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This blog is not as self serving as it might appear. Last week, Rowan University — where I spent 42 years as a part-time and full-time instructor and eventually associate professor — sent me student nominations to the University’s Faculty Wall of Fame. I was inducted for both “teaching and advising excellence.”
I include much of what Jenna Buchholtz and Caitlyn Coppenbarger wrote as incentive to others who have a chance to impact students — whether it be college age, high school, middle school or lower. As I’ve expressed to my students previously and to members of Rowan’s nationally-acclaimed Public Relations Student Society of America, my greatest thrill is when one of them succeeds and/or is recognized for outstanding work.
Below are Jenna and Caitlyn’s word. My challenge is for you to substitute your name for mine. That is the very same challenge many of my Parsons College professors gave me nearly 50 years ago. I sure hope I met their challenge and lived up to their expectations.
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND ADVISING
Larry Litwin, Public Relations
“Professor Larry Litwin had the greatest impact on my learning at Rowan. He was attentive, extremely knowledgeable in the PR field and always willing to help. He not only taught me inside the classroom, but also helped me prepare for the “real world” by teaching me how to write cover letters, editing my resume, preparing me for my internships and referenced me to important connections. Without Professor Litwin’s help I truly believe I would not have been as successful in and out of Rowan as I was and as I am today. He deserves the award, hands down.”
Jenna Buchholtz
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND ADVISING
Larry Litwin, Public Relations
“Anytime of the day – rain or shine – Professor Litwin would always be happy. He made class fun, yet would get his point across. He truly loves and enjoys teaching. When I was struggling or having academic issues he was always willing to help me or slow down the class to help anyone. He offered a new perspective on teaching and was very up with the times – technology wise.
“Professor Larry Litwin is the most organized when scheduling appointments to meet with students. He is willing to help with academics along with personal issues. He genuinely cares and looks out for the student he’s helping even if he gets backlash from fellow teachers. Anyone who has met Professor Litwin has been helped and touched by him in so many ways.”
Caitlyn Coppenbarger
Thank you everyone. Words cannot express my appreciation.
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