Roy E. & Myrna G. Wansik Research/Teaching Awards
Roy Wansik received his BSCE in 1966 and his MSCE in 1967 from Purdue University. The awards were established Feb. 3, 1997. In addition to the faculty awards, the Wansiks also provide scholarships to CE students living in Cary Quadrangle. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wansik have strong ties to the University: Myrna was born and raised in Lafayette and her mother retired from the University after 25 years with Purdue University Libraries. The two first met at Cary Quadrangle. "We wanted to give something back to the students, the faculty, and the University. This endowment allows us to recognize Cary Quadrangle and Civil Engineering students and faculty. We're glad to provide this opportunity for Cary residents studying Civil Engineering to earn scholarships and for faculty to be recognized for excellence in teaching and research."
Student ballot
Undergraduate students in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering are eligible to participate in an online voting for the Roy Wansik Excellence in Teaching Award. A set of criteria was developed by a committee of civil engineering students and staff for student voters to rate the performance of the award nominees. The criteria list can be found here.
Teaching Leadership Award
Performance Criteria
- Presentation of subject matter
- Creating student interest in the subject
- Relating engineering theories and practice
- Intellectual challenge
- Development of critical thinking
Other Criteria
- Must be selected from list of eligible instructors and associated core courses by undergraduates in CE, LSE, and CEM programs. Winners within last 3 years and those not on faculty before January of calendar year of the award or after July of previous year are not eligible.
- Selected based on criteria reflecting effectiveness and innovation in the classroom and laboratories.
- Chair of Internal Awards Committee of the Lyles School of Civil Engineering will be responsible for monitoring this award, with guidance from the Head of the School.
- Minimum number of students (10) encountering a given instructor in core course are used as preliminary screening tool for further consideration of the award.
- Recipient will be invited to present teaching experience related to the award at a special CE Seminar. Presented with plaque and cash awards.
- Final selection conducted by Internal Awards Committee of CE, based on outcome of student ballots.
Past Recipients
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Research Leadership Award |
Teaching Leadership Award |