Written by Katie Connell
Florida State University’s Professor of Communication Dr. Jennifer Proffitt is a recipient of the 2022-2023 University Award for Outstanding Graduate Teaching.
Dr. Proffitt shared more about what this award means for her and the advice she would give to new faculty members at the School of Communication.
Q: How do you feel about winning this award?
A: I am honored to have won the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award. Mentoring graduate students is one of the best parts of being a professor.
Q: What do you attribute this award to?
A: I try to provide students opportunities to think critically, to question their assumptions, and to study topics that are important to them. I help students through each part of the research process, providing extensive feedback and encouragement.
Q: What have you found to be a good teaching approach that you could recommend to a new faculty or recently graduated doctoral student?
A: Whether students plan to continue their education, obtain an academic position, or enter the workforce, being able to conduct meaningful research and write a clear, logical, and concise paper, thesis, or dissertation are skills that will serve them well.