The Michigan Tech College of Business (COB) Teacher of the Year award is selected each spring based on a vote by the COB student body. Because it represents the views of students, it is a genuine distinction to be selected. Awardees are honored with their name on a plaque, located inside the Academic Office Building.
2024-25
Laura Sieders
- Assistant Teaching Professor in Accounting
- Edward and Betty Robinson Faculty Fellow in Accounting
- Director of MS in Accounting Program
- ljsieder@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3259
- Academic Office Building 114
The 2024-25 Teacher of the Year Award winner is Laura Sieders, assistant teaching professor in accounting, the Edward and Betty Robinson Faculty Fellow in Accounting, and director of the master’s in accounting and analytics degree program. Students recognized Sieders for her commitment to students as well as her expertise and enthusiasm. They also appreciate the caring and kind environment she creates in and out of the classroom.
Sieders was praised by student nominators for “making her classroom a place where we aren’t afraid of learning” and “making her students feel cared for and respected.”
“She balances lecturing and time to work with the material perfectly and encourages you to make mistakes and grow,” said another nominator.
“Laura makes every lecture go by in the blink of an eye by making class time fun and engaging for everyone involved. She is helpful, understanding, caring, compassionate, and values our learning above and beyond,” said another student nominator.
2023-24
Roger Woods
- Teaching Professor, College of Business
- Affiliated Senior Lecturer, Construction Management
- rhwoods@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2063
- Academic Office Building G010C
Teaching professor Roger Woods was selected by College of Business students as Teacher of the Year in spring 2024. The award recognizes Woods's extraordinary dedication and unparalleled commitment to student learning.
Woods's commitment to teaching extends far beyond the syllabus and the classroom, as he invests countless hours in ensuring that each student receives the support and guidance they need to thrive. From his engaging lectures to his willingness to go above and beyond, Woods works to empower his students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their academic and professional endeavors.
"Roger is committed to teaching all students, regardless of skill level… His classes are structured meticulously, fostering deep comprehension and real-world application," said one of Woods's students.
2022-23
Ulrich Schmelzle
- Associate Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management, College of Business
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Construction Management
- schmelzle@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2710
- Academic Office Building G010B
Michigan Tech College of Business students have voted Ulrich (Ulli) Schmelzle, assistant professor of supply chain and operations management, as the 2022-23 COB Teacher of the Year.
Schmelzle leads classes in operations and supply chain management. He also developed and implemented the study abroad experience in Germany, which launched in 2022.
"Ulli brings a formula that perfectly complements teaching in a technologically embedded business college: He has a STEM education, industry experience in a pioneering aerospace firm, and a passion for people. Anyone who has met Dr. Schmelzle has witnessed his infectious smile; our students are fortunate to learn from him," says Dean Johnson, dean, Michigan Tech College of Business.
2021-22
Xin Li
- Assistant Professor of Finance, College of Business
- xli26@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1878
- Academic Office Building G021
During his first year as assistant professor of finance in the College of Business (COB) at Michigan Technological University, Xin Li has been named by students as the 2021-22 COB Teacher of the Year. Li came to Michigan Tech in 2021 after earning his Ph.D. in finance from the University of Cincinnati and an M.S. in Economics from Texas A&M University.
Approaching his second year at Tech, Li is already supporting students as advisor to the Finance Club, in addition to instructing Principles of Finance; Advanced Financial Management; and Risk Management and FinTech.
Li has earned previous recognition for his teaching ability. He was the sole winner for the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award of the College of Business at University of Cincinnati. He also won the Finance Department Teaching Award and was named to the Dean's List of Teaching Excellence.
2020-21
Enthusiastic, inspirational, and adaptable are how William Breffle's students describe the economics professor and are attributes they felt worthy of the 2020-21 Michigan Technological University College of Business Teacher of the Year honor.
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