Leslie Alexander,
associate professor in the
Department of History, has been given an Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2008. Alexander is a connector: "she really promoted how relevant history is to everyone, every day, and how current events recreate certain historical trends," one student said. She is also a leader in curriculum development: Alexander spearheaded the creation of seven new courses in African-American history in the department, for both undergraduate and graduate students, and contributed to a general redesign of many courses in the curriculum. Active in the department's Faculty of Color Caucus, she has demonstrated a commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and has shown herself equally committed to community outreach. This is a richly deserved award for an excellent teacher and mentor.
Take a look at all of our
current Stars in Humanities!
The College of Humanities at The Ohio State University is home to
14 departments and
9 interdisciplinary centers that are critical to the liberal education of students in a modern world. For more on the College of Humanities and its mission, see
'Portrait' of C O H.
