University of Wisconsin-Superior Assistant Professor of legal studies and criminal justice Meg Chrusciel has been selected as one of 23 faculty and instructional academic staff from 12 universities for the 2026–27 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars program.

“I’m incredibly honored to be selected for the WTFS program,” Chrusciel said. “My work is deeply rooted in helping students make sense of complex, real-world issues in justice and law. To have that work recognized at this level is both validating and motivating.”

The Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars program provides Universities of Wisconsin faculty and teaching academic staff with the opportunity to collaborate with exemplary educators from across the system and from a variety of disciplines. Participants are nominated by their provosts in recognition of excellence in teaching and learning.

In addition to discussing evidence-based teaching practices, fellows and scholars complete a yearlong Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research project focused on improving student learning. The program begins in May and concludes with research presentations in spring 2027.

“I’m most looking forward to collaborating with educators across the Universities of Wisconsin and learning from the different approaches they bring to teaching,” Chrusciel said. “I’m especially interested in continuing to develop experiential and discussion-based strategies that help students connect theory to real-world issues.”

Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars is one of three professional development programs offered by the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID). OPID supports the system’s 13 centers for teaching and learning in advancing instructional excellence across face-to-face, online and blended learning environments.

“I’m grateful to be part of a university and system that prioritize applied learning, support pedagogical growth and foster strong community connections,” Chrusciel said.

The program is directed by Sarah Riforgiate, a communications professor at UW-Milwaukee, and Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, a psychology professor at UW-Green Bay. Each fellow and scholar receives a $4,000 stipend from their home institution.