Kouba Presented 2023 David Mugler Teaching Award

Dr. Joann Kouba, Kansas State University associate professor, was recently recognized with the College of Agriculture David J. Mugler Teaching Award. Kouba joined the K-State Animal Sciences & Industry faculty in 2001 after completing her doctorate at Texas A&M University.

Kouba has extensive involvement with her students through her 80% teaching appointment. She has taught 12 different on-campus courses and 2 online courses, involving more than 3,880 students, and she has advised nearly 1,100 students. She has also mentored graduate students pursuing advanced degrees with an emphasis in equine reproductive physiology.

“Dr. Kouba is committed to student success both on-and-off campus. A prime example of this is the time she spends providing excellent advising to many ASI students. Her advising skills and commitment is reflected each year in the exceptional ratings and comments she receives on her advising survey,” says Dr. Mike Day, KSU ASI department head.

Kouba believes strongly in enhancing students educational experience through study abroad trips. She has led three equine study tours, visiting England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Kouba’s research program focuses on understanding how reproduction is controlled in the horse as well as the interaction between nutrition and reproductive function.

The David Mugler Teaching Award was established in 1999 by the College of Agriculture Alumni Board to recognize Dr. Mugler's many years of dedicated service to students in the K-State College of Agriculture.

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The Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The K-State ASI department prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries. The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills.