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UW-RF Home > Public Affairs Home > This Month's News Releases Public AffairsREGENTS AWARD GIVEN TO UW-RF PROF Caskey receives a $5,000 award for outstanding career achievement in teaching. The award aims to recognize an individual, academic department, program or unit that demonstrates exceptional commitment to and effectiveness in teaching. The Regent's Teaching Award is the highest honor available for a faculty member in the UW System. A small number of awards are given annually; this year other recipients included the department of biology and microbiology at UW-Oshkosh and UW- La Crosse Professor of Philosophy Kenneth Maly. "The Regents Teaching Excellence Award is one of the highest accolades that the UW System annually bestows," said Chancellor Don Betz. "Caskey's selection rightly shines light on his achievements and his consistent dedication and success. Our university is committed to teaching excellence, and Brad's recognition demonstrates that this commitment is an integral part of our daily lives." Caskey plans on using the award money to further educate himself. He plans to travel to intriguing parts of the world and see other cultures. He then plans to bring what he learns back into the classroom. "Students need to be actively involved in reading, listening, and thinking," said Caskey. "Having fun is another part of learning; students need to enjoy and look forward to learning each day. Lastly, students need to challenge themselves and what they believe." Caskey spends much time helping students and fellow faculty and students. He is a mentor to other faculty and helps them build classroom management. He also mentors McNair scholars on campus, who are first-generation college students and is currently the board president of the River Falls United Way. For this involvement, Caskey has also received the Community Service Award and the Outstanding Advising Award from the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a member of the Psychology Society where he does presentations on graduate studies. "His vast knowledge of psychology, his dedication to student education, and his charismatic teaching style are extraordinary, which sets him apart from all other college instructors," said former student Amelia Versland. Caskey plays an active role in student's academic lives and has an encouraging learning style. "Brad has a special skill in helping students become involved in the learning process, frequently challenging opinions and encouraging active engagement with topics," said former dean Gorden Hedahl of the College of Arts and Sciences. Other UW-RF faculty who has been awarded the Regents Award include English Professor Nicholas Karolides in 1994 and economics Professor Janna Cowen in 2003. To qualify for the award, a nominee must complete nomination and eligibility procedures. An award committee is selected evaluate nominees commitment to teaching and learning and use of effective teaching strategies, and to have a significant impact on students' intellectual development. More information can be found on the procedures and requirements to be eligible for the Regents Teaching Excellence Awards at http://www.uwsa.edu/opid/awards/regcall.htm . -30-
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Wednesday, 12-Oct-2005 12:40:24 CDT
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SEPT. 30, 2005--Bradley Caskey, professor of psychology and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at UW-River Falls, has been awarded the 2005 Regents Teaching Excellence Award from among the 14,000 faculty members in the UW System. Caskey will receive the award on Oct. 7 in Madison at a special recognition ceremony.