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Michael Newman
TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
FOR NONTENURE FACULTY
NEWMAN’S PASSION FOR
TEACHING
GOES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Michael Newman says he sees his students “as
my clients and even my ‘kids.’”
That devotion to teaching is what prompted UH to honor the visiting
assistant professor of accountancy and taxation with the Teaching
Excellence Award for nontenure faculty.
Newman, the Bauer College of Business director of accounting programs,
gives students extra credit for volunteer work that puts their new-found
skills into practice while helping others. For example, his students
teach business and accounting classes to local high school students
through Junior Achievement.
“I was deeply humbled and moved when my students nominated
me,” Newman says. “I am truly honored that they felt
and continue to feel this way about me, but I honestly never expected
to receive this prestigious award.”
This award recognizes outstanding teaching by faculty instructors,
clinical faculty, research faculty, artist affiliates and lecturers.
The recipient receives a $5,000 prize and a trophy.
Douglas Britt View
full list of 2007 award recipients Past
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