Donald E Barnett Awards
Each year, the English Department recognizes excellent writing in English 1101 and 1102 by presenting two Barnett Essay Awards. Named in honor of Donald E. Barnett, who directed the Freshman English Program for many years, the awards consist of cash prizes and publication of the winning essays in the First-Year Writing Guidebook. These awards are supported by the English Department Fund.
For English 1101
Kellie Bath “Defund the Police” Op-ed
Nominated by Johanna Bailie
For English 1102
Kate Hodges “Marginalization of Orogene Children in The Fifth Season”
Nominated by Hannah Warren
Honorable Mention: Joy Madden “The True Purpose of Religion in The Island of Doctor Moreau” nominated by Nancee Reeves
Honorable Mention: MacKenzie Harden “Small Talk” Ep. 1: Women's Education in the Victorian Era” nominated by Emily Beckwith
Honorable Mention: Madison Taylor “The Price of a Penny” nominated by David Ingle
Michael G Moran e-Portfolio Awards
Beginning in 2007, the English Department began recognizing the excellent work being done in ePortfolios for English 1101 and 1102 by presenting the portfolio awards. Named in honor of Michael G. Moran, a former director of FYW who did much to shape and improve the program and who has continued to support it by serving loyally on the First-Year Writing Committee, these awards also consist of cash prizes and publication of selected exhibits from the winning ePortfolios in the First-Year Writing Guide. These awards are supported by the English Department Fund.
For English 1101
Jianing Zhao nominated by Danielle Bray
For English 1102
Brandon Doan nominated by Katie Hurlock
Honorable Mention: Alice Ware Nominated by Michelle Sherwin
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards
Savanah Jensen, Matt Kliewer, Michelle Sherwin, Gabrielle Stecher, Sarah Shermyen and Phillip Gilreath.
About these awards: The Center for Teaching and Learning administers the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Instruction. This award recognizes the top ten-percent of teaching assistants demonstrating superior teaching skills while serving in the classroom or laboratory.