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Share+2009 RECIPIENT: Dr. Amjad Khan
In nominations, students said the following about their Social Science instructor:
"Dr. Khan would work for numerous extra hours each week helping his students outside of class to firmly understand all economic concepts."
"He is enthusiastic about the content material he teaches, and he tries to make it as interesting for his students as possible."
"He gives his students feedback so that they can improve their skills and work."
"He encourages discussion often, and ALWAYS asks students their opinions on current economic events and policies."
"He can make sense out of something the course book goes on for paragraphs about in a matter of minutes and a few key words."
"I wish he could teach all of my courses."
"He brings liveliness, interaction, and humor to an otherwise dull subject."
Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award
About the award
Initiated by a contribution from longtime NMC benefactors Harold and Imogene Wise in 1970 and first awarded to a full-time faculty member in 1971. Chosen by a student selection committee, award criteria includes teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom and a sense of dedication.
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Past recipients
2008: Connie Jason
2007: Dr. Keith Overbaugh
2006: Mark Nelson
2005: Johnathon Mauk
2004: Michael Jacobson
2003: Sean Ruane
2002: Mike Surgalski
2001: Sonja Olshove
2000: Doug Domine
1999: Mary Quinn
1998: James Press
1997: William Faulk
1996: Richard Cookman
1995: Adam Gahn
1994: Debra Pharo
1993: Martin Trapp
1992: James Coughlin
1991: John Tanner
1990: Allison Shumsky
1989: Walter Ross
1988: Jay Beery
1987: Eric Wildman
1986: Hettie Molvang
1985: Lyle Bradford
1984: Philip DeMarois
1983: Dick Minor
1982: Roy Terdal
1981: Robert Rudd
1980: Jim Spenceley
1979: Arlo Moss
1978: William Skinner
1977: Jerry Sullivan
1976: Ken Rose
1975: Walter Holland
1974: Larry Buys
1973: Kay Donnelly
1972: Jim Spenceley
1971: Bill Long