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www.theadvertiser.net ± Classified Hotline 1.866.775.7666 The Ross County Advertiser μ October 30, 2011 9OU-C faculty member Lisa Wallace named Presidential Teacher Award recipientUniversity-wide honor recognizes exceptional contributionsto the learning experience and masterful teachingOhio University-Chillicothe dents and her innovative teachingaculty member Lisa Wallace haseen named a 2011 Presidentialeacher Award recipient by Ohioniversity. The award honorsrofessors who have made a subtantialand positive contributiono the learning experience at Ohioniversity, both in and out of thelassroom.She is one of four awardees andhe only faculty member from aegional campus.“It is an honor to recognize inividualswho have contributedo profoundly to our students’ransformational learning experinces,”Ohio University Presidentoderick J. McDavis said. “We arextremely pleased that the Ohioniversity Presidential Teacherward will again be bestowed onaculty members who have beenelected for the inspired, masterulteaching they provide our stuents.”approaches that encourage studentsto become analytical, criticalthinkers,” OU-C Dean MartinTuck said. “Strong teaching isthe lifeblood of the ChillicotheCampus, and her student-focusedapproach epitomizes that spirit.The fact that she was nominatedby two of her students speaks volumesabout the respect they havefor Professor Wallace. Further,this recognition underscores thecaliber of teaching that occurs onour campus.”Wallace’s students rave abouther teaching style.“Professor Wallace is an effectiveteacher because of hercharacter. Over the course of mystudies, she has genuinely guidedme through the registration process,while handling any concernsI may have had in a respectableand considerate attitude,” saidClary, who is currently a recruiterWallace, associate professorin the Student Services office.f communication studies, wasominated by two of her students,eeley Clary and Rae “Marlene”out.“Professor Wallace is very deervingof this recognition. She isnown for her dedication to stu-“Not only does she take pride inthe teaching aspect of education,but she truly cares about the successof her students. By far, herfriendly and proficient personalitysummarizes the most valuablequalities an instructor can have.”“Classes with Dr. Wallace havetaught me perseverance,” Claryadded. “No matter how difficultthe course material, she alwaysfound a way to make me strivefor the best and challenge myselfintellectually. As far as my interactionswith her, professionalismhas always been the bottom line.Our interactions never cease to beanything less than professional.Overall, I highly respect the opinionsand direction she provided asa student and individual.”Fout said, “Dr. Wallace was thefirst teacher I had here at OU-Clast summer. She set me at easeright away with her smile. It’salmost like she becomes a friendthat is helping you learn somethingnew. She leads the class,and the class just naturally followsin behind her. She givespersonal examples to some thingsthat make you go ‘oh, okay ... Iget it now.’ Another thing I lovedabout taking her classes is that Ialways knew what to expect. Shelays it out for you. From the notesto the grading rubric, I knew whatI needed to do, and how to do it.And if there was any doubt at allin my mind, she was just an e-mailaway. She always answered my e-mails, and no matter how many Isent her, never acted like I was abother. I have taken both in-classand online courses with Dr. Wallace.She expects you to give ityour all, but in the end, it’s worthit.”“I have gained so much fromher classes and just from talkingwith her,” Fout continued. “Shehas such a polite, yet friendly personaand is so soft-spoken. Herwords are full of knowledge, justwaiting to be tapped into. Withher help, I have gained so muchconfidence in myself and my abilities.Communicating is more thanjust speaking the right words; it’sknowing how to say them or if anywords are even necessary.”For Wallace, her career is a laborof love as she encourages studentsto realize their potential andtheir promise.“I truly enjoy what I do, and Iam delighted and honored to berecognized with such an award,”she said. “I have taught studentsat the high school, communitycollege and university levels andwhile teaching has been rewardingwork in each of those settings,I have thoroughly enjoyed teachingat the regional campus for thepast several years.”“The students here challengeme as much as I challenge them. Iwork to make sure that my classesare relevant and that the academicconcepts can be applied to theirreal-life goals. I recognize fromhearing much grumbling over theyears that my classes are oftenperceived as being difficult, butmy hope is that students recognizethat they are capable of morethan they originally thought andthat the classes have given themopportunities to learn in many differentways.”Wallace has been instrumentalin fostering a learning environmenton campus through suchprojects as having students in aWomen and Gender Studies classdevelop quotes as a class capstoneproject that reflects an areaof research. She also spearheadeda weekly student-led discussionof diversity issues as part of anIntercultural and Cross-CulturalCommunication class.Wallace joined the OU-C facultyin 1999 as an assistant professor.She was promoted to associateprofessor in 2005.She earned her bachelor’s degreefrom the University of RioGrande, both her master’s degree,in interpersonal communication,and her doctoral degree, in interpersonalcommunication withcertification in women’s studies,from Ohio University.SPECIAL!STANDARDCHIMNEY CLEANING$95*Limited TimeFISHER’S AFFORDABLEChimney Sweeping. Specializing ininspections, dust-less cleaning forchimneys, fireplaces and woodstoves. Relining of chimneys forwood, gas, coal and oil. Alsochimney removal and re-build, brickremoval and replacement, tuckpoints, flashing replacement andrepair, masonry cleaning andwaterproofing. 15 yearsexperience. Insured. Estimates.740-596-3435 anytime18 1/2 N. 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