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School of Business Appoints Teaching Fellows

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Mark Haug and Kelly Welch, both business lecturers, have been appointed School of Business Teaching Fellows.

The Teaching Fellows program, established last spring, honors outstanding teaching by terminally qualified non-tenure track faculty members. Honorees receive the title of Teaching Fellow and a small annual stipend.

"It's such a nice distinction to have," Haug said. "I enjoy teaching a lot and to have that recognized is an honor."

Nominees for the award were taken when it was announced, and The Administrative Committee and the Faculty Advisory Committee voted unanimously on Haug and Welch.

"Teaching is what I love to do most," Welch said. "I spend most of my time trying to figure out the best way to improve the classes here, what new classes we can add and how we can make the existing classes better for students, so that's why it's an honor for me."

Welch has a doctorate degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago. This semester he teaches two courses in finance.

Haug has a law degree from the University of Kansas and a doctorate degree from the University of Colorado. This semester Haug teaches a statistics course and a supply chain management course.

"Mark and Kelly are exceptional teachers, valued citizens of the School, and deserving of this special recognition," William Fuerst, dean of business, said.