APSA is pleased to recognize the recipients of campus-wide and departmental awards for teaching excellence during the 2017–18 academic year. Their contributions to teaching, mentorship, and future students create a lasting legacy in political science. (Photos appear above recipient’s name and institution.)
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Ali Riaz, Illinois State University Office of the Provost’s Distinguished Professor Award
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Victor Asal, University at Albany, SUNY 2018 Torch Award
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Christina Noriega Bambrick, University of Texas at Austin 2018 University of Texas Liberal Arts Council’s Excellence in Teaching Award
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Leda Barnett, Our Lady of the Lake University The Francine Fleming Endowed Award for Teaching Excellence 2017
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Bethany Blackstone, University of North Texas University of North Texas President’s Council Teaching Award
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Carlos Parodi, Illinois State University Office of International Studies and Programs Faculty/Staff Internationalization Award
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Ñusta Carranza Ko, Ohio Northern University Getty College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award
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Brian DiSarro, Sacramento State University Sacramento State University Faculty Senate’s Outstanding Teaching Award
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Kathleen Donovan, St. John Fisher College Award for Teaching Excellence
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Barbara Donovan, Wesleyan College Student Government Association Professor of the Year
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Lauren Elliott-Dorans, Ohio University Dean’s Outstanding Teaching Award
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Judith Lynn Failer, Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award
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Richard Farkas, DePaul University Thomas and Carol Dammrich Faculty Innovation Award
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Rebecca Flavin, Baylor University Carr P. Collins Outstanding Professor Award
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Michael Greig, University of North Texas J.H. Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award
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Michael Hail, Morehead State University Student Government Association’s Educational Excellence Award
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Leif Hoffmann, Lewis-Clark State College Dr. Cameron & Marilyn Hinman Employee Excellence Award
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Richard Holtzman, Bryant University Bryant University Recognition for Meritorious Teaching
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Michael James, Bucknell University Class of 1956 Lectureship Award for Inspirational Teaching
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Ramazan Kilinc, University of Nebraska at Omaha 2018 Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award
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L.J. Zigerell, Illinois State University 2018 University Research Initiative Award
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Drew Lanier, University of Central Florida Teaching Incentive Program Award
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E. Fletcher McClellan, Elizabethtown College Engaging Educator Award 2018
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Noha Shawki, Illinois State University Office of International Studies and Programs Faculty/Staff Internationalization Award
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H.W. Perry, University of Texas at Austin Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship
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David Peterson, Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
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Joel Schlosser, Bryn Mawr College Rosalyn R. Schwartz Teaching Award
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Gisela Sin, University of Illinois Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
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Kimberly Cowell-Meyers, American University American University School of Public Affairs Award for Outstanding Teaching in a Full-Time Appointment