Georgia College & State University students often express how their instructor created transformative learning experiences for them, how they created a learning experience that changed their lives, or how they feel better prepared after taking a course. So, beginning Fall 2021, the Center for Teaching and Learning at Georgia College & State University wanted to find a way to recognize instructors who impact their students in positive ways.
The GCSU Thank-a-Teacher nomination program is our way to let our instructors know that we value their work with our students and provides them with a tangible way to track the good work they are doing.
Once we receive a nomination, we use the response to generate a letter on behalf of the nominee. We also present the instructor with a certificate to acknowledge the nomination. Instructors receive their nominations by email after grades are due for the Fall and Spring semesters.
For more details, don't hesitate to contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at ctl@gcsu.edu or 478-445-2520.
Nominate
Do you have an instructor who has made a positive impact on you? If so, you will have the opportunity to tell us during the last three weeks of the semester.
The Center for Teaching and Learning will collect your responses to present a letter to your instructor nominee. We will also give the instructor a certificate acknowledging your nomination. You can remain anonymous, or you can provide us with your information to share with the instructor.
Follow this link to complete the Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU form or watch a short video to learn more.
For questions, please contact the Center for Teaching & Learning at ctl@gcsu.edu or 478-445-2520.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can receive a nomination? Any instructor who teaches at Georgia College & State University.
- Can the same student nominate an instructor multiple times? While we acknowledge an instructor may have an ongoing impact on you, we ask that each student nominate an instructor only one time.
- How many nominations can an instructor receive each semester? An instructor may get multiple nominations from different students up to the number of students who submit a nomination.
- Can the nomination come from someone other than a student? Currently, we are only accepting student nominations at this time.
- Since only students can nominate instructors, what other ways can I acknowledge an instructor? There are other processes in place at Georgia College & State University to acknowledge instructors (i.e., Academic Affairs Excellence Awards), or you can send a personal note (i.e., email) to let the instructor know how much you appreciate them.
- What if the instructor I want to nominate no longer works at Georgia College & State University? While it is a nice gesture to acknowledge your instructor who may no longer work for Georgia College & State University, we may not be able to present the letter and certificate to your instructor unless you have their personal contact information.
- Can I nominate an instructor who taught me before the Fall 2021 semester? Since the program only started at GCSU Fall 2021, we ask that nominations begin no earlier than Fall 2021.
- Where can I share a concern that I have about my instructor? The Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU program is to acknowledge instructors who have had a positive impact on you. If you have a concern, follow the chain of command by contacting your instructor first. You can also express constructive feedback on the Student Rating of Instruction Survey (SRIS), which is emailed to your bobcat's email account for feedback at the end of the semester.
Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Recipients - Fall 2023
The Center for Teaching and Learning is honored to present the list of faculty recipients of student recognition from the Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Fall 2023 initiative! Here, you can view the complete list of recipients.
Faculty will receive an email with each student's letter(s) and their Thank-a-Teacher @GCSU certificate(s) for display.
Congratulations to our Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Spring 2023 recipients! They are:
Adam Lamparello | Diane Gregg | Kent Hill | Robert Allen |
Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Recipients - Spring 2023
The Center for Teaching and Learning is honored to present the list of faculty recipients of student recognition from the Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Spring 2023 initiative! Here, you can view the complete list of recipients.
Faculty will receive an email with each student's letter(s) and their Thank-a-Teacher @GCSU certificate(s) for display.
Congratulations to our Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Spring 2023 recipients! They are:
Adam Lamparello | Kathryn Hudson |
Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Recipients - Fall 2022
The Center for Teaching and Learning is honored to present the list of faculty recipients of student recognition from the Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Fall 2022 initiative! Here, you can view the complete list of recipients.
Faculty will receive an email with each student's letter(s) and their Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU certificate(s) for display.
Congratulations to our Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Fall 2022 recipients! They are:
Aaron Castroverde | Katie Stumpf |
Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Recipients - Spring 2022
The Center for Teaching and Learning is honored to present the list of faculty recipients of student recognition from the Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Spring 2022 initiative! Here, you can view the complete list of recipients.
Faculty will receive an email with each student's letter(s) and their Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU certificate(s) for display.
Congratulations to our Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Spring 2022 recipients! They are:
Adam Lamparello | Katie G Whipple |
Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Recipients - Fall 2021
The Center for Teaching and Learning is honored to present the listing of faculty recipients of student recognition from the Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Fall 2021 initiative! Here, you can view the complete list of recipients and their perspective departments. Some faculty received multiple student recognitions. The numbers next to faculty names indicate how many student acknowledgments we received.
Faculty will receive an email with each student's personal letter(s) and their Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU certificate(s) for display.
Congratulations to our Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU Fall 2021 recipients! They are:
Accounting Advising Center Art Biological & Environmental Sciences Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy Communication Cultural Center Economics & Finance Education English Government & Sociology Health & Human Performance | History & Geography Information Systems & Computer Science Leadership Programs Liberal Arts Library Management, Marketing & Logistics Mathematics Nursing Philosophy, Religion & Liberal Studies World Languages & Cultures
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