NC State University recently honored three faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences during the University Teaching Awards Luncheon and Ceremony. In all, NC State recognized 40 faculty from across the university for their commitment to educational excellence.
The Outstanding Teacher Award was presented to the following CALS faculty members:
- Terri Billeisen, adjunct assistant professor, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
- Joseph Donaldson, associate professor, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences
The Outstanding Teacher Award recognizes excellence in teaching at all levels. Recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Award become members of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers for as long as they remain NC State faculty.
The Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Award was presented to the following CALS faculty member:
- Joshua Heitman, professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
The Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Award, sponsored by the NC State Alumni Association, is one of the most prestigious awards to recognize graduate-level teaching given on campus. Up to four recipients will receive this recognition each year and retain their title for the duration of their career as an NC State faculty member.
Two faculty were also nominated for some of the university’s most prestigious honors, including:
- Gabriel Keith Harris, professor, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, was nominated for the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching, the most prestigious award given to faculty for teaching excellence.
- Julianne Treme, associate teaching professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, was nominated for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is the most prestigious award for exceptional teaching given to professional full-time faculty from among NC State’s 10 colleges and the University College.
Visit the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost News website for the full list of honorees.