Part-Time Instructor Excellence Recipients

Tom's teaching style, method, and charismatic persona have been pivotal in recruiting new majors and minors to Global and International Studies. His teaching style reflects the university's pillars: student-centered, discovery-driven, and globally engaged institution we strive to maintain. He goes above and beyond the call of the part-time instructor by engaging in one-on-one dialogue with his students during office hours, discussing not just academics and undergraduate pursuits but also students' lifelong goals, career options, and post-graduation advice.  He applies academic theory to real-world situations, including many of his independent travels across the globe, which strongly resonates with and speaks to aspiring students. Often, students refer to Dr. Kostrzewa as their source of inspiration. "Dr. K," as the students know him, is an outstanding part-time instructor.