College of Technology Faculty
2010 NISOD Excellence Awards
(National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development)
Charles Miller has been a member of the Respiratory Care Faculty at The University of Montana College of Technology for many years. Throughout the years Charles consistently receives stellar reviews from his students. Charles has an impeccable depth of knowledge in Respiratory Care garnered from years of managing respiratory care departments nationally as well as internationally. Charles has researched and published new and innovative ways of caring for patients with respiratory conditions. The teaching qualities that he exhibits are integrity, consistency, fairness and being concise in his explanations which all lead the students to better understanding of the material and respect for the profession. I think Charles is truly an inspiring example of an outstanding teacher.
I believe that education is not a product we pass to our students, but a process we inspire within them. My hope is to create an environment that encourages students to embrace this process, setting personal learning goals and finding a passion within themselves to achieve them. My reward in teaching communication studies is watching students use their knowledge to uncover injustices, improve the climate of their personal and professional relationships, practice their democratic voice and become a voice for others.
An educator holds the key to unlock the driving motivation and unique combination of success for the student. For the educator to gain the reward of accomplishment he or she must present information to the student in sincere, tangible terms. Having a full understanding of the material, the desire and ability to deliver the material is fundamental in gaining respect from the student. For the student, the educator can ?bring it all home? by talking in terms of ?relevance? and ?attainable.? Encourage the student, provide praise when goals are met and lead by example.