The Metcalf Cup, Prize, and Awards were established in 1973 by a gift from the late Dr. Arthur G. B. Metcalf to create \u201ca 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.\u201d Excellence in teaching requires mastery of the subject matter, lucidity of exposition, and thorough, thoughtful evaluation of student work.<\/p>\n
2023 Stephanie Byttebier<\/a><\/p>\n 2009 Professor Peter Busher<\/p>\n 1997 Professor Thomas Underwood<\/p>\n 1983 Professor Robert Wexelblatt<\/a><\/p>\n 1978 Professor Samuel Stern<\/p>\n 1975 Professor Charles P. Fogg <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The Richter Award was established in 1988 and made possible by the gift of the Professors Fund given to the College by Gary Kraut (CGS’64, COM’66), one of the College\u2019s distinguished alumni.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 2025 Rick Cole<\/a>, Beth Kramer<\/a><\/p>\n 2024 Christopher Rhodes<\/a><\/p>\n 2023 Joshua Pederson<\/a><\/p>\n 2022 Aaron Worth<\/a><\/p>\n 2021 Sal Genovese<\/a>, June Grasso<\/a>, Karen Guendel<\/a><\/p>\n 2020 Kathleen Vandenberg<\/a><\/p>\n 2019 Kevin Stoehr<\/a><\/p>\n 2018 Meg Tyler<\/a><\/p>\n 2017 Regina Hansen<\/a><\/p>\n 2016 John W. Mackey<\/a><\/p>\n 2015 Benjamin Varat<\/p>\n 2014 Lynn Hallstein<\/a><\/p>\n 2013 Jeffery Vail<\/a><\/p>\n 2012 Gregg Jaeger<\/a><\/p>\n 2011 Davida Pines<\/a><\/p>\n 2010 Thomas Whalen<\/a><\/p>\n 2009 Adam Sweeting<\/a><\/p>\n 2008 Megan Sullivan<\/a><\/p>\n 2007 John McGrath<\/a><\/p>\n 2004 Samuel Hammer<\/p>\n 2003 Millard Baublitz<\/a><\/p>\n 2002 Matthew Parfitt<\/a><\/p>\n 2001 John Fawell<\/a><\/p>\n 2001 Michael Mahon<\/p>\n 2000 Natalie McKnight<\/a><\/p>\n 1999 Ted Davis<\/p>\n 1998 Michael Kort<\/a><\/p>\n 1997 Linda Wells<\/p>\n 1996 Peter Busher<\/a><\/p>\n 1995 Jay Zawacki<\/p>\n 1994 James Wilcox<\/p>\n 1993 Robert Wexelblatt<\/a><\/p>\n 1992 Fred Koss<\/p>\n 1991 Jay Corrin<\/a><\/p>\n 1990 Robert Hayes<\/p>\n 1990 June Grasso<\/p>\n 1990 Robert Schoch<\/a><\/p>\n 1990 Sally Sommers Smith <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The Dr. Ismail Sensel Award Fund was established in 2004 with a gift from Dr. Sensel\u2019s 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\u2019 research and\/or curriculum development projects.<\/p>\n 2024-2025 Michael Holm<\/a><\/p>\n 2023-2024 Kathryn Lamontagne<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 2022-2023 Gregg Jaeger<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 2021-2022 Christopher Coffman<\/a><\/p>\n 2020-2021 Sandra Buerger<\/a>, Thomas Finan<\/a>, Joshua Pederson<\/a><\/p>\n 2019-2020 Richard Samuel Deese<\/a><\/p>\n 2018-2019 Sandy Buerger<\/a><\/p>\n 2017-2018 Kari Lavalli<\/a><\/p>\n 2016-2017 Thomas Whalen<\/a><\/p>\n 2015-2016 Megan Sullivan<\/a><\/p>\n 2014-2015 Aaron Worth<\/a><\/p>\n 2013-2014 Neal Leavitt<\/a><\/p>\n 2012-2013 Cheryl Boots<\/a><\/p>\n 2011-2012 Kevin Stoehr<\/a><\/p>\n 2010-2011 Regina Hansen<\/a><\/p>\n 2009\u20132010 Susan Lee<\/a><\/p>\n 2008\u20132009 Kathleen Martin<\/p>\n 2007\u20132008 Joellen Masters<\/a><\/p>\n 2006\u20132007 Gregg Jaeger<\/a><\/p>\n 2005\u20132006 Polly Rizova<\/p>\n 2004\u20132005 Meg Tyler<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The College of General Studies’ first Service Award was presented in fall of 2020 to recognize service above and beyond the call of duty.<\/p>\n 2025 Karen Healy<\/a> and Danielle Storella<\/a><\/p>\n 2024 E. Thomas Finan<\/a> and Alyse Bithavas<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 2023 Davida Pines<\/a> and Robin Hulbert<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n 2022 Meg Tyler<\/a><\/p>\n 2021 John Regan<\/a><\/p>\n 2020 Megan Sullivan<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Gary A. Kraut (CGS \u201964, COM \u201966) has founded the Global Impact Research Fund<\/a> in recognition of CGS faculty members’ valued contribution as researchers who combine a desire to create a better society with a focus on excellent undergraduate instruction. The awards– two $12,500 awards per year from 2018 through 2023– will go to faculty members whose research has the potential to impact society sooner rather than later. Faculty awardees will also work with undergraduate researchers and the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Professor Natalie McKnight<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n In 2006 Professor Adam Sweeting<\/strong> was also honored as the United Methodist Church Scholar \/ Teacher of the Year.<\/p>\n Paul Thur was the recipient of the 2004 James E. Conway Award for Excellence in Teaching Writing at the Harvard University Extension School.<\/p>\nPeyton Richter Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Dr. Ismail Sensel Award<\/h2>\n
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CGS Outstanding Service Award<\/h2>\n
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Global Impact Research Fund<\/h2>\n
Methodist Scholar\/Teacher<\/h2>\n
James E. Conway Award for Excellence in Teaching Writing<\/h2>\n
Janice Thaddeus Teaching Prize<\/h2>\n