Kenneth Schultz
The Walter J. Gores Award is the university’s highest award for excellence in teaching. It recognizes faculty and teaching staff who have made special contributions to teaching, including lecturing, tutoring, advising, and discussion leading.
Kenneth Schultz is the William Bennett Munro Professor of Political Science and director of the Program in International Relations in the School of Humanities and Sciences. He is recognized for teaching complex topics in an engaging and accessible way, and for his ability to identify and articulate the core strengths of a student’s research and help them gain clarity and confidence. His colleagues and students say he supports students with thoughtful guidance, empowering them to take ownership of their learning and intellectual growth. Schultz developed forward-looking courses on timely topics, such as climate security, that broaden students’ academic and professional horizons. His nominators say his long-term mentorship of students continues well beyond graduation, a reflection of his commitment to their success.