University of Missouri faculty were among those honored with the 2007 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during a luncheon held Wednesday, April 11, at MU. Coordinating Board for Higher Education Chair Kathy Swann presented the awards to the University honorees, including Dr. Vairam Arunachalam, professor of accountancy, MU; Dr. Kathleen Kilway, associate professor of chemistry, UMKC; Dr. Kent Peaslee, curators’ teaching professor of metallurgical engineering, UMR; and Dr. Gregory Geisler, associate professor of business, UMSL. Recipients were selected by their respective institutions for outstanding teaching, innovation in course design and delivery, effective advising, service to the institution’s community, and commitment to excellence.
CBHE Chair Kathy Swann with MU honoree
Dr. Vairam Arunachalam and MU Chancellor
Brady Deaton.
CBHE Chair Kathy Swann with UMKC honoree
Dr. Kathleen Kilway and Mary Lou Hines Fritts of UMKC.
CBHE Chair Kathy Swann with UMR honoree
Dr. Kent Peaslee and UM Senior Vice President
for Academic Affairs Steve Lehmkuhle.
CBHE Chair Kathy Swann with UMSL honoree
Dr. Gregory Geisler and UMSL Chancellor Tom George.