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Lisa J. Bowling, (540) 365-4307

In 1997-98, Crow conceived the idea of in-depth studies of the Appalachian region. Using an interdisciplinary, team-taught approach, the Appalachian Cluster classes incorporate Appalachian regionalism into the curriculum of select literature, sociology, environmental science, and history courses. Crow’s success in the integrated, regionally-based curriculum led to his selection as the host of a 2002 National Endowment for the Humanities summer institute to train other college educators in the method.

Crow says his award points not to his own accomplishments, but to the collective quality of the entire Ferrum faculty. “This is a reflection of the faculty body…the College is being recognized for a caliber of teaching that’s exceptional.”

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FERRUM PROFESSOR WINS NATIONAL UNITED METHODIST EDUCATOR AWARD Executive Vice President of Higher Education Foundation to Present Award and $5,000 to Professor on April 30 at College.
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April 28, 2003	Lisa J. Bowling, (540) 365-4307
Click for photos from the events April 30, 2003 Since 1993, the United Methodist Educational Foundation has recognized one exceptional faculty member annually, selected from United Methodist schools across the United States. Foundation executive vice-president Cheryl B. Davis will present this year’s Outstanding Educator award to the 10th winner, Dr. Peter G. Crow, Ferrum College professor of English and chair of the Language. Literature, Philosophy, and Religion Division, on Wednesday, April 30, at 1:30 p.m. in 106 Garber Hall, Ferrum College. The recognition will include an artistic replica of the Cokesbury Bell and a $5,000 cash award. Crow, who plans to take a year off to pen a book about the way the Appalachian community of St. Paul, Va., is transforming itself from a hardscrabble coal town robbed of natural resources to an environmentally-friendly sustainable economy, will use the award as a financial cushion while writing the nonfiction work.
In 1997-98, Crow conceived the idea of in-depth studies of the Appalachian region. Using an interdisciplinary, team-taught approach, the Appalachian Cluster classes incorporate Appalachian regionalism into the curriculum of select literature, sociology, environmental science, and history courses. Crow’s success in the integrated, regionally-based curriculum led to his selection as the host of a 2002 National Endowment for the Humanities summer institute to train other college educators in the method.
In his nomination letter, Vice President and Dean of the College Dr. Richard E. Sours wrote, “We have no one who has single-handedly raised the reputation of the college the way Pete Crow has by his leadership." All 124 United Methodist two- and four-year preparatory schools, colleges and universities could submit nominees, who must make an impact on their students, peers, academic institution, community, and church.
Dr. Pete Crow & Executive VP of United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Cheryl B. Davis	Crow says his award points not to his own accomplishments, but to the collective quality of the entire Ferrum faculty. “This is a reflection of the faculty body…the College is being recognized for a caliber of teaching that’s exceptional.” Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. For more information on Ferrum, visit www.ferrum.edu. # # #
Photos from the events April 30, 2003 Dr. Pete Crow and Cheryl Davis are joined by his family and close friend, former Ferrum Dean Elmer Thompson Chairman of the Ferrum Board of Trustees Bill Bales, President Jennifer Braaten, Dr. Crow, Cheryl Davis and Academic Dean Richard Sours A special luncheon was held in Dr. Crow's honor: Several members of Pete Crow's friends, family, advisees and peers spoke of his accomplishment At the Faculty/Staff Meeting, Dr. Crow was officially presented with the award: