ECSU Magazine 2.1.pmd - Elizabeth City State University

iefsDr. Venus E. Deonannnamed 2003Teacher of the YearEach year, The University of North CarolinaBoard of Governors selects one faculty memberat each of the 16 institutions in the UNC systemto receive the Award for Excellence in Teaching.The purpose is to underscore the importance of teachingand to reward good teaching across the University. Aspart of the recognition, recipients receive a bronzemedallion and a $7,500 prize. Eligible candidates musthave tenure, served a minimum of seven years at thecampus where nominated, and demonstrated superiorteaching ability over a sustained period of years.Dr. Venus E. Deonanan, a professor in the departmentof Language, Literature and Communication with over 30years experience, was selected as ECSU’s Teacher of theYear. Among her accomplishments, she is credited withleading an effort to establish a state-of-the-art languagelaboratory for students studying Spanish, French andEnglish.ECSU recognized Deonanan at a springfaculty luncheon and also during an ElizabethCity Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Yearawards ceremony. She was initially recognized atthe annual UNC luncheon in Chapel Hill wherethe Board of Governors recognized recipientsfrom each campus.Dr. Ngozi Oriaku, a professor in the ECSUWalter R. Davis School of Business Economics for16 years, was first runner-up to Dr. Deonanan.ECSU applauds 2003 Departmental Teachers of the YearRecognized and rewarded for outstanding instruction,Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs CarolynMahoney presented the 2003 Departmental Teachers of theYear plaques, a monetary award and a gift from theuniversity during a faculty luncheon ceremony held lastspring. The recipients are full-time faculty with a minimumof two years of service. The winners are (left to right): Dr. Krishna KulkarniMathematics & Computer Science .................. 8 yrs. service Dr. Glen BowmanSocial Sciences .................................................. 4 yrs. service Dr. Sultana KhanChemistry & Physics ...................................... 24 yrs. service Mr. Kip BranchLanguage, Literature & Communication ....... 6 yrs. service Dr. Ngozi OriakuBusiness & Economics ....................................16 yrs. service8 ECSU MAGAZINE FALL 2003