Teaching Awards
Arthur G. B. Metcalf Awards
The Cup and Prize and the Awards were established in 1973 by a gift from the late Dr. Arthur G. B. Metcalf to create “a systematic procedure for the review of the quality of teaching at Boston University and the identification and advancement of those members of the faculty who excel as teachers.” Excellence in teaching requires mastery of the subject matter, lucidity of exposition, and thorough, thoughtful evaluation of student work.
Recipients
2009 – Professor Peter Busher
1997 – Professor Thomas Underwood
1983 – Professor Robert Wexelblatt
1978 – Professor Samuel Stern
1975 – Professor Charles P. Fogg
Peyton Richter Awards
The Richter Award was established in 1988 and made possible by the gift of the Professors Fund given to the College by Mr. Gary Kraut, one of the College’s distinguished alumni.
The Richter Award, derived from the Professors Fund, honors the vital contributions made by Professor Peyton Richter to interdisciplinary teaching for nearly four decades. Recipients are recognized for their excellence in interdisciplinary teaching.
Recipients
2009 – Adam Sweeting
2008 – Megan Sullivan
2007 – John McGrath
2004 – Samuel Hammer
2003 – Millard Baublitz
2002 – Matthew Parfitt
2001 – John Fawell
2001 – Michael Mahon
2000 – Natalie McKnight
1999 – Ted Davis
1998 – Michael Kort
1997 – Linda Wells
1996 – Peter Busher
1995 – Jay Zawacki
1994 – James Wilcox
1993 – Robert Wexelblatt
1992 – Fred Koss
1991 – Jay Corrin
1990 – Robert Hayes
1990 – June Grasso
1990 – Robert Schoch
1990 – Sally Sommers Smith
Dr. Ismail Sensel Award
The Dr. Ismail Sensel Award Fund was established in 2004 with a gift from Dr. Sensel’s estate for the purpose of recognizing and honoring outstanding professors. Recipients of the award are selected by the Dean of the College of General Studies, in consultation with the CGS Alumni Association and its Student Advisory Board. Special consideration may be given to the professors’ research and/or curriculum development projects.
Recipients
2008 – 2009 Kathleen Martin
2007 – 2008 – Joellen Masters
2006 – 2007 – Gregg Jaeger
2005 – 2006 – Polly Rizova
2004 – 2005 – Meg Tyler
Methodist Scholar/Teacher
Professor Natalie McKnight won the 1999 University Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award, established by the United Methodist Church and conferred at colleges and universities historically affiliated with it.
In 2006 Professor Adam Sweeting was also honored as the United Methodist Church Scholar / Teacher of the Year.
The award recognizes outstanding faculty members for their dedication and contributions to the learning arts and to the institution. BU traces its founding to the Newbury Biblical Institute, the first Methodist seminary in the United States.
Scarlet Key
Scarlet Key was founded in 1938 as an activities honor society whose members vote in new members annually; students were informed of their induction by being “tapped” by an existing member. The organization held a formal initiation ceremony each spring and fall and also sponsored a semiformal dance at the University President’s home. Before the early 1970s, Scarlet Key members often served as hosts for University events, much like the President’s Hosts do today. As Scarlet Key continues to grow, many of its more than 1,500 alumni have taken on leadership positions in the University. Ten members of the current Board of Trustees were Scarlet Key recipients. Three members of the Executive Committee of the Boston University Association belong to Scarlet Key, as do numerous faculty members, including the dean of the School of Management. Honorary recipients include Presidents emeriti John Silber and Aram Chobanian.
The establishment of this high honor by the Dean of Students is in keeping with our continuing effort to give special recognition to those who, through their distinguished accomplishments, have made notable contributions to Boston University.
CGS honorees include:
2006 – Dr. Maureen Foley-Reese
2005 – Assistant Dean Stacy Godnick
2001 – Dean Linda Wells
1997 – Associate Dean Donald Dunbar
NACADA Outstanding Academic Advisor
Dr. Maureen Foley-Reese was honored with the 1997 National Academic Advising Association Outstanding Advisor Award in Kansas City.
James E. Conway Award for Excellence in Teaching Writing
Paul Thur was the recipient of the 2004 James E. Conway Award for Excellence in Teaching Writing at the Harvard University Extension School.
Janice Thaddeus Teaching Prize
Before coming to CGS, Professor John Mackey was Lecturer on History and Literature at Harvard University, where he received the Janice Thaddeus Teaching Prize in 2004.
Donald T. White Teaching Excellence Award
Professor Stephanie Kermes won the Donald T. White Teaching Excellence Award while teaching at Boston College in 2003.
Professor Neal Leavitt won the Donald H. White Teaching Excellence award while teaching at Boston College, May 2001.