The Center for Teaching and Learning awarded Matthew Stallings with the January 2025 Everyday Teaching recognition for his exceptional teaching methods and dedication to student success. Stallings is an associate professor in the College of Business and Economics and teaches accounting and financial analytics courses using diverse delivery methods that make accounting topics accessible to all students.
Stallings was nominated by his colleague, who shared, “Matt focuses on teaching methods such as flipped classrooms, competency learning, blended courses and online education to meet the needs of his students from multiple angles and accommodate various audiences. He uses class time effectively by facilitating student-centered, active learning through discussion, problem-solving, and critical-thinking exercises. In addition, he fosters an inclusive environment of mutual respect where his goal is to serve his students in a way that enhances the quality of their educational experiences and assists them on their individual journeys in life. He achieves this by learning their names, listening to their needs and concerns, providing career and life advice, and mentoring them to aid in their well-rounded development.”