The Ole And Lucy Flaat Distinguished Teaching
Award
Dr. Edward A. Schmoll
August 26, 2004
Appointed to the Classical Studies Department in 1995, Dr.
Edward Schmoll personally connects his own love of learning with
students, who soon share his passion for the classics as a result
of his enthusiasm. His teaching is infectious and he motivates
students to strive for excellence in his classes.
Dr. Schmoll’s door is always open, whether to offer help on
class subjects or for personal matters, and as a result, students
trust him and feel comfortable in his classes and are eager to
join with him in the learning process. His colleagues say he is
“compassionate when there are difficulties, encouraging when
there is work to do, knowledgeable when one has questions, and
thoughtful when one has ideas to discuss.”
Dr. Schmoll creates a learning environment in which students
are not intimidated or afraid to make mistakes. He is able to
instill confidence in students and works with them to elicit
self-correction. As a result of his tireless individual attention,
students want to work for him and make him proud. Through his
outstanding example as a master teacher, he has inspired many
students to pursue careers as educators, and many have modeled
their teaching styles after his.
Students value his patience, understanding and honesty in both
academic and personal situations and credit him for instilling in
them the capacity to learn on their own. In honor of his ability
to motivate students to reach their potential and for his love of
learning and teaching, Concordia proudly presents Dr. Edward
Schmoll with the Ole and Lucy Flaat Distinguished Teaching Award. |
The Ole And Lucy Flaat Distinguished Scholarship Award
Dr. Douglas R. Anderson
August 26, 2004
Appointed to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
in 1997, Dr. Douglas Anderson has made significant contributions
to the field of mathematics in several areas of research,
including differential and difference equations, and dynamic
equations on measure chains.
He has authored or co-authored more than two dozen articles
published in scholarly journals and has made presentations at more
than 30 conferences, most recently at the meeting of the American
Mathematical Society and the Sigurdson Mathematics Symposium. Dr.
Anderson has completed these significant scholarly accomplishments
while teaching a full range of mathematics, including introductory
through upper-level courses.
In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Anderson leads a
May Seminar Abroad on alternating years, has advised Habitat for
Humanity trips and Justice Journeys, and has ridden with the
Cycling Club on its fall bike trip to Duluth, Minnesota.
Dr. Anderson is a dedicated mentor and has worked diligently to
encourage the college’s best students to consider graduate
school in fields related to mathematics. He challenges himself to
make mathematics appealing and to help students “see that math
is new, fresh and alive.” In honor of his commitment to
excellence in scholarship and in recognition of his representation
as the college’s ideal of the scholar-teacher, Concordia proudly
presents Dr. Douglas Anderson with the Ole and Lucy Flaat
Distinguished Scholarship Award. |
