Tops in Teaching
Tops in TeachingOur professors pursue excellence in teaching—guiding, mentoring, and challenging you to explore the questions that matter. Because of their unparalleled commitment to teaching, U.S. News and World Report recognized Truman as one of the best regional universities in the Midwest for undergraduate teaching.
Students Are the Top Priority
With a genuine interest in helping you develop your full potential, your professors put teaching you first. They want to make sure you are fully engaged in your learning so you can discover your personal and professional purpose. Their open-door policy means you can drop by their offices to discuss class, get extra help on an assignment, or just chat about the day’s events.
FACULTY
Sana Camara
Classical and Modern Languages Department
Originally from Senegal, a country in West Africa, Sana Camara has made Kirksville his home for nearly 30 years. He enjoys small-town life and enjoying having an opportunity to have a positive impact on his students.
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FACULTY
Vayujeet Gokhale
Physics Department
In addition to overseeing the Observatory, Vayujeet Gokhale teaches astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology, and meteorology. No matter what level he’s teaching, he likes to create an environment in which the student feels motivated and excited about learning the material.
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Faculty/Staff Directories
- School of Arts and Letters
- School of Business
- School of Health Sciences & Education
- School of Science & Mathematics
- School of Social & Cultural Studies
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My professors take the time to get to know me, which I appreciate. They also seem to care about bettering my academic experience at Truman.