MARYVILLE, Mo. – Diana Linville, an instructor in Northwest Missouri State University’s Department of Mathematics Computer Science and Information Systems, is the University’s recipient of the 2016 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

Northwest made the announcement last week during a ceremony recognizing the University’s 10 Dean’s Faculty Award recipients.

“These faculty members represent some of Northwest Missouri State’s very best,” Northwest Provost Dr. Timothy Mottet said during opening remarks, noting Dean’s Faculty Award recipients are nominated and selected by their peers. “Whether we are recognizing these individuals for their teaching, their scholarship, their leadership, service or advising, we are recognizing them for being incredible teachers.”

The Governor’s Award is presented annually to an outstanding faculty member from each of Missouri’s four-year higher education institutions. The Northwest recipient is selected by its Deans Council from individuals who receive the Dean’s Faculty Award for Teaching in each of the University’s three academic colleges. Criteria includes effective teaching, effective advising, service to the University community, commitment to high standards of excellence, and success in nurturing student achievements.

Linville, who joined the Northwest faculty in 2001, received the Dean’s Faculty Award for Teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences and will receive the Governor’s Award during a state ceremony next spring.

“I’m very humbled and honored to receive this award,” she said. “I work with some phenomenal coworkers. I couldn’t do any of this without them.”

In addition to attending a luncheon hosted by the governor next spring, Linville receives checks for $500 from the University and $800 from the College of Arts and Sciences to further her professional development.