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April 28, 2005

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Jeffrey J. Morgan
PROVOST'S CORE TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD

MORGAN’S TEACHING STYLE ADDS UP TO EXCELLENCE

What’s the best way to teach math to college students? For Jeffrey J. Morgan, the answer is as simple as 1 + 1.

“I believe that the only way students can learn mathematics is for them to solve a lot of problems on a regular basis,” said Morgan, professor of mathematics and a recipient of the 2005 Provost’s Core Teaching Excellence Award.

Morgan keeps throwing problems at his students. He does so in many ways, including developing weekly electronic homework programs for several undergraduate classes.

“I do my best to keep my students busy,” he said. “They don’t always like this strategy, but I think it pays off in the long run.”

The award consists of $5,000 and a trophy. Nominees must be tenured/tenure-track faculty demonstrating excellence in teaching a core curriculum course.

Staff writer Mike Emery

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