The Institute for Learning and Teaching

Frank Vattano

Department of Psychology
A031 Andrew G. Clark
(970) 491-0988
Email: Frank.Vattano@colostate.edu
Web: http://psy.psych.colostate.edu/psylist/detail.asp?Num=34

Dr. Vattano has taught, conducted research, and held several administration positions throughout his career.  He is a University Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Fellow of the American Psychological Association.  He is one of the pioneers in the development video teaching modules featuring the BRAIN, MIND, and The Social Connection used in psychology classrooms across the nation. 

Teaching Awards and Recognitions

Honors Professor of the year Award, CSU, 1983

CSU Alumni Association, Honor Alum, 1984

Fellow, American Psychological Association, Teaching of Psychology Division, 1991

Oliver P. Pennock Distinguished Service Award for Teaching, 1992

Willard O. Eddy Teacher Award, CSU, 1994

U.S. WEST, Excellence in Education Award, 1996

CSU Governing Board Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, 1996-97

Honors Professor of the Year Award, CSU, 1999

Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching, Colorado Professor of the  

  Year, 1999

University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, CSU, 2000

American Psychological Foundation Distinguished Teacher of the Year, 2001

Best Teacher Award, CSU Alumni Association, 2004

Students As Leaders in Science, Outstanding Science Mentor Award, CSU, 2005

Current Teaching Activities

Dr. Vattano is currently teaching  introductory psychology in the university honors program.  His passion is in the area of college teaching where he co-teaches an all-university graduate seminar on college teaching.