Top Performing Faculty
Excellence in Teaching • Ranks 1-5 • Detailed Analysis
4.85
Avg Score (Top 5)
64
Total Responses
12
Courses Taught
2
Perfect Scores
#1
Jill Brugler
Perfect1/6 responses•1 course(s)
5.00
+0.52 from avg
Q-Dimension Performance
Q1
5.00
Q2
5.00
Q3
5.00
Q4
5.00
Q5
5.00
Q6
5.00
Q7
5.00
Courses Taught
- ART121 Ceramics II5.00
Key Strengths
- Perfect execution across all teaching dimensions
- Exceptional student engagement
- Master of ceramics instruction
Student Feedback
"This was a fantastic class. I can't think of any improvements."
Impact & Recognition
Model for excellence in ceramics instruction
#2
Dana Cohn
Perfect2/7 responses•2 course(s)
5.00
+0.52 from avg
Q-Dimension Performance
Q1
5.00
Q2
5.00
Q3
5.00
Q4
5.00
Q5
5.00
Q6
5.00
Q7
5.00
Courses Taught
- ART195 Watercolor II5.00
- ART292 Adv Projects in Oil & Acrylic5.00
Key Strengths
- Consistent excellence across multiple courses
- Perfect scores in advanced-level courses
- Expertise in watercolor and oil/acrylic painting
- Exceptional in maintaining high standards across different mediums
Student Feedback
"Sets gold standard for advanced painting instruction."
Impact & Recognition
Sets gold standard for advanced painting instruction. Demonstrates ability to excel in specialized art forms.
#3
Laura Bloomenstein
Excellent19/67 responses•4 course(s)
4.86
+0.38 from avg
Q-Dimension Performance
Q1
4.83
Q2
4.84
Q3
4.83
Q4
4.77
Q5
4.88
Q6
4.88
Q7
4.82
Courses Taught
- ART114 Color4.96
- ART222 Advanced Ceramics4.88
- ART222 Advanced Ceramics4.86
- ART222 Advanced Ceramics4.67
Key Strengths
- Ceramics Program Leadership: Dominates Advanced Ceramics with 3 sections
- Consistency: Maintains excellence across 4 courses
- Student Engagement: Highest response volume demonstrates student investment
- Communication Excellence: Near-perfect scores in Q5 (4.88) and Q6 (4.88)
- Versatility: Excellence in both Color theory and Advanced Ceramics
Student Feedback
"Laura was delightful and very knowledgeable."
"She seemed to go out of her way with every student."
"I will take Laura Bloomenstein's class again."
Impact & Recognition
Anchor of department's ceramics program. 3 of her 4 courses in department's top 10. Model for maintaining excellence across multiple sections. Natural choice for Ceramics Program Coordinator role.
#4
Kat Brint
Excellent7/13 responses•1 course(s)
4.81
+0.34 from avg
Q-Dimension Performance
Q1
4.86
Q2
5.00
Q3
4.71
Q4
4.71
Q5
5.00
Q6
4.71
Q7
4.71
Courses Taught
- ART137 Adobe Photoshop I4.81
Key Strengths
- Perfect Grading Timeliness: Q2 = 5.00 (department's weakest area)
- Excellent Communication: Q5 = 5.00
- High Student Engagement: 53.85% response rate (highest in top tier)
- Digital Arts Excellence: Master of Adobe Photoshop instruction
Student Feedback
"Model for grading timeliness across department."
"Strong digital arts instruction."
Impact & Recognition
Model for grading timeliness across department. Strong candidate for Digital Arts program development. Demonstrates that technical courses can achieve high satisfaction.
#5
Benjamin Norton
Excellent29/56 responses•4 course(s)
4.75
+0.27 from avg
Q-Dimension Performance
Q1
4.92
Q2
4.38
Q3
4.97
Q4
4.71
Q5
4.79
Q6
4.66
Q7
4.80
Courses Taught
- ART111 Drawing II4.75
- ART113 Three-Dimensional Design4.81
- ART111 Drawing II4.76
- ART111 Drawing II4.67
Key Strengths
- Volume Leader: Highest student engagement (29 responses)
- Consistency: Excellence across 4 courses
- Drawing II Master: All three Drawing II sections performing well
- Assessment Excellence: Q3 = 4.97 (near perfect)
- Clear Communication: Q1 = 4.92 (outstanding)
Student Feedback
"Prof. Norton did a great job outlining expectations, material, and guidelines."
"The professor was great about keeping the learning environment positive and constructive."
"Professor Norton encouraged us to email him at any time... He provided all of these things with great enthusiasm."
Impact & Recognition
Backbone of Drawing II program. Model for managing multiple sections effectively. Natural choice for Faculty Development Leadership. Demonstrates sustainable excellence at scale.