There's a piece of good news for you
I came into the office Friday night to work on the manuscript (it being that time of the year and all), and what should I find waiting for me on my desk but a little missive from the Graduate School. Turns out that I've been selected as one of the recipients of this year's Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Awards. Woo hoo!
Nice to be recognized, certainly, but this award in particular is for faculty who contribute by
- organizing and providing a supportive environment for research and scholarship, including teaching and modeling responsible conduct, careful advising and instruction in teaching
- enhancing students’ academic and professional skills
- sponsoring students’ entry into the academic and professional community of the discipline
- guiding students in administrative, organizational, and professional matters
- helping students achieve career placement and professional success
- serving as a role model of successful mentoring and training graduate students to effectively supervise and mentor
That's not a half-bad description of what I've been trying to do as graduate director for the past 1+ years, so I'm particularly flattered by this.
That is all.
Comments
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Marcia | April 8, 2006 7:08 AM
Wow--that's awesome, Collin. Congrats!
Posted by: Deb | April 8, 2006 9:54 AM
Very cool! And very much deserved. Congratulations, Collin!
Posted by: Chris Geyer | April 8, 2006 10:26 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: John | April 8, 2006 10:38 AM
Way to go!! I'm sure that you'll continue to strive for excellence. That's just how you roll.
Congrats!
Posted by: DigitalPenny | April 8, 2006 11:30 AM
It's because you deserve it. And I don't say that just because you're nice to me.
Posted by: susansinclair | April 8, 2006 11:37 AM
You deserve this and much more. Congratulations.
Posted by: Clancy | April 8, 2006 12:13 PM
Excellent news. Congratulations!
Posted by: Tamika | April 8, 2006 1:16 PM
Hurrah! Good going, C.
Posted by: Derek | April 8, 2006 1:34 PM
You were doing all of these things long before you were grad director. Congratulations.
Posted by: aerobil | April 8, 2006 2:10 PM
I'm trying to work on UT's award for you, given how much you helped me through grad school. :)
Posted by: jenny | April 8, 2006 3:36 PM
Yippee!
I hope you the award also comes with one boatload of cash.
Posted by: dhawhee | April 8, 2006 5:25 PM
Congrats! :-) We've never met, but you've helped *me* too!
Posted by: Billie | April 8, 2006 6:35 PM
way to go! & all that while juggling a whole bevy of maleable & often indecisive examinees! :)
Posted by: tyra | April 8, 2006 9:14 PM
Fantastic--you must go out and celebrate!
Posted by: joanna | April 8, 2006 11:41 PM
Duuuuude
Posted by: DAD | April 9, 2006 4:29 AM
Doesn't "the award winning Collin Brooke" have a nice ring to it? Cheers!
Posted by: cbd | April 9, 2006 11:22 AM
Proud to know ya. I've been learning from you as a teacher for years. You should get an award for that, too.
Posted by: senioritis | April 9, 2006 11:50 AM
Nicely done!
Posted by: George | April 9, 2006 12:49 PM
After only 1+ years, this is an AMAZING award. Hope you appreciate the award for the compliment it truly is.
Posted by: DocMara | April 9, 2006 2:53 PM
Congrats, congrats!
Posted by: Nels | April 9, 2006 3:18 PM
Thanks, all, for the kind words...
Posted by: collin | April 12, 2006 2:58 AM