TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies recently presented the 17th annual Award for Teaching Excellence to Dr. Raymond L. Guffin Jr., Stillman College professor, and Dr. Linda Olivet, UA Capstone College of Nursing professor emeritus.
Recipients were selected for the award in credit and non-credit teaching categories. Guffin was selected as the credit category winner for his long service as an instructor in the UA External Degree Program. Olivet was named the non-credit recipient for her leadership and teaching in several programs on health and aging issues.
Sponsored for the first time by the college’s board of visitors, the award included a plaque and a monetary award. Dr. Carolyn C. Dahl, dean of the college, made presentations to the winners at a recognition dinner held Friday, Sept. 20, at Indian Hills Country Club in Tuscaloosa.
Criteria used in selecting the winners included excellence in enhancing student learning with sensitivity to individual student needs, methods of instruction that demonstrate creativity in presentation of subject matter, ability to motivate students and commitment to continuing education.
For more information about the Award for Teaching Excellence, contact Nancy Williams in the UA College of Continuing Studies at 205/348-2199 or nwilliam@ccs.ua.edu.
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