This student-created, competitive award recognizes professors who have gone above and beyond in their mentoring, advice, and teaching. All full- or part-time History faculty members are eligible, except for the current PAT advisor. PAT members nominate professors by writing no more than a page to describe how their nominee meets or exceeds the requirements listed below. All active PAT members vote, and a simple 51% majority decides that year’s winner.
Phi Alpha Theta, Kappa Iota Chapter, Annual Professor Engagement Award
Purpose: To acknowledge and award professors for their contributions to the betterment of our education. Professors have an important impact on the students’ learning experience in college and can help students in and out of the classroom. This annual award allows Phi Alpha Theta members to show our appreciation for professors who go above and beyond what is expected of them.
Requirements: The chosen professor must be someone who truly has challenged students to become better scholars and historians. It should be someone who teaches in a respectful and engaging manner, and covers important and timely topics. It should be someone who promotes positive civic engagement. And it should especially be a professor who goes out of their way to be involved and concerned about their students.
Phi Alpha Theta, Kappa Iota Chapter, Annual Professor Engagement Award Winners
- Dr. Amy Rutenberg (2020-2021)
- Dr. Larry McDonnell (2021-2022)
- Dr. Brian Behnken (2022-2023)
- Dr. James T. Andrews (2023-2024)