CCSU Adjunct From Avon Earns Major Honor

Central Connecticut State University

AVON/NEW BRITAIN, CT — A Central Connecticut State University adjunct who lives in Avon was recently honored for her excellence in teaching at the New Britain university.

Adjunct Marketing professor Alana Ledford of Avon received the school's "Excellence in Teaching Award" for part-time faculty.

The Excellence in Teaching Committee at CCSU announced the winners during Faculty Appreciation Day on May 3.

The committee presents the award to one full-time and one part-time faculty member every year.

To be eligible for the EIT Award, professors must be nominated by a Central student.

This year, students nominated 249 faculty (70 part-time and 179 full-time).

Of those nominees, 79 faculty submitted complete applications for the EIT Award consideration (20 part-time and 59 full-time).

Members of the EIT Committee evaluated each faculty member; conducted in-depth discussions; and selected and interviewed semi-finalists.

Said Central President Zulma R. Toro at the ceremony: “This day truly illustrates the heart of Central’s mission: teaching, learning, and the dynamic experience of intellectual engagement, and I consider myself very fortunate to work alongside you.”