2021 Mary L. Dawson Teaching Excellence Award Recipient
Students often comment on Dr. Lewis鈥檚 enthusiasm towards the topic and engaging classroom activities and assignments. Dr. Lewis has a passion for co-teaching courses because of reflection and co-learning that happens with collaborators. Many of the nomination letters of support for this award came from graduate student and student affairs professionals who served as co-instructors with Dr. Lewis. She received her B.A. in English from Arizona State University, M.A. in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University.
Quote from nomination
What makes Dr. Lewis excellent are her versatility in teaching innovative curricula, her focus on cross-disciplinary instruction, her learner-centered teaching strategies, and skill in teaching both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Dr. Eric Archer, nomination letter
Acceptance speech
- Dr. Ramona Lewis
About the award
This award recognizes one individual (Board-appointed faculty member) who demonstrates exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level(s).
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