Delaware State University has named four faculty members as the institution’s 2011 Faculty Excellence Award recipients.
The University has selected the below faculty members in the following categories of Teaching, Research/Creative Activities, University/Community Service and Advising:
Faculty Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Nicola Edwards-Omolewa, assistant professor of mathematics, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to program and curriculum development, as well as her dedication to teaching and student development. She has a student-centered teaching philosophy that is innovative yet still directed towards the basic learning and understanding of mathematics.
She serves as the coordinator for K-8 math courses for teachers – incorporating a curriculum that she co-designed – and has initiated an undergraduate teaching assistant program for math majors. Her dedication to teaching is apparent by her involvement in reforming the curriculum and improving the quality of educations provided by the department.
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