2024 Faculty Awards for Achievements in Teaching and Research

• Kathryn Temple receives the 2024 Provost’s Innovation in Teaching Award
• Andrew Zeitlin wins the 2024 Provost Distinguished Achievement in Research Award
• James Collins is awarded the 2024 Provost Career Research Achievement Award

Provost’s Innovation in Teaching Award
This award, supported by the Bill (B ‘92) and Karen Sonneborn Innovation Fund, recognizes a faculty member, team, or department for exceptional creativity and innovative approaches that promote student-centered learning. The evaluative criteria include the extent of innovation, the impact on students and colleagues, and the potential for wider adoption of the approach.

Kathryn Temple, Professor of English, is honored with the award for her leadership in founding the Master of Arts program in Engaged and Public Humanities. The program bridges traditional graduate-level humanities education with experiential learning, preparing students for diverse career paths after graduation. A crucial element of the program is a practicum that allows students to apply their humanities training in real-world settings. Now entering its fourth year, the MA program has welcomed its largest cohort, reflecting its growing success.

Provost Distinguished Achievement in Research Award
This award highlights a significant recent achievement in scholarship and research, such as winning a prestigious book prize, receiving peer recognition, or obtaining a major grant.

Andrew Zeitlin, Associate Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, is recognized for his groundbreaking research on pay-for-performance contracts in Rwanda. His study, published in the American Economic Review, explored the effects of these contracts on teacher recruitment, effort, and retention. Conducted under challenging conditions, this work led to a $3.1 million grant from USAID and Agence Française de Développement to implement his findings as national policy in Rwanda. This research is not only a significant scholarly contribution but also has the potential to improve the lives of millions in the near future.

Provost Career Research Achievement Award
This award celebrates a faculty member’s lifelong contributions to their field, honoring sustained scholarly excellence and influence that extends beyond the Georgetown community. Nominees are evaluated based on their long-term impact and career achievements.

James Collins, Professor Emeritus of History, is recognized for his profound impact on the study of the pre-revolutionary French state. Over a career spanning more than 45 years, Collins has reshaped historical understanding through his seven books and numerous articles. His innovative research, which focused on regional and local records rather than centralized archives, challenged long-held views about the French monarchy’s administrative capacities. His work has significantly influenced comparative history and political theory, with implications extending to the study of modern states. Collins has also mentored nearly 20 doctoral students, many of whom have gone on to distinguished academic careers.

Please extend your congratulations to these distinguished colleagues for their outstanding achievements.