April 10, 2019
Dr. Elizabeth Swaggerty Receives ECU Distinguished Graduate Faculty Mentor Award
Dr. Elizabeth Swaggerty, Associate Professor in the College of Education Department of Literacy Studies, English Education and
Dr. Elizabeth Swaggerty
History Education, was selected as one of this year’s winners of the 7th Annual ECU Distinguished Graduate Faculty Mentor Award.
Dr. Swaggerty teaches in Reading Education/Literacy Studies and serves as the department’s graduate director for master’s programs. She sets high expectations for herself and those with whom she surrounds herself and works tirelessly to “go the extra mile” to ensure students are provided the support, guidance and assistance they need in order to succeed.
The Distinguished Graduate Faculty Mentor Award is given annually to recognize two East Carolina University graduate faculty members who exemplify outstanding commitments to academic, professional and personal development of graduate students through mentoring and advising.
One award for mentoring master’s students and one award for mentoring doctoral students is given each year. Each recipient receives $1,000 for professional expenses and is recognized during Research and Creative Activity Week. The selection committee of faculty and graduate students considers traditional, innovative, as well as unique ways in which faculty members mentor graduate students.
The selection committee considers evidence of success as an outstanding mentor; guiding students in their intellectual growth; helping them developing independent research interests; and fostering their development of communication skills, interpersonal skills, research skills and professional skills.
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