Several faculty members at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga were honored for their achievements.<\/p>\n
Each year, the University of Tennessee Alumni Association (UTAA) recognizes two faculty members on the UT campuses for their outstanding teaching. The 2014 UTAA Outstanding Teacher Awards were given to Joanie Sompayrac, UC Foundation Professor of Accounting and Faculty Assistant Director of the Brock Scholars Program and and Matthew Guy, Associate Professor in the Department of English.<\/p>\n
The award honors competence in their academic disciplines, an ability to generate enthusiasm for the subject taught, and a willingness to devote outside time to students.<\/p>\n
The UTC Student Government Association presents annual awards to two outstanding professors chosen by the student body for exemplary teaching skills and exceptional concern for students.<\/p>\n
Margaret Kovach, Co-Director of STEM Education at UTC and Abdul Ofoli, U.C. Foundation Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, the 2014 SGA Outstanding Professors, receive a monetary check and a plaque.\u00a0 Their pictures will be hung on the wall in the University Center.<\/p>\n
Deborah McAllister won the 2014 Outstanding University Service Award, given to recognize a professor who has gone above and beyond the usual call of duty. \u00a0For the last two years, McAllister has crisscrossed the state representing the concerns and issues of the faculty to higher education administration, legislators, and countless others as the UTC Faculty Senate President.<\/p>\n
Gary McDonald of Engineering was honored with the 2014 University Academic Advisor Award.\u00a0 McDonald advises the newest and youngest engineering majors.<\/p>\n
The Council of Scholars was established by the campus and the University of Chattanooga Foundation to honor outstanding scholarly endeavor. The 2014 Council of Scholar inductees include:<\/p>\n