Dr. May Chew granted Distinguished Teaching Award

Dr. May Chew receives the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award for emerging full-time faculty.

The committee were particularly impressed by May's leadership skills and her clear commitment to mentoring her students and her attentiveness to their well-being. They recognized May's efforts in decolonizing curriculum and the classroom and her commitment to diversity in course content and students' learning styles. The committee had no doubt that her inclusive teaching strategies and dedicated mentorship will have a long-lasting positive impact on her students. May's balance of academic rigor and empathy provide her students with enriching and respectful learning environments that allow her students to thrive.