Jeffrey W. McClurken ’94, UMW professor and chair of history and American studies, was one of 12 professors named among Virginia’s 2014 Outstanding Faculty. The awards are the state’s highest honor for faculty at its public and private colleges and universities. Chosen by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and Dominion Resources, they recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research, and public service. “I love seeing what students can do if you push them out of their comfort zone. … I love my job.” – Jeffrey W. McClurken ’94 McClurken, a leading advocate for integrating technology into teaching, is this year’s “teaching with technology” recipient. He brings such tools as WordPress, Omeka, Facebook, Twitter, and wikis to the classroom. “I love seeing what students can do if you push them out of their comfort zone while also providing them with support and opportunities to approach, both creatively and rigorously, the study of history,” he … [Read more...]