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Carroll Nominated for 2025 CSU Teaching Excellence Award

TSYS School associate professor of computer science Hyrum Carroll has been nominated by the Turner College's Awards & Scholarships Committee for the 2025 CSU Teaching Excellence Award. This award recognizes a faculty member's strong commitment to teaching and learning. The criteria for selection include demonstrated use of classroom activities designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and/or global and multicultural understanding; use of effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning, such as innovative uses of technology, active learning, learning communities, student portfolios, and assessment; and a strong commitment to fostering academic success through interaction with students outside of the classroom (e.g., advising, mentoring, recruiting, etc.). During his seven and a half years in the TSYS School, Hyrum has taught an average of 97.6 students per Fall and Spring semester, totaling 1,045 unique students across 66 course sections. Despite these large numbers, Hyrum managed to learn all of his students' names. These students have also rewarded his dedication to quality instruction with high student evaluation scores, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Hyrum also aims to continuously improve and actively integrate innovative instructional methods into his teaching. For instance, due to his concern for textbook affordability, Hyrum spearheaded the transition to free, open-access textbooks in foundational courses. In order to enhance student engagement and provide additional learning opportunities, Hyrum initiated the development (and provided the maintenance of) about 100 practice assignments, creating extensive opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and receive immediate feedback. He also uses interactive methods, like test preparation game reviews, to make learning more dynamic and fun. Additionally, he manages a YouTube channel with over 100 videos to supplement course presentations, collectively reaching thousands of views, which helps students reinforce course concepts outside the classroom. Lastly, Hyrum has pursued grant funding to develop resources that support student learning and improve course delivery. As Co-PI for the $30,000.00 Textbook Transformation for CS Foundation Courses Grant, he researched, evaluated, and implemented OER materials to reduce textbook costs. Turner Business wishes Carroll the best of luck in April 2025, when the winner of the award will be named.
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