Every spring, we celebrate and recognize the quality of mentoring, service, teaching and scholarship being done in our college by presenting the following awards.

SUSAN M. HARTMANN MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP AWARD

This year’s winner, Terri Fisher, professor of psychology and Mansfield campus assistant dean, was nominated for her contributions on behalf of women and underserved students on the Mansfield campus; setting a standard to ease the way for women scholars, and pioneering ways to help women do the jobs they love without compromising their personal lives.

HONORS FACULTY SERVICE AWARD

This year’s recipient of the ASC Honors Faculty Service Award, Professor Olli Tuovinen, microbiology, as Microbiology Honors Advisor has made significant contributions to Honors advising both at the department and college level, serving as the microbiology department liaison to the Arts and Sciences Advising Office. Everything he does, nominators say, is carried out in a way that makes students feel they have a supportive ally.

OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD

The award honors exceptional teaching by one of our more than 1,000 outstanding arts and sciences faculty members. Administered by the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council, it is the only faculty teaching award administered entirely by students — from nomination to selection. It also is notable in that it has been given annually since 1947. The recipient receives a one-time award of $1,000.

Students say Outstanding Teaching Award Winner, English Professor Wendy Hesford changes how they view the world, pushes them to grow and creates a positive learning environment. One said, “She introduced me to Nancy Mairs' memoir, Waist High in the World. It raised issues such as handicap efficiency, accessibility and point of view. It changed the way I look at the world around me. I started analyzing the structure of buildings…and realized just how uninviting the world must feel to individuals with disabilities.”

Outstanding Teaching Award — Finalist — Kenneth Koenig, associate professor, mathematics

OUTSTANDING GRADUATE ASSOCIATE TEACHING AWARD

Created by the Student Council in 2010, the council via a rigorous process, identifies one (from an enormous pool of dedicated graduate student teachers) Graduate Teaching Associate for outstanding teaching recognition. The recipient receives a one-time award of $500.

Outstanding Graduate Associate Teaching Award Winner, Krista Cunningham (chemistry) Several of Krista Cunningham’s students nominated her because of her ability to make organic chemistry fun and relatable to everyday topics. Many talked about her approachability and helpfulness, how supportive she is of her students, constantly encouraging them and enjoying their success.

Outstanding Graduate Associate Teaching Award Finalist — Mary Rhollans, mathematics

HARLAN HATCHER ARTS AND SCIENCES DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD

The award recognizes a full professor who has an exceptional record in teaching, research and service. Established in 2002 by Mrs. Anne Hatcher and her family, the award honors Dr. Harlan Hatcher, an alumnus and former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and president of the University of Michigan from 1951-1967.  The recipient receives a one-time award of $3,000.

This year’s recipient, Allison Snow, professor, EEOB, is a world‐renowned authority on ecological effects of transgenic crops, gene flow and biotechnology risk assessment. Her Interdisciplinary research and collaborations span ecology, evolution, agriculture, biotechnology, genome engineering and helped shape the field of environmental risk assessment of genetically engineered organisms. During her nine years as Founding Director of the Undergraduate Research Office, Snow implemented a wide variety of programs contributing to university goals of enriching undergraduate education.