Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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Jacquelin Collins, associate professor of history, was chosen as an outstan- ding lecturer. Louise Luchsinger displays the skills that gave her the honor of outstan- ding lecturer. Outstanding professor Carl M. Andersen was honored by Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa during Faculty Recognition Week. He is an associate professor of human development and family studies. Mike Katsaras, a student from Greece, and Mark Lehr, a teacher ' s assistant, work in the lab with outstanding professor Tom B. Stenis, an associate professor of elec- trical engineering. James Rabb 24 — Outstanding Professors

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Outstanding Professors Spark Classroom Interest What we learn with pleasure, we never forget. — Anonymous. It takes more than a high GPA for a student to enjoy a successful college career; in fact, much of a student ' s suc- cess is dependent upon the amount of caring exhibited by teachers. During Faculty Recogni- tion Week, Nov. 14-18, Mor- tar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa national honor societies honored five Texas Tech instructors for their ef- forts and teaching skills. Those honored were Carl M. Andersen, associate pro- fessor of home and family life and human development; Norman Hopper, associate professor of plant and soil science; Louise Luchsinger, undergraduate dean of the College of Business Ad- ministration; Jacquelin Col- lins, associate professor of history; and Tom B. Stenis, associate professor of elec- trical engineering. According to these pro- fessors, teaching to interested students, communicating ideas, teacher appreciation Louise Luchsinger, associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Col- lege of Business Administration, gets a point across in one of her classes. Norman Hopper, associate professor of plant and soil science, believes col- lege students are the best to work with. and student feedback are the key ingredients in making their profession an enjoyable one. Each of the instructors had his or her own reasons for selecting college teaching for a career. For most, though, the choice to teach at a higher education level over that of, say, a secondary level, was made because of the students. At the college level, they ' re more interested. They ' re here mainly because they want to be here, said Hopper. I think it ' s the best age group to work with. In motivating students, sparking an interest in the classroom is an important factor. Encouraging class discussion and questions and emphasizing office hours and availability for extra help are just as important to an in- structor as is personal classroom acknowledgement. Stenis said he believes each person is bestowed a God- given talent and that he believes his is teaching. The main purpose of this is for us to serve others, he said. — Stephanie Kahn Outstanding Professors — i O