College of Southern Maryland Professor of Philosophy Dr. Richard Bilsker was recognized during the college’s 63rd Spring Commencement, and during the college’s Academic Excellence Awards program, for receiving the CSM Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is bestowed upon a full-time professor by members of CSM faculty. “The faculty excellence in teaching award is a celebration by one’s peers,” shared CSM Faculty Senate President and Communication Professor Sarah Merranko, during the commencement festivities. “It provides a platform for acknowledging a commitment to exemplary teaching, student engagement, contributions to the college and one’s department, professional development, and community commitment. Faculty are nominated annually and anonymously evaluated against a rigorous rubric, celebrating achievements in teaching.” Along with teaching, Bilsker also serves as the director of CSM’s Honors Curriculum and is also the college’s coordinator for history, philosophy and political science. He serves as chair of the Grade Review Committee and the Tenure Committee, as well as a member of the Academic Standards Committee. He has been active on numerous hiring committees and other ad hoc committees. “I am very honored to receive this award. As a lifelong student of the history of ideas, I think the most important thing we can teach […]
The post Peers Recognize CSM Professor Dr. Richard Bilsker With Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award appeared first on Southern Maryland News Net.
Source: https://smnewsnet.comNew feed
Be First to Comment