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The Excellence in Teaching (EIT) Committee at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ announced the winners of the annual EIT Awards during Faculty Appreciation Day on April 25. The committee presents the award to one full-time faculty member and one part-time faculty member every year.
Jeremy Visone, a professor of Educational Leadership, Policy & Instructional Technology, won the full-time faculty award.
Professor of Counselor Education & Family Therapy Rachael Pelletti won the part-time faculty award.
Finalists this year included Michele Dischino (Technology & Engineering Education); Maria Mongillo (Educational Leadership, Policy & Instructional Technology); and Michael Nicastro (Management & Organization). (View the list of all finalists and faculty named to the Honor Roll here.
In welcoming remarks before the ceremony, Central President Zulma R. Toro said, “These awards are not simply about excellence—they are about impact. They are about the faculty who strive to make a difference among students and their peers through dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to higher education.â€
To be eligible for the EIT Award, professors must be nominated by a Central student. This year, students submitted a record-breaking 738 total nominations (329 unique faculty nominations), and 156 faculty members (121 full-time, 35 part-time) submitted applications, making this one of the most competitive years yet.
Members of the EIT Committee evaluated each faculty member; conducted in-depth discussions; and selected and interviewed semi-finalists before making their final decision.
Faculty members Brian Osoba and Jessica Smith served as co-chairs of the 2024-2025 EIT Committee. Other members of the committee include David A. Diaz, Cathleen Donahue, Nan Hu, Ajeet Jain, Alana S. Ledford, Monica Panaitisor, Reinaldo Rojas, Mohammad Reza Vaziri Sereshk, and Christine Sullivan.
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