Celebrating the Exceptional Contributions of our Lecturers at the Faculty Appreciation Event 2023

In a spectacular showcase of dedication and accomplishment, the recent Faculty Appreciation Event (FAE) 2023 left an indelible mark on both SUSS and its attendees. Held on 19 August 2023, the event was a harmonious blend of recognition, celebration, and gratitude, as award winners were heralded for their exceptional contributions to academia at the Swissôtel The Stamford. Distinguished faculty members and guests gathered to honour the recipients who had demonstrated exemplary commitment and contributions in their respective fields.

The event's opening address, delivered by Professor Tan Tai Yong, SUSS President, conveyed the institution's appreciation for its faculty members' dedication and transformative impact. This heartfelt welcome laid the foundation for the evening's festivities, reminding everyone of the collective mission that they share. This event was also graced by Mrs Mildred Tan, Chairman of SUSS Board of Trustees,  emphasising the significance of the occasion.

Professor Robbie Goh, SUSS Provost, further intensified the atmosphere of enthusiasm by alluding the formal lunch to being like “a Grammy of sorts for SUSS’ Associate and full-time Faculty members.”

_{Professor Tan Tai Yong, SUSS President, recognising the remarkable efforts of SUSS teaching community in his welcome speech}


^{The event was graced by Mrs Mildred Tan, Chairman of the SUSS Board of Trustees}


<sub>Professor Robbie Goh, SUSS Provost, delivering his welcome speech


Professor Robbie Goh, SUSS Provost, encouraging the teaching community to continue to inspire students with their passion as educators</sub>


^{Group picture of Associates and Faculty Members at the event}

First organised a decade ago, the FAE is an annual event organised by the Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC) to recognise the efforts of deserving faculty members and associates, and to show appreciation to the SUSS teaching fraternity. Hence, the heart of the event was undoubtedly the awards ceremony itself. This year, a new award, the Special Award in Innovative Pedagogy, was launched to recognise effective and novel pedagogical practices that faculty and associates have introduced in their classrooms. Apart from this new award, the other award categories in the table below showcase the diverse ways associates and faculty members contribute to the institution's growth:

Heartiest congratulations to all the award winners! 

_{Recipients of the Special Award in Innovative Pedagogy (Team) with Professor Robbie Goh  – (from left to right) Ms Eun-young Yeo, Professor Robbie Goh, Associate Professor Emily Ortega, and Ms Anna Phang.}

_{Professor Tan Tai Yong presenting the Outstanding Teaching Award to 11 recipients, an award that aims to recognise excellent teaching practices of Faculty Members and Associates}

_{Professor Tan Tai Yong presenting the Senior Associate Faculty appointment certificate to Mr Kirindeep Singh}

_{Professor Robbie Goh presenting the 25-year Lecturer Service Award to Mr Brendan Buxton}

_{Professor Robbie Goh presenting the 20-year Lecturer Service Award to Ms Koh Chye Choo}

_{Professor Lee Wee Leong, Vice President of Learning Services, presenting the StudyGuide Excellence Award to Ms Khoo Sim Eng}

_{Award recipients showing appreciation to their fellow colleagues and friends who cheered for them loudly}

_{Friends who teach together stay together!}

_{Colleagues and friends congratulate and cheer for each other}

_{Professor Robbie Goh posts for a photo with award recipients to mark the occasion}

In the midst of appreciating our associates and faculty, we are also pleased to share about the newly set-up unit that supports the appointment and onboarding of SUSS Faculty and Associates at the Office of Associates Management!

_{Dr Koh Hock Tee, Director, Office of Associates Management, sharing about the newly set-up unit that supports the appointment and onboarding of SUSS Faculty and Associates}

The success of the Faculty Appreciation Awards event was a reflection of SUSS’ commitment to fostering an environment of appreciation, growth, and collaboration. By recognising the efforts of its faculty members, SUSS not only celebrated individual achievements but also reinforced its dedication to nurturing academic excellence. This event encapsulated the power of acknowledgment – a reminder that a simple 'thank you' can be a catalyst for transformative change, and that the dedication of faculty members is a cornerstone upon which education's future is built.