Thank a Professor Program
The Thank a Professor program, initiated by Nova Southeastern University faculty member Emily Schmitt Lavin Ph.D., empowers NSU students to express their gratitude. In its first two years, more than 4,000 heartfelt thank-you messages were submitted. The overwhelming response deeply moved the Learning and Educational Center team, and these messages of appreciation are being shared with faculty and university leaders. We are committed to continuing this valuable initiative annually and welcome your ideas for its future success.
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Below is a small sample of some of the messages that faculty members received:
She was one of the best professors I have ever had. She cared so much about every student's success inside the classroom as well as outside of the classroom. She always offered to give extra help on homework assignments and exam reviews. She also offered help in the future regarding career choices and said that she would always be available if we needed anything. She is so passionate about what she does and is so kind to everyone. She also truly understands what it is like to be a college student and relates to us very well. I am so thankful to have met her.
This Professor has helped me understand why I would like to become an Epidemiologist and has made learning a fun experience for all the students. He is always engaged with his students, making sure that we understand the material. I love the activities that we do together as a class on Fridays after our quiz. I always look forward to attending his class because he is the best professor that I have ever had. I love his enthusiasm and excitement he has for the class and that he cares about each of his student's well-being.
Thank you for being such a light at NSU! You made our night class fun, engaging, and meaningful. Every class you came with high energy and an attitude that showed you truly cared about us and our success both inside and outside of class. I can tell you genuinely want us to succeed and do our absolute best, which motivated me to do so. My experience in your class will continue to impact me positively!
Congratulations to our honored faculty! We also extend our sincere thanks to the students who shared their valuable thank-you messages.
If you have questions, concerns, or ideas about how to improve the Thank a Professor program, please email thankaprof@nova.edu.