Thank a Professor Program
The Thank a Professor program offers students a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude to professors who have positively influenced their academic or personal journey.
If you have a professor who…
- Inspires you to achieve your goals,
- Excites you to learn,
- Challenges you to reach your potential,
- Guides you during a challenging time,
Don't miss the chance to show your appreciation!
Take a moment to express your gratitude to them through the Thank a Professor program.
How it works
- Click on "Submit a Note!"
- Share what you would like to say.
- Decide if you want to sign your name or remain anonymous. It is up to you!
- The Center for Faculty Development will print and deliver your note at the end of the semester.
- Repeat as many times as desired.
FAQs
- How does the program work?
- The Thank a Professor program offers students the opportunity to compose notes of appreciation for professors who have contributed significantly to the UHCL student community.
- Notes can be submitted year-round via an online form.
- All notes will be delivered at the end of each semester.
- Does it need to be a current professor?
- No,notes can be addressed to any professor, past or present.
- Can I write a note to more than one professor?
- Yes! You can submit notes for multiple professors.
- Complete the online form for each note you would like to send.
- Can my letter be anonymous?
- Absolutely! You have the option to remain anonymous or share your name for each note you send.
- When will my note be delivered to the professor?
- Your note will be delivered to the professor(s) at the end of the semester.
- Will the notes be reviewed before delivery?
- Yes, all notes undergo a review process to ensure they align with the spirit of the program.
Testimonials
- “As a professor it can be difficult to know when you are reaching your students. We seldom have time to really interact. So, receiving a thank you from a student really mean a lot. It lets me know that what I do is appreciated.” - Dr. Gruber, CSE Senior Lecturer
- "Receiving a note of appreciation from my students feels incredibly rewarding and heartwarming. It reminded me that my role as an Adjunct Instructor at the university is vital and is impacting the education of the students. I am grateful for the recognition and enjoy making a difference in their lives. These gestures boost my motivation and reinforce the passion I have for teaching. It's like a little spark that lights up my day and encourages me to keep inspiring and guiding future educators." - Professor Goudeau, COE Adjunct Instructor
- "Hearing personally from students about the specific positive impacts that I have had on them as a teacher is so meaningful. Sometimes it can feel like my efforts as a teacher go unseen, but knowing a student felt strongly enough to sit down and write a thank you note means a lot and is a tangible item that I can go back and look at when I feel discouraged or overwhelmed." - Dr. Kussro, HSH Associate Professor
- "Supporting students these days is tough. They have so many challenges to deal with. When a student goes out of her way to say "Thank you" it's very humbling and such a wonderful reward for a professor." - Dr. Michael, COB Associate Professor
- "I was fortunate enough to receive student notes through the Thank a Professor webpage. The notes were so greatly appreciated and make me feel like I make a difference in my students' lives. I am truly grateful for the kind words and affirmations expressed through the Thank a Professor program." - Dr. Walsh, COE Clinical Assistant Professor
- "Receiving feedback through the Thank-a-Professor program has enabled me to become aware and celebrate the long-term impacts of my teaching in the classroom and beyond. Hearing about student successes and achievements is always rewarding, and I am ever encouraged by the reminder that I might have contributed to the formation or fulfillment of someone’s dreams." - Dr. Young, HSH Assistant Professor
Examples of previous notes
- Thanks for your encouragement to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to things I didn’t think I could do.
- Thank you so much for an amazing class this semester. I have gained so much knowledge through your class and I am beyond grateful for this extraordinary opportunity, and can not wait to continue connecting previous knowledge with new knowledge that is sure to surface through my academic and workforce career.
- Thank you for being such an inspiring and positive person. I really appreciate having you as my professor.
- I can’t tell you how much I want to write in this letter to you. You are one of my favorite people ever to exist, and easily one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Thank you for always checking up on me, and supporting me through my loudmouth antics and anxious ramblings. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.
- Thank you for helping me re-sharpen my critical thinking skills and for having me understand myself and the world around us better. I hope I get to have you next semester. :)