The University of Western Ontario’s Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching is co-presented by The University Student’s Council and UWO Alumni Association, to recognize, celebrate and award excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Each year four award recipients are selected by the USC Teaching Excellence Awards Committee comprised of the USC VP, USC Recognition and Awards Coordinator, USC Council members, student-at-large members, and Alumni members. The objectives of the Teaching Awards program are:
- To provide support and recognition for the innovative teaching methods and techniques demonstrated by Western’s finest faculty members
- To further the quality of education that is provided for all students at Western
- To involve members of our corporate and alumni community in the promotion of excellence in teaching
2018/2019 Recipients
| Mark Robert Baker | Physics and Astronomy, OUSA Teaching Award |
| Philip King | DAN Management and Organizational Studies |
| Scott Loveland | Business Foundations |
| Nigmendra Narain | Political Science |
During nomination periods, students can access an online form to nominate their professor. Students must be taking the specified course at the time of nomination.
FAQ
What is the USC Teaching Award?
This award recognizes 4 faculty members each year. Nominations for this award are accepted from the student body only. 16 nominees are evaluated each year by the Teaching Awards Committee. This award is awarded at the USC Award Ceremony in March.
For more information on the USC Teaching Awards program please contact the Recognition and Awards Coordinator at recognition-and-awards@westernusc.ca.
Previous Recipients
2017/2018 Recipients
| Dr. Ayman M. El Ansary | Engineering |
| Dr. Keith Griffiths | Chemistry |
| Amy Horton | Nursing |
| Dr. Roberto Solis-Oba | Computer Science |
| Dr. Tarek Loubani | Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, OUSA Teaching Award |
2016/2017 Recipients
| Aiham Adawi | Engineering |
| Anton Allahar | Sociology |
| Raza Khan | Business |
| Sarah McLean | Physiology, OUSA Teaching Award |
2015/2016 Recipients
| Sarah Ross | DAN Management and Organizational Studies |
| Quazi Rahman | Engineering |
| Aaron Sigut | Astronomy |
| Nicholas Kahnert | Economics |
2014/2015 Recipients
| Felix Lee | Chemistry |
| Mark Workentin | Chemistry |
| Laurence Garber | English and Writing Studies, Arts and Humanities |
| Sebastien Ruffo & Mario Longtin | French |
2013/2014 Recipients
| Jenna Butler | Computer Science PhD Candidate |
| Peter Ferguson | Political Science |
| Tom Haffie | Biology |
| Quazi Rahman | Engineering |
2012/2013 Recipients
| Mitsume Fukui | Faculty of Arts and Humanities |
| Jennifer Irwin | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| M.J. Kidnie | Faculty of Arts and Humanities |
| Anita Woods | Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry |
2011/2012 Recipients
| Julie Gosse | Richard Ivey School of Business |
| Eli Gladstone | Richard Ivey School of Business |
| Sean Burkett | Richard Ivey School of Business |
| Lars Konermann | Science |
2010/2011 Recipients
| Henry Meredith | Music |
| Derek McLachlin | Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry |
| Felix Lee | Science |
| Mark Lee | Social Science |
2009/2010 Recipients
| Robert Hudson | Chemistry & Biochemistry |
| Ben Lester | Economics |
| Jan Minac | Mathematics |
| Aleksandra Zecevic | Health Sciences |
2008/2009 Recipients
| William Colby | Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry |
| Peter Ferguson | Political Science |
| Charles Jones | Political Science |
| Carolyn McLeaod | Philosophy |
2007/2008 Recipients
| Jill Ball | Music |
| Neil Bradford | Political Science, Huron University College |
| Stephen Pitel | Law |
| Rob Wardhaugh | History |
2006/2007 Recipients
| Radoslav Dimitrov | Political Science |
| Douglas Leighton | History, Huron University College |
| Patrick Whippey | Physics & Astronomy |
| Tim Wilson | Bachelor of Health Sciences Program |
2005/2006 Recipients
| Randal Graham | Law |
| Chuck Levine | Sociology |
| Daniel Munro | Political Science, Huron University College |
| Tutis Vilis | Physiology & Pharmacology |
2004/2005 Recipients
| Craig Simpson | History |
| Melvyn Usselman | Chemistry |
| Jennifer Irwin | Health Science |
| Kim Verwaayen | Women’s Studies |
2003/2004 Recipients
| Joanna Quinn | Political Science |
| Roland Haines | Chemistry |
| Denis Shackel | Business |
| Graham Smith | Geography |
2002/2003 Recipients
| Anton Allahar | Sociology |
| Garry Lapenskie | Kinesiology |
| Bruce Morrison | Political Science |
| Maureen Smith | Education |
2001/2002 Recipients
| James Erskine | Business |
| Marjorie Johnson | Kinesiology |
| Christopher Keep | English |
| Mark Workentin | Chemistry |
2000/2001 Recipients
| Alison Lee | English |
| Alexandra Hurst | Business |
| Laura Melnyk Gribble | Psychology |
| Mary Gillett | Ivey Business School |
1999/2000 Recipients
| Alison Conway | English |
| Shannon Gadowsky | Human Ecology, Brescia College |
| Ian Kerr | Law & Information and Media Studies |
| Tom Stavraky | Physiology |
1998/1999 Recipients
| Sonia Halpern | Centre for Women’s Studies and Feminist Research |
| Mitchell Mcinnes | Law |
| David Stanford | Statistical & Actuarial Sciences |
| Jerry White | Sociology |
1997/1998 Recipients
| Dean Gailey | Science |
| Robert Hawkins | Law |
| Don Morrow | Health Sciences |
| Mark Workentin | Science |
1996/1997 Recipients
| Jan MINAC | Mathematics |
| Michael Lusztig | Political Science |
| Andres Perez | Political Science |
| Peter Poole | Applied Mathematics |
1995/1996 Recipients
| Anton Allahar | Sociology |
| Mike Atkinson | Psychology |
| Dino Bidinosti | Chemistry |
| Bud Johnston | Business |