The UA Little Rock Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching recognizes, encourages, and rewards superior teachers – individuals whose command of their respective disciplines, teaching methodologies, communications skills, concern for student performance, and commitment to the learning process exemplify the teacher-mentor model.

The award is not intended to be a popularity contest. It is designed to distinguish those teachers who maintain high expectations of their students and who ensure academic rigor in their courses.

College-Level Winners

  • Robert “Bob” Lytle
    College of Business, Health, and Human Services Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology and Graduate Coordinator for the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology Dr. Robert “Bob” Lytle is an associate professor of criminal justice and criminology, as well as the graduate coordinator for the school of criminal justice and criminology. Lytle has been … Robert “Bob” Lytle
  • Nicholas Kahn-Fogel
    William H. Bowen School of Law Distinguished Professor in Constitutional Law Mr. Nicholas Kahn-Fogel is the distinguished professor in constitutional law at the William H. Bowen School of Law. Students comment on his rigorous but nurturing and intellectually challenging classes. Kahn-Fogel uses a modified version of the Socratic Method in most of his in-class instruction, … Nicholas Kahn-Fogel
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    Laura Barrio-Vilar
    College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education Associate Professor of English Dr. Laura Barrio-Vilar is an associate professor of English in the School of Literary and Performing Arts at UA Little Rock. Barrio-Vilar has been praised for her commitment to inclusive learning in the classroom, work mentoring other teachers, and engaged pedagogy. Barrio-Vilar has … Laura Barrio-Vilar
  • Ashokkumar Sharma
    Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Associate Professor of Engineering Dr. Ashokkumar Sharma is an associate professor of engineering in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at UA Little Rock. Sharma has been vital in curriculum development in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology and has taught over 17 different courses … Ashokkumar Sharma
  • Rebecca Glazier
    College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education Associate Professor of Public Affairs Dr. Rebecca Glazier is an associate professor in the School of Public Affairs. She showcases a commitment to researching and sharing her considerable knowledge about teaching and learning filtered through her prowess as a well-respected political science scholar. Through comments from colleagues … Rebecca Glazier