From the Dean
Our college prides itself on excellence in teaching. That's why it's my pleasure to announce that Associate Dean Linda Martin has been named the Sanford G. Price and Isabelle Price Barbee Chair in Teaching, Advising, and Learning. Bill Price established the endowment in memory of his father and aunt and to continually improve counseling, teaching, and the learning environment. As holder of the endowed chair, Martin will:
• Focus on improving the quality of teaching and advising through leadership in research, teaching, and advising.
• Study the ever-evolving nature of undergraduate students and their learning preferences and processes.
• Determine and implement the best practices for teaching and advising and disseminate them to college and university faculty, to foster constant improvement in learning and a greater emphasis on advising students.
• Provide and encourage attendance at master teacher and adviser workshops for college and university faculty charged with disseminating new knowledge and skills, building a strong network to assist in research on learning, teaching, and advising.
Through her work as endowed chair, Martin will continue Ohio State's and the college's focus on Students First.
--Bobby D. Moser
Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences