Past OTA Recipients
The Outstanding Teaching Award honors outstanding teaching by nontenure-track and part-time faculty at 5X社区.
Every year, three Kent State faculty members are honored with awards of $1,500 each for their outstanding achievements in teaching. The Outstanding Teaching Award is the highest teaching award accorded to nontenure-track and part-time faculty at 5X社区. The award parallels the Distinguished Teaching Awards sponsored by the Kent Alumni Association.
2023 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Jennifer Lampe, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, Kent Campus
- Anthony Mirando, Architecture and Environmental Design, Kent Campus
- David Zachrich, School of Communication Studies, Kent Campus
2022 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Kathleen Dwinnells, College of Nursing, 5X社区 at Trumbull Campus
- Jeffrey Huston, Health Sciences, Kent Campus
- Eric Taylor, Department of Earth Sciences, 5X社区 at Stark
2021 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Aaron Bacue, Communication Studies, Kent Campus
- Jamie McCartney, Lifespan Development & Educ Sciences, Kent Campus
- Ana Wetzl, Department of English, 5X社区 at Trumbull
2020 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Abbey Eng, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Kent Campus
- Timothy Fritz, Animation Game Design, 5X社区 at Tuscarawas
- Joan Steidl, Human Services Technology, 5X社区 at Ashtabula
2019 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Katherine Amey, Department of Geography, 5X社区 at Ashtabula
- David Bowers, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent Campus
- Daniel Dankovich, Department of Biological Sciences, 5X社区 at East Liverpool
2018 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Mary Heidler, Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Kent Campus
- Mary Kutchin, College of Nursing, Kent Campus
- Eriko Tanaka, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Kent Campus
2017 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Ellen Daniels, College of Business Administration, Kent Campus
- Rochelle Hostler, School of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies, Kent Campus
- Dr. Richard Mangrum, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Kent Campus
2016 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Valerie Cubon-Bell, Chemistry, Trumbull Campus
- Robert Eckman, School of Digital Sciences, Kent Campus
- Joseph Karpinski, College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Kent Campus
2015 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Mary Bacha, College of Nursing, Kent Campus
- Jill Lahrmer, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Kent Campus
- Matthew Shank, Department of English, Kent Campus
2014 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Beth Campbell, Department of Sociology, Kent State Stark
- Melissa Dyer, College of Nursing, Kent Campus
- Dan Ross, Department of Geography, Kent Campus
2013 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Robin Joynes, Psychology
- Uma Krishnan, English
- Randy Ruchotzke, Mathematical Sciences
2012 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- David Graff, Sociology
- Mary Beth Lukach, Nursing
- Fetna Mikati, Modern and Classical Language Studies
2011 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Paula Dancie, Fashion
- David Dumpe, Finance
- Richard Stanislaw, Political Science
2010 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Don McFall, Business Administration
- Richard Robyn, Political Science
- Ivanka Sabolich, Sociology
2009 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Irene Axiotis, Health Education
- Elizabeth Howard, English
- Margaret Ruth Leslie, Chemistry
2008 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Barbara Andreas, Biological Sciences
- Mary Beth Rollick, Mathematical Science
- Jon Secaur, Physics
2007 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Katherine Blackbird, English
- Vernon Sykes, Political Science
- Steve Vickery, Modern and Classical Languages
2006 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Robert S. Jewell, Journalism and Mass Communication
- Joseph Minerovic, Mathematics
- Walter Pechenuk, Computer Science
2005 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Juliann Dorff, Non-tenure Track, Instructor, Art Education, Kent Campus
- Sheri Leafgren, Non-tenure Track, Instructor, Teaching, Leadership and Curriculum Studies, Kent Campus
- Thomas Rutledge, Non-tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, East Liverpool Campus
2004 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Tracey Carlson, School of Nursing, Kent Campus
- Anne Morrison, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Foundations and Special Services, Kent Campus
- Mahbobeh Vezvaei, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Kent Campus
2003 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Murphy Ajayi, Geauga Campus
- Margie Iagulli, Salem Campus
- Major Ragain, English
2002 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Christine Balan, Education
- Chris McVay, Pan-African Studies
- Nancy Panthofer, Nursing
2001 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Peggy Manchester, Mathematics, Salem Campus
- Linda Ranucci, English, Kent Campus
- Lisa Waite, Communication Studies, Stark Campus
2000 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Sue Briggs, English
- David Dees, Salem Campus
- Roxanne Precopia, Fashion Design
1999 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Tracy Laux, Mathematics
- Mwatabu Okantah, Pan-African Studies
- Beverly Petersen-Fitts, Dance
1998 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- John Barrick, Physics
- Rosa Commisso, Modern and Classical Languages
- Kimberly Winebrenner, English
1997 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- Jeanne M. Bennett, Family and Consumer Studies
- David A. Larwin, Salem Campus
- Carol J. Steiner, Mathematics
1996 Outstanding Term Teaching Award Recipients
- C. Ann Carruthers, Music
- Sandra Eaglen, Salem Campus
- Doug Goldsmith, Art