. This year the Smith School’s Teaching
Enhancement Committee received nominations from students and alumni.
The Krowe award committee, comprised of Gary Bulmash, Rachelle Sampson, Mark
Wellman and Curt Grimm, has recently selected the following winners and
finalists:
Krowe Award - Faculty, Ph.D. Students and Adjuncts (alphabetical order):
- Jahangir Boroumand (LBPP) - Recognized for excellent lectures integrating
current issues and previous experience: “His teaching style though simple is
very effective and he ALWAYS finds time for his students”
- Hank Boyd (MKTG) – Recognized for outstanding teaching in a large
lecture section: “The first day of Prof. Boyd’s lecture blew me away, and I
never missed a single lecture.”
- Gary Cohen (LBPP) - Recognized for informing and inspiring his students:
“He gives us real-world advice and helps us see the applications of what we’re
learning.”
- Michael Lawless (M&O) – Recognized for providing a unique learning
experience: “Professor Lawless was hands down the finest professor that I
encountered at the Smith School.”
- Scott Livengood (M&O) – Recognized for helping students to think
beyond the class, described as “extremely well-prepared.”
- Jim McKinney (AIA) – Recognized for dedication to students and
ability to clarify difficult concepts: “An excellent professor… I was very
inspired by him this semester.”
- Jie Mien (DO&IT) - Recognized for exceptional qualities: “Jie Mien had a
wonderful sense of enthusiasm for teaching that made the experience wonderful
for all.”
- Gordon Phillips (FIN) – Recognized for teaching well a highly
complex subject: “His approachable and conversational teaching style helped to
de-mystify concepts that otherwise would have been impenetrable and
intimidating.”
- Rhonda Reger (M&O) – Recognized for challenging the class: “ Dr.
Reger is the most organized teacher I have ever had.”
Legg-Mason Award:
- Hugh Turner (LBPP) - Recognized for strong support of innovation
approaches to learning, including inter-university case competitions.
- Susan White (FIN) – Recognized for teaching innovation, including
development of an extensive and resourceful student website.
The Teaching Enhancement Committee congratulates the winners and is grateful
to the members of the Krowe Award Committee for their excellent work.
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