Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Brad Reed, Ph.D., is the School of Business Professor of the Year. The accolade came Friday, April 25 from student organization Emerging Leaders Improving Through Experience (ELITE).
ELITE is a group of School of Business student leaders who serve as a liaison between students, faculty, alumni and others affiliated with the School. Junior accounting major and ELITE Vice President of Operations Steve Wilkerson said they wanted to recognize outstanding faculty in the School of Business.
“An online survey was sent via email to all School of Business undergraduate and graduate students,” Wilkerson said. “The survey was not mandatory, and we received 165 responses.”
Reed was honored to receive the award and appreciated the students putting together the program. “Thanks to all of my students, particularly those who took the time to fill out the nomination forms,” he said. “I am fortunate to have talented students, because it is easier to be a good teacher when you have excellent students.”
Although 44 professors were nominated, Reed won with overwhelming student support. Wilkerson said students found Reed to be welcoming and knowledgeable while allowing students to be unafraid to ask questions.
“Successful accounting classes have many elements in common with successful businesses,” commented Reed. “I try to ensure that my classes provide something of value that will benefit students in their future careers.”
Reed received a certificate of achievement and a $50 gift card courtesy of Fazoli’s in Edwardsville.
SIUE’s ELITE tabbed Dr. Brad Reed as Professor of the Year. Pictured (L to R): Chair and Accounting Professor Michael Costigan, Mitch Morecraft, Reed, Maeve Juenger, Steve Wilkerson, Lora Dust and School of Business Dean Gary Giamartino.