Thank-a-Professor Program

About the Program


Eastern Kentucky University’s Thank-a-Professor program provides students with the opportunity to send a brief “thank you” note to faculty who made a difference in their educational experience at EKU. This program recognizes EKU faculty for enriching students’ lives, encouraging them to learn a subject, or motivating them to learn (or learn in a new way).

Student thank you notes highlight several areas that made a significant impact on students this fall:

  • Retention / Persistence
  • Caring
  • Expertise
  • Helpfulness
  • Kindness
  • Mentorship

About the Process


Each fall semester, students are invited via a brief online survey via Slate to let that professor—and the EKU community—know about this success by sharing a simple “thanks” or relate a short anecdote or example to let that professor know what the student valued and why it was important. The Thank a Professor ceremony is held in November of each fall and recognizes faculty for their outstanding efforts in educating and supporting students.

The Thank a Professor submission link will be available in early fall 2025.

Contact
Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning
fctl@eku.edu