Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) proudly recognized two outstanding faculty members for their exceptional contributions to student learning and academic excellence during C-SC’s annual Honors Convocation held on May 6.
Dr. Melissa Holt, associate professor of psychology, received the Helsabeck Prize for Excellence in Teaching, the College’s highest honor for classroom instruction. Dr. Lisa Prowant, assistant professor of biology, was awarded the Walter S. Reuling Faculty Prize for Innovation in Student Learning, honoring her remarkable dedication to experiential learning and student engagement.
“These two extraordinary educators embody the heart of Culver-Stockton’s mission,” said Culver-Stockton College President Lauren Schellenberger. “Their dedication to excellence in teaching and innovative approaches to learning are transformative, not only for their students but for the entire campus community.”
Dr. Holt joined C-SC in 2012, and she teaches psychology courses on such topics as statistics for social sciences, research methods, social psychology, biological psychology, sport psychology, and the psychology of marketing. She is also the coordinator of experiential education and travel director. Dr. Holt earned her doctorate and master of science degrees in experimental psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington (Fredericksburg, VA).
Dr. Prowant joined C-SC in 2020, and she teaches such biology courses as general biology, ecology, and debates in science. She earned her doctorate at Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY), her Master of Science degree in biological sciences at Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS), and her bachelor’s degree in biology at Benedictine College (Atchison, KS).
About Culver-Stockton College
Culver-Stockton College, situated on 140 acres in Canton, Missouri, atop The Hill overlooking the Mississippi River, was founded in 1853 by members of the Disciples of Christ Church. Today, more than 1,000 students from around the world shape their futures in academic excellence with opportunities in 80 majors and minors, five graduate programs, 21 NAIA inter-collegiate athletics, 35 diverse student organizations, and many campus-life events.
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