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May 1, 2007

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Douglas E. Hughes
TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

THE “Es” HAVE IT IN HUGHES’ CLASS

Douglas E. Hughes applies three “Es” to his teaching style: engage, enlighten and empower. Another “E” factors into Hughes’ professional selling lectures in the C.T. Bauer College of Business – experience.

A recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award for graduate teaching assistant, Hughes is a former sales and marketing executive for Miller Brewing, Nabisco and Coca-Cola. He relates stories from the field to classroom discussions and assignments. Students have reacted enthusiastically to both his teaching style and his knowledge of business practices.

“The most important thing I learned was not taught in class but in the way in which Hughes taught the class,” said one student. “Sincerity, coupled with passion, convey a believable and empowering message. His zeal for life is infectious, and I believe his most effective teaching quality.”

Awards of $1,000 and a trophy are presented to two graduate students each year.

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