PROFESSOR PROVIDES REAL-WORD INSTRUCTION

Consuelo Waight, assistant professor of human development and consumer sciences, brings more than theory to her class.

A Teaching Excellence Award recipient, Waight provides a real-world approach to
e-learning and human resource development, which has made her classes and her instruction highly sought after.

“I experience an awakening with each class she teaches,” student Dennis Hutchison said. “She encourages students not

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just to understand the material, but to experience the joy that comes with applying the knowledge gained.”

Colleagues said Waight seamlessly integrates information and projects for students online and in class for optimum results.

Waight received a $5,000 check and a trophy. Nominees must be tenured/tenure track faculty demonstrating excellence in teaching. Four awards are given.

Marisa Ramirez
Staff writer