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North Iowa Area Community College faculty members Kevin Muhlenbruch and Paul Peterson and adjunct faculty member Daird Korth received NIACC’s “Excellence in Teaching” Award for 2008.

“There’s no greater honor among faculty than to receive a ‘teaching recognition’ that has its origins in students’ opinions about instruction.  Paul, Kevin and Daird exemplify the very best in instructional quality at NIACC and we’re all proud of their achievements and this recognition,” Dr. Debra Derr, NIACC president, said.

Instructors are nominated by graduating NIACC students, and the award recipients are announced at the beginning of each year.

Muhlenbruch, representing Career and Technical faculty, teaches in NIACC’s Agriculture programs.  Student nominations for Muhlenbruch included comments such as, “He always had time to help if you were having trouble and would explain if you had a question,” and “Kevin is a good teacher; he makes you understand what you are learning.” 

Peterson, representing Arts and Science faculty, teaches several courses in the communication division, including composition and speech and journalism, as well as serving as the faculty adviser for Logos student newspaper. Peterson’s student nominations included comments such as, “Paul Peterson took an active interest in his students and encouraged them to do their best and work toward their strengths,” and “He was the main person who helped me get ready for life after NIACC.”

Korth represents adjunct faculty. Korth’s student nominations included comments such as, “A great teacher with great knowledge,” and “He is a great teacher and I can only hope to encounter someone like him as I continue my schooling.”

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