Dr. Margot Salas Geagon earns Թ’s 2022 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation
September 15, 2022
Associate professor of business, Dr. Margot Salas Geagon, is the winner of Թ’s 2022 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation. She received her award during Թ’s convocation ceremony on Aug. 30.
This award was established in 2008 by community supporter and owner of Leepoxy Plastics, Larry Lee. It is given annually to a full-time faculty member who:
- Challenges students to continuously progress to higher levels of thinking
- Engages students in active learning activities
- Connects to students in innovative ways to positively impact their experiences at Թ
Dr. Geagon joined Թ in 2020, after which she developed one of the university’s newest degree programs—supply chain management, offered in both undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, she collaborated with the university’s Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences to build analytics courses for both undergraduate and graduate programs, and she helped develop a certificate in supply chain management. In the classroom, Dr. Geagonengages students with various forms of technology, including simulations, online statistical evaluations and database management exercises.
“Dr. Geagon has accomplished so much for our university in a short amount of time by developing and introducing strong, relevant programming that positively impacts students,” said Թ’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Kathleen Hanold Watland. “She resonates with our students, as well, with a high-energy and innovative approach to teaching. Her recognition is well-deserved.”