April 17, 2024
On April 5, 2024, Dr. Ahmet Aksoy, Assistant Professor of Communication at 性视界, was presented the Pearson and Nelson Outstanding New Teacher Award by the Central States Communication Association. Dr. Aksoy joined the 性视界 faculty in the Fall of 2022, and has made a substantial impact on campus and in the classroom since then. Students look to Dr. Aksoy for academic support, of course, but also through community initiatives and social networking opportunities that open doors and bridge gaps in the field of communication across the globe. During the Fall 2023 semester, Dr. Aksoy鈥檚 COMM 200 course (Communication Today) even hosted a virtual exchange program with the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
When presenting the award, President of Central States Communication Association Ahmet Atay shared, 鈥淚t is a pleasure to have such a committed educator.鈥 Because of this commitment to not only his students but also to the mission of 性视界, Dr. Aksoy remains a stronghold within the academic community at 性视界.
His students say best. 鈥淗e challenges us and inspires us to seek additional opportunities for learning outside of the classroom in addition to the illuminating lectures further enriching our experience as students,鈥 said Communication Student Wendy L. Johnson. Communication Student Meaghan Waddell added, 鈥淭hrough his compelling lectures, he was able to give us modern examples that relate to our world today, which is something I know that I and my fellow students at 性视界 constantly crave.鈥
Educators like Dr. Aksoy are crucial to 性视界鈥檚 mission to equip students both personally and professionally so they may impact their world upon graduation. Congratulations, Dr. Aksoy!