Christianne Buuck, an instructor with the Young Scholars Program's Bridge Experience and senior lecturer with the Department of English, is a recipient of the Provost's Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer — the university's highest teaching recognition. This accolade annually recognizes a maximum of six lecturers, senior lecturers or other associated faculty members for their teaching excellence. A committee of students, faculty and alumni select the award recipients.
From the nomination:
Christiane’s breadth of knowledge and unmatched dedication to her students marks her as an example of teaching excellence. An associated faculty member in the English Department for more than ten years, she has taught a range of courses from Basic Writing to Creative Writing to Business and Professional Writing. In 2022, she was honored with two awards: the Teaching Award for First-Year Writing (chosen by faculty and staff) and the English Undergraduate Organization Associated Faculty of the Year Award (chosen by students). Through her work with the Young Scholars Program and the Minor in Professional Writing, Christiane has worked with a diverse group of students with varying degrees of writing experience and preparation for college. For all these students, Christiane’s courses gave them opportunities to find their voices and to develop the skills that are important to them.
In addition, Christiane’s generosity as a member of the English Department has shaped the teaching and learning and countless other students beyond her classroom. For several years she helped to deliver supportive instruction to all students in English 1110.03, not just her sections. More recently she has presented at summer training workshops for new Graduate Teaching Assistants, sharing her passion for teaching first-year students and tips for a successful first year. As an instructor working with the Young Scholars Program, she has also helped to mentor GTAs there as well. Her enthusiasm and positivity are infectious — when new graduate students or lecturers meet Christiane, they see the best of Ohio State.