ASEC Faculty Earn Outstanding Teacher Honors

The College of Agriculture has recognized two ASEC faculty for their teaching excellence.

Dr. Mark Tucker received the Richard Kohls Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award, which recognizes faculty who have demonstrated teaching excellence.

Dr. Sarah LaRose received the Richard Kohls Outstanding Early Career Award, which recognizes faculty who have demonstrated a commitment to a career in teaching and working with students, but who have no more than seven concurrent years of experience.

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