FIVE FINALISTS NAMED FOR
WCU’S TOP TEACHING AWARD

CULLOWHEE – Five Western Carolina University faculty members have been named finalists for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, which will be presented during the General Faculty Meeting and Award Convocation at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Coulter Building recital hall.

The award, established in 1976, is the university’s highest honor in recognition of superior teaching. Winners are chosen through a two-stage process that includes nominations by students and faculty members, followed by a review of teaching techniques and portfolios by an awards committee. Recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium and an engraved plaque.

The finalists are Aaron Ball, associate professor of engineering technology; Julia Barnes, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science; Mimi Fenton, associate professor of English; Angela Grube, assistant professor of health and human performance; and Will Peebles, associate professor of music.