Mark Angelos
Chair, Department of History and Political Science

"He makes students realize their full potential and can change your mood in an instant. He won't give you answers, but will give you the resources you need to find them."

(Who else picked Sreenath Majumder as their favorite professor?)

Tim Ogden
Chair, Department of Business and Accounting, Professor of Business

"Professor Ogden has a way of teaching that makes you want to learn - by all means, he is a demanding professor, but it makes you want to learn more. He is a professor that does not talk out of a book, but rather comes prepared everyday and makes his lessons interesting. I appreciate what I have learned and he is one of the most influential professors that I have met."

(Who else picked Tim Ogden as their favorite professor?)

"Even though Professor Pettit isn't involved with my major (computer science), I took his class Introduction to Sociology and enjoyed it a lot. The way he teaches this class made it very fun and interesting. I was never bored and learned a lot in every class period. He always had funny jokes to tell and kept the class very lively and for that he became my favorite professor and faculty member."

(Who else picked Robert Pettit as their favorite professor?)

"Planer is the only professor I've ever had who never wastes time. I was five minutes late for class one day and felt like I'd missed an entire day. He also has the fairest grading system I've ever seen - I was more proud of that A than any other in my college career. And now two years after having taken his class, I can still identify a Gauguin and hear Planer repeat his most useful words of advice: 'If you're predictable, you're boring.' He never was."

(Who else picked John Planer as their favorite professor?)

"He has a great great passion for what he does. It was great to experience all of his knowledge during his classes. He was tough, but he did it because he wants everyone to be challenged."

"Thelma is a wonderful, honest, and open person. If I start to panic about a project, a class, a trip, or my honors thesis, she is always available to meet and talk some sense into me. She is encouraging and when I didn't want to do something (like the honors thesis) or was just plain scared (of going to England for a semester), she knew exactly what to do and say to calm me down. She has always led me in the right direction whether I knew it or not. I cannot express the appreciation I have for her and everything she has done for me. She has had the longest-lasting patience for all my tedious questions. She has inspired me to approach life and career with enthusiasm and fire. Thank you!!"

"Throughout my past four years, no matter what I go through in a variety of settings, Heather was always there to support me. She has taught me in and outside of the classroom, for which I am eternally grateful. I know that in the future when I need support or a great recommendation, she's always got my back! Thanks!"

(Who else picked Heather Schilling as their favorite professor?)

"She has taught me how to have fun while learning how to become a better teacher. I will always remember the fun lessons she taught while making them interesting. Becoming a teacher has been a long but fun journey and I am thankful for having a professor teach me the ways of becoming a teacher like professor Stetzel did."

(Who else picked Stacy Stetzel as their favorite professor?)

"Dr. Sweeten is probably the most energetic professor I have had here at Manchester. He has always been so eager and excited to teach us biology, and this attitude has made me eager to learn. He also has always been very helpful and supportive of me in my endeavors. He has even gone out of his way to help me complete an independent study. I will always be appreciative to him for his attitude and support and I am grateful to have met him."

(Who else picked Jerry Sweeten as their favorite professor?)

"First things first ... Dave is one of the best cooks that I have ever met. That is a high honor, considering the house that I grew up in. The second reason Dave is my faculty member of choice is because he's the most fun and understanding person on campus. Whether you need to randomly chat about small things or talk about the next day's homework, Dave is there!"

(Who else picked Dave Switzer as their favorite professor?)

"Since my first semester at Manchester, Professor Tinsley has helped me with many things. Helping my understanding of American History, getting me ready for my presentation at the Dean's Symposium, or just talking about history after class, Professor Tinsley has had a huge impact on my college career. Whenever I have had issues with missing class or not being able to finish the assignment, Professor Tinsley has been very understanding and has always been greatly appreciated. She has really helped me prepare for my future, and I cannot thank her enough."

"Dr. Traxler is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable professor. She keeps class moving at a good pace and she makes learning French fun. She is available to help students and she encourages her students. Dr. Traxler was the one who convinced me to study abroad for a year, and I'm so glad I did."

"Prof. Watson was one of my favorites because he was so animated and passionate about the subject he was teaching. He was also a super interesting and funny professor/person to know."

(Who else picked Jonathan Watson as their favorite professor?)

"He cares about his students. I took 2 classes almost each semester with Professor Williams and his is awe-inspiring. He is smart, funny and compassionate. I just love him for all he has taught me! He should get a BIG RAISE!"