2008 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHANCELLOR'S HONORS
See also: FACULTY AWARDS
STAFF & STUDENT AWARDS
The College of Business Administration recognizes its students, faculty, and staff for their enormous accomplishments and contributions to their university, college, and community and congratulates their recognition as 2008 Chancellor’s Honors recipients.
Outstanding Teacher Award
BRUCE BEHN
Ergen Professor of Business in the Department of Accounting and Information Management, Bruce Behn consistently has been ranked as one of the best teachers in the Physician Executive MBA, Executive MBA, and Professional MBA programs. Since joining the faculty in 1994, Behn has won numerous teaching awards including the American Accounting Association’s Innovation in Accounting Education Award and the 2003 Tennessee Society of CPAs Educator of the Year. His evaluation scores reflect his commitment to his students and the material. Students have called him “engaging and thought-provoking,” and called his teaching style “unique, refreshing and [able to keep] the entire class in focus.”
Extraordinary Academic Achievement
- Christen Vavalides (senior in enterprise management)
- Christopher Wary (senior in finance)
- David Wooten (senior in finance)
Extraordinary Professional Promise
- Heather McMillan (PhD in human resource development)
Graduate Teaching Award
STACY MASTROLIA
Ph.D. in accounting, Stacy Mastrolia has taught accounting since 2005, and her reputation and student evaluation summaries are nothing short of incredible. Dan Murphy, department head, says that she is “bright, attentive to her students and delivers the material very effectively.” Much of this may be due in part to Mastrolia’s work experience, which includes serving as director of finance for Electrolux, director of worldwide accounting for Scientific Atlanta, and director of accounting for Fidelity Investments. She is able to bring extensive professional, real-world examples to her students—making a difficult topic teachable.