Award-Winning Faculty

CFE winners
Each year, Quinnipiac's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students recognizes members of the Quinnipiac community for their extraordinary contributions to our students. Up to three Excellence in Service to Students Awards and three Excellence in Teaching Awards are presented at the annual recognition dinner in the fall.

The center serves as an important vehicle in helping the University to achieve its educational mission, consistent with its three core values: high quality academic programs, a student-oriented environment and a sense of community.

"I've always considered it to be an honor to teach," said Kathleen Simione, associate professor of accounting and a past award recipient. "I put so much of myself into my teaching because I just love it."

Rebecca Abbott, professor of communications and a past recipient, found her true professional calling in the classroom. "Once I started teaching, I began to appreciate the excitement of sharing with someone else and the excitement of someone else wanting to take your ideas and use them. It's a fantastic feeling," Abbott said.

"I always knew I wanted to do something that would help others feel good about their lives. It's very gratifying to have found something that I love so much."

 

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