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Dr. Peter Littig, Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

Recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award

 

Professor Littig has taught mathematics courses in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences program at UW Bothell since 2005.  His interdisciplinary approach and collaborative and creative style of teaching underscore his belief that "education is a life-affirming endeavor."  By contributing demonstrably to the UW Bothell's mission statement, particularly the significance of the student-teacher relationship, Professor Littig shows profound dedication to his students' learning.  He reflects the UW Bothell's core value of transformational education, "engaging our students in transformational learning experiences that challenge their expectations, broaden their horizons, and stimulate their ambitions." Congratulations, Dr. Littig!

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The Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA)

Selection Process

The Distinguished Teaching Award selection committee, appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, is chaired by a previous DTA recipient and includes representatives from each of the six academic programs. After reviewing the nomination letters, the committee invites some or all nominees to submit a complete dossier of supporting materials. Based on consideration of these dossiers, a formal recommendation is made. The 2010 DTA recipient will receive a $5,000 honorarium, be recognized at spring commencement and honored at the Recognition Ceremony in Meany Hall on Thursday, June 10, at 3:30 p.m., followed by a reception in the foyer at 4:30 p.m. at the Seattle campus.

 

Criteria for Selection

With so many excellent UWB faculty teaching across all programs, criteria have been developed to help identify exceptionally meritorious teaching. Such teaching:

• Exceeds the highest standards
• Serves as a model of inspired and challenging teaching
• Has led students to academic and personal success
• Stimulates and supports active and continuous learning
• Inspires and cultivates excellence in the achievements of all students
• Exemplifies openness to a broad range of ethical and intellectual inquiry
 

These criteria are met in a variety of ways by different members of the teaching faculty. Examples include, but are not limited to:

 

• Development of innovative teaching methods
• Applying effective and timely ways of assessing student learning to improve instruction     as well as learning
• Incorporating current scholarship into course content
• Integration of multiple disciplines into one's teaching
• Challenging and expanding traditional ways of knowing
• Deepening multicultural understanding
• Being an accessible and effective mentor outside the classroom
• Finding ways of enriching clinical experiences
• Offering independent studies and internships that consistently stimulate, inspire, and     move beyond conventional expectations
• Demonstrating leadership in curriculum development within the teacher's own     course offerings and at the program and cross-program levels

Nomination Procedure
Any student, alumni, faculty, or staff from the UW Bothell community may submit a one-page letter, as instructed below, or use this (PDF) form to nominate an eligible faculty member. (Must be a tenure-track faculty member, a senior lecturer, a full-time instructor or full-time lecturer; previous recipients are not eligible). The letter should describe your candidate’s teaching achievements at UW Bothell and a brief rationale based on the criteria listed above. Nomination letters will be accepted in the Office of Academic Affairs, c/o DTA, Box 358522, or by email: daldrich@uwb.edu until 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009. Only signed nomination letters or email clearly indicating the source will be considered. All materials will remain confidential.