Lawrence is, first and foremost, an undergraduate teaching institution, and excellence in teaching is therefore the paramount objective of our faculty members. All faculty are expected to demonstrate not only a sound knowledge of the discipline in which they teach, but an ability to convey that discipline clearly and appropriately--to deliver engaging lectures, lead fruitful discussions, develop challenging assignments. They are expected to be accessible to students and proficient as advisors. The faculty's extraordinary commitment to teaching is reflected in the fact that more than half the courses taken by Lawrence students are in the form of one-on-one tutorials and independent studies.
Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship