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School of Business professors recognized by Center for Teaching Excellence

Monday, June 29, 2009

BY LAURA WOLFE

School of Business professors Bob DeYoung, Chuck Krider and Paul Mason were recognized as outstanding teachers by business students at the 12th annual Celebration of Teaching reception in May. The reception was sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence and provides students an opportunity to thank a teacher who has had a significant impact on their education.

Professors were selected by students in their department on the basis of organization for effective teaching, communication of expectations and efforts to help students meet these expectations, evaluation of students' work, use of interactive activities to enhance the classroom experience, and the role of the teacher in one-on-one or small group interaction.

DeYoung, Capitol Federal Professor in Financial Markets and Institutions, and Krider, MBA academic director, were nominated by graduate business students Katie Ferro and Shane Moser. Ferro and Moser, in their nomination, wrote that Professor DeYoung is "very gracious with his valuable time. He spends hours and hours answering individual questions, brainstorming research ideas, and challenging students' critical thinking skills," adding that Professor DeYoung is a "tremendous asset to the Business School's Ph.D. program."

In regards to Krider's dedication to teaching, Ferro and Moser stated that he "understands the true value of learning, offering every available resource, event, and contact to enrich a student's learning experience. Professor Krider is deeply dedicated to making the experience for each MBA student rich and engaging."

Paul Mason, senior lecturer in forensic accounting, was nominated by School of Business students Kristen Hageman and Nick Squire. Hageman and Squire's recommendation stated that Mason "teaches in a way that keeps students engaged," and that his "teaching method along with his skills and experience bring an invaluable opportunity to learn in his classes."

DeYoung, Krider, and Mason were among 22 educators nominated by graduate students for exemplifying outstanding graduate education.