Mastery Through Challenge Award

This award honors teachers of an undergraduate course who maintain high academic standards in challenging courses. They push students to think critically, develop resilience, and grow intellectually. While these educators may not always receive immediate praise, their rigorous instruction is invaluable in shaping students’ long-term success.

Who Are You

Faculty Member's Name

Department

Nominator's Name

Nominator's Email

Course(s) Name

Semester(s)/Year(s)

Capacity in which I experienced his/her teaching

In answering the questions below, please be as specific as you can be so we can understand what made this professor special to your experience at Smith.

Describe how this professor maintains high academic standards in a challenging course.

How does this professor push students to think critically, develop resilience, and grow intellectually, in ways that can be invaluable in shaping students' long-term success?