Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award

About the Award

The Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize faculty for excellent instruction. They memorialize Robert H. and Ruth M. Kroepsch and her parents, Walter C. and Mary L. Maurice. Robert H. Kroepsch served as Registrar and Dean of Administration at UVM from 1946-56. His wife, Ruth, graduated from UVM in 1938 and her father, Walter Maurice, graduated from UVM in 1909. All four of them were teachers.

Areas considered for selection include:

• Excellence in instruction (including learning experiences outside the traditional classroom)
• Capacity to animate students and engage them in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding
• Innovation in teaching methods and/or curriculum development
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity
• Ability to motivate and challenge students
• Evidence of excellent advising

Each recipient will receive $1,000.

Congratulations!

The 2013 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients:

The Provost's Office hosted the 2012 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award reception on November 1, 2012 in Waterman Manor. Click here for the photos

The Provost's Office hosted the 2011 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award reception on October 20, 2011 in the Davis Center. Click here for the photos

The President's Office hosted the 2010 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award reception on October 28, 2010 in the Davis Center. Click here for the photos

Note: The 2014 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award nominations are closed. The 2015 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award nominations will be open in April 2014 on this site.

Selection Committee:

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