Kraft’s paper was “Research and Inquiry: Pedagogical Tools to Engender Responsibility;” Yates presented his paper “Research as Catalyst” in the same session.

The two also participated in the Integrative Teaching International ThinkTank along with Vice President for Academic Affairs Kevin Conlon, Assistant Professor Lori Faist, Assistant Professor and Fine Arts alumna Julie Abijanac (CCAD 1992), and Associate Professor and Fine Arts alumna Tam Peterson (CCAD 1983).

FATE is a national association dedicated to the promotion of excellence in development and teaching of college-level foundation courses. The ThinkTank is part of the FATE conference and includes a facilitated discussion and intensive workshop designed to improve teaching at the college level.

Kraft also presented her paper “Rurality Then and Now: Re-visioning the Landscape in Contemporary Irish Art Practice” at the International Meeting of the American Conference for Irish Studies in Chicago, April 10-13.

Peterson, chair of Foundation Studies, teaches painting, color theory, two-dimensional design, and illustration.

The award was presented April 23 by CCAD President Denny Griffith. Afterward, Peterson (CCAD, ’83) thanked colleagues who taught her. “Great teachers make great students, who in turn become great teachers.”

Go to the Award for Teaching Excellence page to see a list of all award winners. Peterson’s faculty bio has more about her work.