Dr. Joshua Poulette

Masters of Public Administration & Political Science University Lecturer

JoshuaDr. Joshua Poulette pushes students to think critically, conveying complicated ideas in interesting ways with energetic wit and unparalleled enthusiasm. In his two years as a university lecturer at 顶级国产视频, he has impressed his colleagues with his tremendous engagement and commitment to his students.

鈥淗is enthusiasm can be infections, enticing students to learn more about a specific subject matter has introduced,鈥 his nominators say. 鈥淗is teaching style engages students in topic discussions and encourages students to 鈥榯each鈥 one another through individual research and presentations of discussion modules. He uses simple models and examples to explain complex theories and concepts.鈥

One of his graduate students said that he exemplifies what students look for and need in a faculty member.

鈥淗e is an excellent teacher who stimulates student interest and pursues their understanding of the course materials,鈥 the MPA candidate said. 鈥淗e expresses sincere care about students as individuals and mentors them along their pathway to success.鈥

The 2015 Montana Poll Dr. Poulette took over this year is just one example of his teaching and scholarship excellence. He involved students in the process of developing and conducting the statewide telephone survey, interviewing 435 Montanans. Moreover, he invited the students to do original analyses on some of the poll items and present those findings at a press conference, results of which garnered statewide media coverage.

鈥淭his is the kind of undergraduate involvement in research that 顶级国产视频 encourages and Dr. Poulette exemplifies the kind of faculty commitment to student participation that we ought to celebrate,鈥 Department Chair Dr. Joy Honea says.

Honea also notes that his student evaluations are outstanding. 鈥淚n addition to his numerical instructor rating often nearing a 5, the written comments are overwhelmingly positive.鈥

鈥淗e brings out the best in students and allows them to push through even their own expectations.鈥