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ROJANN ALPERS
College of Nursing
Professor Alpers was nominated by faculty member Carol Baldwin. She writes "Dr. Alpers is a professor who not only inspires students with a love for learning by using experiential and simulated activities, she encourages them to find their personal best within themselves during the learning process. The recognition that she lives what she teaches and teaches what she lives has inspired a number of her undergraduate students to go on to graduate education." |
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TERENCE BALL
Department of Political Science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Ball was nominated by student Jason Beazley. Jason writes "the professor has mastered the art of intrigue, comparing homer to modern day rappers, for example, in terms of their capability to memorize large amounts of text tends to cause students to listen. His versatility, approachability, expertise, and genuine concern for others are unparalleled by most academics with backgrounds as accomplished as his." |
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STEPHEN BATALDEN
Department of History, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Batalden was nominated by faculty member Lee Croft. He writes "Steve Batalden has been teaching here at ASU for thirty years, always exemplary in all ways.teaching, research, service, grantspersonship, and administration. He truly shines in all these categories.but he focuses his shining light constantly on potentiation of the students." |
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DAVID CAPCO -
School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Capco was nominated by student Ramin Sadeghi. He writes "Dr. Capco always uses eye contact and any possible body motion, even lying on the ground knowing that his clothes would get dirty, to illustrate how cells walk and behave in the petri dish. Professor David Capco is the most influential teacher that I have ever had and have ever seen." |
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THOMAS J. DAVIS
Department of History, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Davis was nominated by student Matthew Caruso. Matthew writes "He exemplifies leadership in the classroom and he has an enthusiasm for the material that is infectious. No one is a better example of a positive influence on my life than professor Davis. He has made me a better student, and more importantly he has made me a better person." |
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ALLAN DeSERPA
Department of Economics, W.P. Carey School of Business
Professor Deserpa was nominated by student Matthew Petric. Matthew writes "Dr. Deserpa is one of the rare university-level educators who agressively takes a personal interest in student success. Professor Deserpa continuously strives to encourage his students to think more critically and objectively about economic questions, and the surrounding world to which they relate." |
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SARAH GUTIERRES
Social/Behavioral Science, ASU at the West Campus
Professor Gutierres was nominated by student Deborah Gladding. She writes "in the classrom setting, Dr. Gutierres is a skilled educator who presents the information in a way that challenges her student, but is also easily understood. We all agree that she is genuine, approachable, patient, knowledgeable, kind, willing to do everything she can to help her student succeed and is truly pleased and excited when her students are successful." |
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GITTA HONEGGER
Theatre/Fine Arts, Herberger College of Fine Arts
Professor Honegger was nominated by student Marcelino Quinonez. He writes "Gitta's sensitivity for all her students was expressed in the way she talked to everyone in the classroom. Here was a professor willing to do more than was required, all to ensure her sudents were well prepared not only for a career in theatre, but instilling in us the habit of being able to comprehend the world around us." |
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JERE HUMPHREYS
School of Music, Herberger College of Fine Arts
Professor Humphreys was nominated by student Jeff Thuerauf. He writes "Jere Humphreys is a model professor and mentor. Jere inspires academic excellence in a refreshingly postive way. He frequently goes beyond the call of duty to help his students be successful in life, music, and education. This professor frequently spends great deals of time with each student to council, encourage, and share life experiences with them." |
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BERTRAM JACOBS
School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Jacobs was nominated by student Damien Salamone. Damien writes "Jake's committment to teaching exceeds far, far beyond the walls of the classroom. He is committed to creating possibilities for a new kind of life for his students. He is a good man, a man with outstanding integrity, and the best teacher I have ever had."
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DOUGLAS KELLEY
Communication Studies, College of Human Services, ASU at the West Campus
Professor Kelley was nominated by student Melissa Powers. Melissa writes "Dr. Kelley has truly inspired me as a teacher and mentor, helping me discover my road in life and motivating me to be a better person. Whether he is teaching communication courses, helping pupils conduct outside research, or promoting community participation, Dr. Kelley embodies excellence." |
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KEVIN McHUGH
Department of Geography, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor McHugh was nominated by student Melinda Alexander. She writes "He is motivated by a true love of innovative and independent thought. He gets excited when students disagree with him. He seems to operate from an inherent appreciation of knowledge . and that the best way to unleash creative and intellectual potential is to learn to think for ourselves." |
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BEVERLY McIVER
Department of Geography, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor McIver was nominated by student Robin Oden. Robin writes "she possesses a nurturing quality balanced with a 'go get em' attitude that leaves each student thirsty for more instruction. Each student is ingrained with the importance of passing on their knowledge and kindness by a simple act. She has shown me how positive actions and a true heart can change the state of things to come." |
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JOSE NANEZ, Sr
Social/Behavioral Science, ASU at the West Campus
Professor Nanez was nominated by student Jordan Elliot. Jordan writes "Dr. Nanez models behavior illustrating what it takes for a person to be successful within academia and thus inspires his undergraduate students to work hard towards achieving their academic, social, and career goals.Dr. Nanez allows student to 'take ownership' of research and to work to establish the initiative and self-dscipline necessary to excel as free-thinking professionals later in life." |
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ILEANA ORLICH
Languages and Literatures, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Orlich was nominated by student Andrew McKenna. He writes "she has made me the person that I am today. Dr. Orlich is the perfect example of a professor that has dedicated her life to the work of undergraduates by teaching them, helping them develop as students, being a mentor to them in their academic career, and motivating them to pursue their passions." |
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AMY OSTROM
Department of Marketing, W.P. Carey School of Business
Professor Ostrom was nominated by department chair Michael Mokwa. He writes "she works diligently with active learning methods and skill building, along with imparting substantive knowledge. She creates an environment in and around the classroom that promotes learning at the highest levels. She is a demanding teacher who enthusiastically engages her students in the learning process, and they respond." |
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PAUL PRIVATEER
Department of English, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Privateer was nominated by student Candace Collins. She writes "he is an educator who demonstrates a passion for teaching, innovative pedagogy, commitment to mentoring, and exceptional scholarship. He fosters the critical thinking that we often find in academic rhetoric but rarely find in the classroom. Teaching, research, and service are the three valued pursuits in academia. Dr. Privateer balances all three." |
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JOHN ROBERTSON
Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, College of Technology and Applied Sciences, ASU at the Polytechnic Campus
Professor Robertson was nominated by student Laura Contrera. Laura writes "Dr. Robertson's novel teaching methods enable students to learn analytical thinking and critical problem-solving skills that are needed in today's high tech industries. Dr. Robertson also takes the time to get to know his students - their background, education, work and life experiences." |
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F. ARTURO ROSALES
Department of History, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Rosales was nominated by student Danette Turner. Danette writes "Dr. Rosales' love of knowledge and contribution to scholarship are self-evident. I have truly been inspired, edified, entertained, and mentored by an exemplary teacher. |
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BROOKS SIMPSON
Department of History, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Simpson was nominated by student Brian collier. Brian writes "Dr. Simpson is not ony a great teacher but also a tremendous scholar and mentor to students. Brooks Simpson is an old-style educator who uses all the modern technologies to weave a masterful story and to teach students not just history, but also about life." |
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ANDREW T. SMITH
School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Professor Smith was nominated by student Anna Boyer. Anna writes "no single professor has ever altered my perception of my educational career and future opportunities as much as Dr. Smith.his charm and eloquence as an instructor and storyteller convey his genuine passion for his field and for teaching." |
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DANIEL TYLAVSKY
Department of Electrical Engineering, Fulton School of Engineering
Professor Tylavsky was nominated by student Bhakti Sharma. Bhakti writes "Dr. Tylavsky is a professor par excellence. His teaching methodology is a good mix of both his research and students' interests. He is one of the pioneers of incorporating technology into his teaching style. This indicates Tylavsky's open mindedness towards classroom teaching." |
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F. MIGUEL VALENTI
Theatre/Fine Arts, Herberger College of Fine Arts
Professor Valenti was nominated by student Linnaea Kimble. Linnaea writes "he has provided me with insight, inspiration, understanding and appreciation for the process of learning. His enthusiasm for the medium I have loved all of my life, film, re-ignited a tired fire within my soul. His explanations laced with humor make students laugh and want to know more. His technique to create a "buzz" for knowledge is subtle."
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ERIC WERTHEIMER
Language, Cultures and History, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, ASU at the West Campus
Professor Wertheimer was nominated by student Sara Howard. Sara writes "never have I had more expected of me or felt the desire to push the limits of my own abilities than in his classes. His vast knowledge amazes me. He is more than a teacher - he is a scholar, a mentor, and an inspiration to the next generations of academic professionals." |
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FREDERIC ZENHAUSERN
Biodesign Institute, Center for Applied Nanobioscience
Professor Zenhausern was nominated by student Andrew Harrison. He writes "he has provided an unparalleled interest in the scholarship and education of his students, stimulating them academically and intellectually, and most importantly in engineering, attempting to connect industry with academia. The most impressive thing of all about this professor is that based on his teaching of his class, you would never be able to tell that he has such a demanding role in research and policy outside the classroom."
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