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Edison State
Professor Receives National Recognition
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently awarded
Edison State Community College professor David Barth with the inaugural
Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty designation at the annual AACC
national convention in Dallas.
Professor Barth, of Troy, is an Associate Professor of Electronics
Engineering Technology at Edison State Community College, a position he
has held since 2000. Barth also serves as the Coordinator of the
Electronics Engineering Technology program. Barth holds a Master of
Science degree in Electronic Engineering from Michigan Technical
University.
Named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, the
association established the designation to recognize individuals making
a difference in the classroom. Nominees must demonstrate passion for
the students and the classroom; show a willingness to support students,
inside and outside of the classroom; be inclined to participate in
college committees; and go above and beyond what is required to ensure
that students are successful in their academic endeavors.
“Professor Barth’s abilities and passion for teaching are on full
display in the classroom,” said Edison State President Dr. Doreen
Larson. “David works closely with all students to help them understand
the course concepts, taking personal responsibility for the success of
each student.”
“David’s love of his discipline is infectious whether he is explaining
a difficult concept in electronics, demonstrating how machines on an
assembly line are controlled electronically, or helping students to
construct a robot for the local “Battle Bots” competition,” added
Larson. “His care and concern for both the subject matter and each
student make him an exemplary college instructor.”
Outside of instructing, Barth is consistently looking for ways to
improve the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Edison State.
In the last year and a half, he has developed a number of new
certificate options for students, completed transfer agreements with
university and vocational school partners, and revised the program’s
curriculum to align with the Guided Pathways approach to promoting
student success and completion. Additionally, he has served on a number
of committees and taken on responsibilities to ensure new initiatives
are successful.
“Professor Barth is a valued leader of committees and initiatives on
campus,” said Dr. Larson.
The AACC recognized Barth and 49 of his peers with a custom
commemorative medal at a private reception with author Jeanette Walls
(The Glass Castle). Recipients’ names will be showcased on a new AACC
Faculty Wall of Distinction.
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