Faculty Career Champions
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GSSW Faculty Career Champions
The University of Denver’s faculty take immense pride in the roles they play as not just academic teachers and experts, but as career and life mentors for their students as well. At DU, building a constellation of mentors starts on day one for students, and is a vital component of the 4D Experience. The Faculty Career Champion award is a true example of just that, as it demonstrates the ways DU faculty foster the 4D Experience for students and help them pursue careers and lives of purpose.
The Faculty Career Champion is a student nominated award that celebrates outstanding faculty mentors and tells the compelling story of how DU faculty impact students’ career and professional development goals.
Each year GSSW students nominate faculty for this award, GSSW nominees are selected each year from those nominated and move on for consideration as the University of Denver campus Faculty Career Champion award recipient through the DU Career & Professional Development Office. Prior Faculty Career Champion award recipients include:
Adjunct Professor Martina Porter
Adjunct Professor Martina Porter stood out with many students stating that she goes above and beyond with advice, skill building and challenging her students at many levels.
Watch Martina’s student nomination video.
Clinical Associate Professor Michael Talamantes
The Graduate Faculty Career Champion has been awarded to Clinical Associate Professor Michael Talamantes. Michael’s dedication and passion for career development was quite evident in the student nominations we received.
Watch Michael's student nomination video.
