Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence
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The generosity of an alumnus has made possible an annual award to a current Elizabethtown College faculty member for excellence in teaching and mentoring. The award is named in honor of J. Kenneth Kreider, professor of history emeritus, and Carroll L. Kreider, professor of business emerita "for their inspirational service to countless students at Elizabethtown College." The Kreiders were not only inspirational in the classroom, but were also powerful mentors and role models.
The Elizabethtown College Community (students, faculty and staff members, and alumni) are encouraged to nominate a faculty member whose teaching, mentoring and leadership on campus are inspirational to current and former students. Current full-time faculty members who have taught at the College for at least three years are eligible. Choose from the drop-down list and write a brief (250-500 word) statement on why the nominated faculty member is deserving of the award. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 21. Please note: If you nominated a faculty member last year, you do not need to resubmit the nomination. Your nomination will be considered along with new nominations submitted this year.
The Professional Development Committee and two students will choose the recipient of the prize from all those nominated. Remember, to be eligible for consideration, a faculty member must be nominated by at least three of the following constituencies: students, faculty and staff members, and alumni. If you’ve nominated someone, encourage members of other constituencies in the campus community to support the faculty member you have nominated. The recipient of the Kreider Prize will be announced mid-April.
Questions about the nomination process may be directed to Jill Moore, assistant to the dean for academic affairs and faculty development at 717-361-1555 or moorejill@etown.edu.
2019 - 2020 Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence Recipient
E. Fletcher McClellan
The 2019-2020 recipient of the Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence is Dr. E. Fletcher McClellan, Professor of Political Science. The Professional Development Committee noted Dr. McClellan exemplifies the outstanding faculty-student interaction for which Elizabethtown College is known. Student, alumni, and staff nomination letters all stressed McClellan’s passion for his subject matter and commitment to Elizabethtown College students. One writer wrote, “His ability to connect and modernize even the oldest of political history enables students to appreciate and implement material in every situation and prepares us for a life of civic engagement.” Another common theme in the nomination letters is McClellan’s support for students’ professional development. The Committee noted McClellan’s 2018 receipt of the Craig L. Brians Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research and Mentorship, a national award from the Political Science Education Section of the American Political Science Association.
McClellan will deliver the Kreider Prize Lecture this fall.
Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence (past recipients)
- 2014-15 - Oya Ozkanca
- 2015-16 - Edward Chung
- 2016-17 - J. Robert Spence
- 2017-18 - Kurt DeGoede
- 2018-19 - Michele Kozmor ’93
Ranck Prize for Research Excellence
The Ranck Prize for Research Excellence is an award that is presented annually to an Elizabethtown College faculty member in recognition of his/her excellence in research and commitment to his/her field of study. The Award, which has been made possible through the generosity of Dr. Robert O. Kerr ’64 and Mary Ann Kerr ’64, is named in honor of Dr. John P. Ranck ’58, professor of chemistry emeritus, "for his inspirational service to countless students at Elizabethtown College."
Nominations may come from the candidate or from others (academics from the nominee’s field). Consistent with the Boyer model of scholarship, research is considered in the broadest context of understanding and includes peer-reviewed work in the areas of scholarship of discovery, the scholarship of integration, the scholarship of application/engagement, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. As such, “research” may be taken to include any of the following: publication or presentation of papers; publication of books and other scholarly material; exhibitions of art, theatrical or musical performances; and other items appropriate to the discipline.
2019 - 2020 Ranck Prize for Research Excellence Recipient
Susan Mapp
The Committee commended Dr. Mapp on her outstanding record of scholarship, including authorship of four books published by Oxford University Press, six book chapters, and 21 peer-reviewed publications. She has made a significant impact on her field publishing the textbook, Human Rights and Social Justice in a Global Perspective: An introduction to International Social Work, soon to be in its third edition. Dr. Mapp has presented her research internationally and serves as the founding co-editor-chief of the Journal of Human Rights and Social Work. The committee noted her scholarship strongly ties into the college’s values of social justice and human dignity.
Ranck Prize for Research Excellence (past recipients)
- 2017-18 - April Kelly-Woessner
- 2018-19 - E. Douglas Bomberger
Polanowski Prize for Excellence in Faculty-Student Advising and Mentorship
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The Polanowski Prize for Excellence in Faculty-Student Advising and Mentorship is presented annually to an Elizabethtown College faculty member to commend and celebrate excellence in advising and mentoring students toward successful graduate school placement and/or careers. The Polanowski Prize for Excellence, which has been made possible through the generosity of Dr. Mary E. Schmidt ’79 and Dr. Russell Libby, honors Dr. Frank P. Polanowski, Associate Professor of Biology Emeritus, for his inspirational service to countless students at Elizabethtown College.
The Elizabethtown College Community (students, faculty, administrators/staff, and alumni) is encouraged to nominate a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in advising and mentoring. Current full-time faculty members who have taught at the College for at least three years are eligible. To nominate a faculty member, choose from the drop-down list and provide a brief (250-500 word) statement on why the nominated faculty member is deserving of the award. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Please note that should your nominee not receive the award in this cycle, your nomination will be included for two additional years in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.
The faculty Professional Development Committee (PDC) and a representative group of current students will choose the recipient of the Polanowski Prize from the list of faculty members who were nominated by at least three of the following constituencies: alumni, current students, faculty, and administrators/staff. Members of the PDC may be nominated, but they will not be eligible for the award until their service on the committee has ended. You are welcomed to encourage members of other constituencies in the Elizabethtown College community to support the faculty member you have nominated. The recipient of the Polanowski Prize will be announced in March 2020.
Questions about the nomination process may be directed to Jill Moore, assistant to the dean for academic affairs and faculty development at 717-361-1555 or moorejill@etown.edu.
2018 - 2019 Polanowski Prize for Excellence in Faculty-Student Advising and Mentorship Recipient
Anya Goldina
The selection committee noted Anya Goldina, assistant professor of biology, builds robust and meaningful relationships with students that have lasting impacts on their development and their lives. She provides opportunities for students to build substantial skills through research and lays a foundation that, for many students, eventually leads to graduate school. One of her students used the following adjectives to describe Goldina. (She) “is dedicated, encouraging, hard-working, passionate and inspiring.” Her colleagues recognize the value of her work with students to set goals, refine timelines, and hone study skills. Goldina remains connected to alumni and continues to serve as a trusted advisor as they embark on their professional lives.