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School of Nursing Teaching Awards

Faculty Teaching Award | Academic Support Staff Teaching Award | Doctoral Student Organization Faculty Award | Undergraduate Advisor Award


Four School of Nursing faculty members have been recognized for their teaching excellence.

The Faculty Teaching Award recognizes a member of the School of Nursing faculty for excellence in teaching. Dr. Diane Spatz, assistant professor of health care for women and children, received this year's award for "…demonstrat[ing] both a professional and personal commitment to teaching undergraduate students."

Faculty Teaching Award | Academic Support Staff Teaching Award | Doctoral Student Organization Faculty Award | Undergraduate Advisor Award

The Academic Support Staff Teaching Award recognizes excellence in teaching including knowledge of subject matter, ability to present subject matter clearly, and have an interest, be accessible and have a willingness to work with students. This year's award was received by Michael Clark, a clinical instructor and preceptor. He was recognized for "the dedication he has to teaching future nurses and molding them into knowledgeable people like himself. His fluency in the subject matter of nursing and his ability to convey that to his students is amazing."


Faculty Teaching Award | Academic Support Staff Teaching Award | Doctoral Student Organization Faculty Award | Undergraduate Advisor Award

The Doctoral Student Organization Faculty Award recognizes the significant impact and contributions of the faculty to the development of future nursing scholars, researchers, and leaders. Dr. Susan Gennaro, professor, Director of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Studies, and Director of the International Center of Research for Women, Children, and Families, is recognized "because of the example she sets to all for personal and professional excellence. Her brilliant scholarship and commitment to nursing are outstanding. Further, she sets high standards for doctoral students and expects us to meet them but cares enough for each of us individually to provide just the right support. She has compassion, sensitivity, and a commitment to fairness that is evident in her interactions with students."


Faculty Teaching Award | Academic Support Staff Teaching Award | Doctoral Student Organization Faculty Award | Undergraduate Advisor Award

The Undergraduate Advisor Award recognizes a member of the faculty who excels in advising undergraduate students. Dr. Eileen Sullivan-Marx, associate professor of nursing, was recognized as, " thoroughly aware of what Penn had to offer and what [was] needed to do to take full advantage of those opportunities. It's important to have mentors like Eileen to expose all students to opportunities that she knows a lot about and provides ways to engage in them.

Faculty Teaching Award | Academic Support Staff Teaching Award | Doctoral Student Organization Faculty Award | Undergraduate Advisor Award


Almanac, Vol. 48, No. 31, April 23, 2002

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Tuesday,
April 23, 2002
Volume 48 Number 31
www.upenn.edu/almanac/

James Wilson, director of IHGT, is stepping down as institute broadens it focus.
The School of Dental Medicine and the School of Nursing each recognize four of their finest for excellence in teaching.
The guidelines for faculty and staff salary increases for 2002-2003 stress merit and performance as the basis for any increases.
An invitation to commencement is extended to the University community.
The deaths of two former deans (Wharton & GSFA), an emeritus professor and an emeritus trustee.
University Council committee reports on the agenda for Wednesday's meeting include: Personnel Benefits, Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics, and International Programs.
The Penn Reading Project has chosen the text for the incoming freshmen class; faculty members are encouraged to lead a small discussion group in September.
The A-3 Assembly seeks volunteers (weekly-paid employees) to serve on the Executive Board; 20 positions are available.
Penn faculty and staff are invited to the Children's Festival Opening Night Picnic and Performance, as well as a lunchtime party at the Museum to celebrate its new wing and courtyard garden.
The schools announce their graduation ceremonies and speakers.