Faculty Recognized for Excellence Under Extraordinary Circumstances
Academic Citizenship
Megan McCabe, Assistant Professor, Religious Studies
• detailed, important, time-consuming and difficult work as co-chair of the University Commission on Gonzaga’s Response to the Catholic Sexual Abuse Crisis
• role in a joint project with Fordham University: Taking Responsibility: Jesuit Educational Institutions Confront the Causes and Legacy of Clergy Sexual Abuse
Teaching Excellence-Non-tenure Track
Susan Edwards, Lecturer, Nursing
• implemented a simulation lab allowing nursing students to continue progressing in their education during the pandemic
• developed policy & procedure manual for gaining clinical hours via virtual simulation for state approval
Collaborative Work
Martin Schiavenato, Joan Owens, Assistant Professors, Nursing
• significant, meaningful and collaborative work when many colleagues struggled to adapt to remote delivery considerations
Teaching Excellence-Tenured
Vikas Gumbhir, Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminology
• directs the undergraduate research program (Advanced Seminar in Research and Theory)
• facilitates the Graduate School Workshops every fall semester
• led the Mock Trial team to national recognition (2018-2019)
Open Award
Laura Truitt, Assistant Professor, Art
• innovative teaching includes co-teaching Chemistry & the Arts in conjunction with the chemistry department, exploring pigments
• engaging students in painting community murals, and work with Artist At Risk, featuring international artists such as refugees and political exiles
Teaching Excellence-Tenure Track
Caoimhín De Barra, Associate Professor, History
• designed and implemented four new upper-division courses
• signature focus on maximizing student engagement
Professional Contributions-Tenured
Vincent Alfonso, Professor, Education
• co-authored and co-edited numerous books and journal articles where his reputation led to his work being widely adopted in university programs
• presented throughout the country, and school districts are implementing his methodologies
Diversity
Naghme Morlock, Assistant Professor, Sociology & Criminology
• organized monthly writing circles for faculty to collaborate and hold each other accountable concerning diversity, equity and inclusion matters
• significant contribution toward institutionalizing the mission and goals of GU’s commitment to diversity
Professional Contribution-Tenure Track
Raven Maragh-Lloyd, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
• prolific researcher with seven articles/book chapters published or in press
• with team, received $1.2 million grant to study extremism and radicalism online to develop strategies to disrupt this behavior
Community Engaged Learning
Kathleen Nitta, Assistant Professor, Education
• worked with Logan partners to find new ways of integrating her Math Methods students into the virtual classroom
• GU students offered engaging activities and critical math support to Logan Elementary youth
Megan McCabe, Assistant Professor, Religious Studies
• detailed, important, time-consuming and difficult work as co-chair of the University Commission on Gonzaga’s Response to the Catholic Sexual Abuse Crisis
• role in a joint project with Fordham University: Taking Responsibility: Jesuit Educational Institutions Confront the Causes and Legacy of Clergy Sexual Abuse
Teaching Excellence-Non-tenure Track
Susan Edwards, Lecturer, Nursing
• implemented a simulation lab allowing nursing students to continue progressing in their education during the pandemic
• developed policy & procedure manual for gaining clinical hours via virtual simulation for state approval
Collaborative Work
Martin Schiavenato, Joan Owens, Assistant Professors, Nursing
• significant, meaningful and collaborative work when many colleagues struggled to adapt to remote delivery considerations
Teaching Excellence-Tenured
Vikas Gumbhir, Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminology
• directs the undergraduate research program (Advanced Seminar in Research and Theory)
• facilitates the Graduate School Workshops every fall semester
• led the Mock Trial team to national recognition (2018-2019)
Open Award
Laura Truitt, Assistant Professor, Art
• innovative teaching includes co-teaching Chemistry & the Arts in conjunction with the chemistry department, exploring pigments
• engaging students in painting community murals, and work with Artist At Risk, featuring international artists such as refugees and political exiles
Teaching Excellence-Tenure Track
Caoimhín De Barra, Associate Professor, History
• designed and implemented four new upper-division courses
• signature focus on maximizing student engagement
Professional Contributions-Tenured
Vincent Alfonso, Professor, Education
• co-authored and co-edited numerous books and journal articles where his reputation led to his work being widely adopted in university programs
• presented throughout the country, and school districts are implementing his methodologies
Diversity
Naghme Morlock, Assistant Professor, Sociology & Criminology
• organized monthly writing circles for faculty to collaborate and hold each other accountable concerning diversity, equity and inclusion matters
• significant contribution toward institutionalizing the mission and goals of GU’s commitment to diversity
Professional Contribution-Tenure Track
Raven Maragh-Lloyd, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
• prolific researcher with seven articles/book chapters published or in press
• with team, received $1.2 million grant to study extremism and radicalism online to develop strategies to disrupt this behavior
Community Engaged Learning
Kathleen Nitta, Assistant Professor, Education
• worked with Logan partners to find new ways of integrating her Math Methods students into the virtual classroom
• GU students offered engaging activities and critical math support to Logan Elementary youth