Irene Katele, a graduate of the UW Law School Class of 1999 and Associate Director of the Legal Studies Program at UW-Madison, is one of four teaching faculty throughout the University of Wisconsin System to be selected for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award. The annual award recognizes outstanding commitment to student success.

Katele, who is one of only two teachers at UW-Madison to receive the award, frequently teaches Trusts & Estates at the Law School as an adjunct professor. Her colleague in teaching Trusts & Estates, Professor Howard Erlanger, is also a past recipient of  the Underkofler Award

Katele’s co- recipients of the Underkofler Award for 2009 are Susan Hagness, professor of electrical and computer engineering, UW-Madison; Theron Parsons, professor of psychology, UW-Platteville; and Aharon Zorea, assistant professor of history, UW-Richland.

UW System President Kevin P. Reilly and representatives of Alliant Energy will present the awards on October 9, 2009, in Madison.

“It is a privilege to recognize the dedication of these deserving faculty members who go the extra mile to ensure the all-around success of our undergraduate students,” Reilly said.

This year marks the 17th anniversary of the partnership between the UW System and the Alliant Energy Foundation. The awards are given as a tribute to the energy company’s long-time senior executive, James R. Underkofler, a staunch proponent of excellence in undergraduate teaching.

The award program is administered by the UW System Office of Professional and Instructional Development. A committee of faculty and staff members selects the finalists from candidates who are nominated by eligible institutions.  

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