Educators are honored for teaching and advising excellence

Recipients honored by LAS for contributions to college's core mission

Dana Rabin, professor of history and recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, is one of several faculty, advisors, teaching assistants, and teaching interns recognized for their efforts in educating and advising.

Faculty, advisors, teaching assistants, and teaching interns in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences have been recognized for excellence in educating and advising students at Illinois.

Each year, the college selects outstanding educators for awards in several categories. The nomination process begins early in the year, and a committee recommends recipients to the dean of the college. Recipients receive commemorative plaques and a monetary award ranging from $1,000 to $3,500.

The recipients were honored Thursday, April 20, during a ceremony.

“One of our many strengths in LAS is a strong commitment to teaching and advising,” said Feng Sheng Hu, the Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of LAS. “These outstanding individuals are central to our educational mission.”

The awardees are as follows:

Edward W. Collins and Doris Strickland-Collins Intern Award, LAS 101

Micaela Lucas

Ayesha Patel

Carly Prais

Faith Theresa Teodoro

Edward W. Collins and Doris Strickland-Collins Intern Award, LAS 122

Lisa McGovern

Excellence in Undergraduate Advising

Alicia P. Rodriguez, Latina/Latino studies

Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching by Graduate Teaching Assistants

Genevieve Henricks, psychology