The Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award was created in 1994 to encourage, identify, recognize, reward, and support good teaching by faculty of the University of North Carolina system. Faculty members of any of the 17 institutions of the University of North Carolina System are eligible.
Sustained, distinguished, and superb achievement in university public service and outreach, and contributions to improving the quality of life of the citizens of North Carolina.
The creativity and impact of a nominee's achievements are of a magnitude that greatly exceeds the normal accomplishments of a productive faculty.
In the spirit of CAE's goal to promote the growth of excellence in teaching and learning, we feel it is important to recognize members of the Appalachian community who are actively participating in this culture
Six prestigious faculty members are given the following awards each year:
- Board of Governors' Excellence in Teaching Award
- Appalachian's Campus Excellence in Teaching Award
2021-2022 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Caroline Smith
Health and Exercise Science
College of Health Sciences
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2020 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass
Music Theory and Composition
Hayes School of Music
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2019-2020 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Mr. D. Jason Miller
Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment
College of Fine and Applied Arts
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2018-2019 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Joe Gonzalez
Global Studies Program
Watauga Residential College and the Honors College
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2017-2018 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Tracy Smith
Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
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2016-2017 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Lisa Runner
Music Education
Hayes School of Music
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2015-2016 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Jennifer Burris
Physics and Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences
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2014-2015 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Timothy Huelsman
Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences
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