Kefa Onchoke

Professor of Chemistry

Stephen F. Austin State University

09.2006 - 09.2025

Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Championed interdisciplinary collaboration among colleagues, resulting in enriched course offerings for students.
Increased overall student satisfaction with courses, implementing engaging and relevant content in lectures and assignments.
Reviewed manuscripts submitted to top-tier chemistry journals as part of my service contributions to the broader scientific community.
Enhanced student understanding of complex chemistry concepts by employing various teaching methodologies and incorporating real-world applications.
Led research projects for undergraduate and graduate students, enabling them to publish their findings in reputable scientific journals.
Served on academic committees, influencing key policy decisions related to curriculum development and resource allocation within the department.
Secured grant funding for vital laboratory equipment upgrades, improving the quality of research conducted within the department.
Advised undergraduate students on course selection and career planning, helping them navigate toward fulfilling post-graduate opportunities in industry or academia.
Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of both the university and its chemistry department.
Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.