Marietta, Georgia – January 13, 2025 – Life University (Life U) is proud to announce that Dr. Andrew McIntosh, Assistant Professor in the Health Sciences Department, has been named the Educator of the Year by the Healthcare Science Technology Education Association (HSTEA).
Dr. McIntosh was nominated for this prestigious award by Dr. Sharon Foran, Assistant Dean for Health Sciences, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to education. His innovative implementation of the team-based learning (TBL) approach has significantly enhanced student engagement and success in both the Doctor of Chiropractic program and Life U’s undergraduate programs.
“Dr. McIntosh’s dedication to innovation in the classroom is nothing short of exemplary,” said Dr. Foran. “His efforts to advance team-based learning reflect a deep commitment to empowering students with dynamic, collaborative educational experiences.”
Dr. McIntosh will be formally recognized at the HSTEA Winter Conference, held January 29–31, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, and will represent the Healthcare Science division this summer at the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) Conference, scheduled for June 16–18, 2025, in Athens, Georgia.
“Life University is immensely proud of Dr. McIntosh and his transformative work in health sciences education,” said Life University Provost and CAO Dr. Jana Holwick. “This well-deserved honor highlights his outstanding contributions to academic excellence and innovation, and we remain committed to supporting faculty as they develop cutting-edge instructional methodologies.”
Dr. McIntosh’s recognition underscores Life U’s mission of “excellence in teaching, learning and research, providing an exceptional student experience leading to a life of Integrity and Lasting Purpose.”
Congratulations, Dr. McIntosh, on this wonderful achievement!
Founded in 1974, Life University is a health sciences institution most known for its College of Chiropractic, the largest single-campus College of Chiropractic in the world. Undergraduates can pursue 12 undergraduate degrees; a pre-chiropractic, degree-seeking pathway; and two graduate degrees within the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies. Some degree programs are offered to distance learners through the College of Online Education.
Life University strives to empower our students to succeed both professionally and personally. At Life U, we innovate our approach to higher education, while also remaining true to our philosophical commitment to produce informed leaders who exemplify humanistic values in their professions. To achieve this goal, Life U recognizes and demonstrates its dedication through three official Life University Values: Lasting Purpose, Vitalism and Integrity.
Life U’s 110-acre campus in Marietta, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta, is home to more than 2,700 undergraduate, graduate and professional students who come from all 50 United States and more than 65 countries.
For more information about Life University, visit life.edu.
About Life University
Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, associate, master’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic philosophy.
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