The Teaching Awards were established in 1994 to underscore the importance of teaching and to encourage, identify, recognize, reward, and support good teaching within the University. These awards are presented annually to a member of the faculty of each of the constituent institutions of the University.
2024 Teaching Awards
The UNC Board of Governors has selected 17 outstanding University faculty members to receive the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The recipients, who represent all 16 of North Carolina's public universities and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, were nominated by special committees at each institution and selected by the Board of Governors Committee on Educational Planning, Policies, and Programs. Established by the Board in 1993 to highlight the importance of teaching, the award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of faculty members System-wide.
Dr. Brooke Christian, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500
- Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in the Department of Sociology - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $1,500
Winners of the Appalachian State University School/College Awards, with a prize of $1,000 each, are:
- Dr. Leah Sherman, senior lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Dr. Ellen Key, professor in the Department of Government and Justice Studies
- Dr. Jordan Hazelwood, associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
- Dr. Lisa Curtin, professor in the Department of Psychology
- Mr. Benjamin Good, senior lecturer in the Department of English
2023 Teaching Awards
- Dr. Maryam Ahmed, professor in App State’s Department of Biology- Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500
- Emily Daughtridge, professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $1,500
- Dr. Kara Dempsey, associate professor in the Department of Geography and Planning - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. William Gummerson, associate professor in the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Christopher Seitz, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health and Exercise Science - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Nicholas Nam Shaw, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Matthew Thomas-Reid, associate professor in the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
2021 Teaching Awards
- Dr. Caroline J. Smith, associate professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500
- Mr. Brian Zimmer, senior lecturer in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $1,500
- Dr. Phillip Ardoin, professor in the Department of Government and Justice Studies - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Sushmita Chatterjee, associate professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Christine Leist, associate professor in the Hayes School of Music - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Bonnie Guy, professor in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Patrick O'Shea, associate professor in the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
2019 Teaching Awards
- Mr. Jason Miller Sustainable Technology - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500
- Dr. Holly Hirst - Mathematical Sciences - Board of Governors Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award - $1,500
- Dr. Timothy Smith - Anthropology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Ms. Lillian Nave - University College - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Peter Nelsen - Leadership/Educational Studies - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Alecia Jackson - Leadership/Educational Studies - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Kennard Brackney - Accounting - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
2017 Teaching Awards
- Tracy Smith - Curriculum & Instruction - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500 award
- Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce - Geology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award - $1,500 award
- Vicky Klima - Mathematical Sciences ;- Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Leslie Bradbury - Curriculum & Instruction - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- J. Scott Townsend - Recreation Management - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Saskia van de Gevel - Geography - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Marie Hoepfl - Sustainable Technology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
2015 Teaching Awards
- Dr. Jennifer Burris – Physics and Astronomy - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500 award
- Dr. Catherine Fountain - Foreign Languages - Board of Governors Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award - $1,500 award
- Dr, Shawn Bergman – Psychology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Kevin Zwetsloot – Exercise Science - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. James Stokes - Hayes School of Music - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Christopher Bartel – Philosophy & Religion - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Kristina Groover – English - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
2022 Teaching Awards
- Dr. Reeves Shulstad, professor in the Hayes School of Music - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500
- Dr. Joseph Bathanti, McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor in Interdisciplinary Education - Department of Interdisciplinary Studies - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $1,500
- Dr. Andrew Bellemer, associate professor in the Department of Biology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Brooke Hofsess, professor in the Department of Art - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Jeana Klein, professor in the Department of Art - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Theresa Redmond, associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Jason Xiong, associate professor in Computer Information Systems - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
2020 Teaching Awards
- Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass, professor in the Hayes School of Music - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500
- Dr. Lindsay Masland, associate professor in the Department of Psychology - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $1,500
- Dr. Sarah Carmichael, professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Mary Ballard, professor in the Dr. Wiley F. Smith Department of Psychology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Scott Wynne, professor in the Hayes School of Music - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Cameron Lippard, professor in the Department of Sociology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Alan Needle, associate professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
2018 Teaching Awards
- Joseph Gonzalez, Gender/Global Studies - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500 award
- William Anderson, Geology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award - $1,500 award
- Katrina Palmer, Mathematical Sciences - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Susan Staub, English - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Thomas Whyte, Anthropology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Richard Pouder, Business Management - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Gabriele Casale, Geology - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
2016 Teaching Awards
- Dr. Lisa Runner – School of Music - Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching - $12,500 award
- Dr. Lisa McAnulty - Board of Governors Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award - $1,500 award
- Dr. Anita Kitchens - Mathematical Sciences - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Gregory Rhoads – Mathematical Sciences - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Eric Rabinowitz - Recreation Management and Physical Education - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000
- Dr. Nancy Bargerstock – HayesSchool of Music - Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Award - $1,000