The 2021-2022 recipient of the Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence is Michael Roy, Professor of Psychology.
The Professional Development Committee chose Roy from nominations submitted by alumni, current students, faculty, and staff. In addition to receiving a monetary award, Roy will be invited to deliver the Kreider Prize Lecture next fall.
“The Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce this year’s Kreider Prize recipient is Dr. Michael Roy,” Chair of the Professional Development Committee Dmitriy Krichevskiy said. “The commendations from students, alumni, and colleagues were overwhelming as he exemplifies the ideals of the College.”
Nomination letters portray Roy as an impactful and thoughtful mentor to many. Students find him approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to their success and growth.
“I would like to thank all of those who nominated me for the Kreider Prize,” Roy said. “I consider myself lucky to be here at Elizabethtown College with such fantastic students and colleagues.”
In addition to his dedication to mentorship, students noted his ability to connect and develop meaningful relationships, stating, “He has shown us kindness, warmth, and understanding through his mentoring and teaching. Dr. Roy deserves recognition for his powerful impact on our campus and program. He is funny, knowledgeable, and an overall amazing human being.”
Kreider Prize Background:Through the generosity of Thomas Conner ’72, professor of history at Hillsdale College, the annual award is made possible and awarded to a current Elizabethtown College faculty member for excellence in teaching and mentoring. The award is named in honor of J. Kenneth Kreider, professor of history emeritus, and Carroll L. Kreider, professor of business emerita, “for their inspirational service to countless students at Elizabethtown College.” The Kreiders were not only inspirational in the classroom but also were powerful mentors and role models.