SJSU News Archive
Date: 03/17/2009
Professor Emily Wughalter of the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts has received the 2008/2009 San José State University Outstanding Professor Award. This award honors faculty whose academic career exemplifies excellence in teaching effectiveness.
During her 18-year tenure at San José State, Wughalter has established a remarkable record for teaching excellence and service. Student evaluations of her teaching regularly approach the maximum score for overall effectiveness. She has also served as director of the Metropolitan University Scholars Experience, which offers university-wide opportunities to help first-year students succeed at San José State.
A mentor to faculty and students, she chaired a student thesis that won both the College of Applied Sciences and Arts and University Outstanding Thesis awards in 2008. Wughalter has also served in leadership roles with the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the National Association for Girls and Women in Sports.
Wughalter will formally receive the honor at the 10th Annual Faculty Service Recognition and Awards Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the Student Union Barrett Ballroom. She will also be the keynote speaker at the Honors Convocation at 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, in the Event Center.