Bill Snizek

Bill Snizek, Alumni Distinguished Professor, Department of Sociology. Bill is honored today as an outstanding teacher of sociology and an important contributor to the teaching culture at Virginia Tech. In his 30th year at Tech, Bill places the needs of his students first, as he continues to experiment with and employ innovative practices in his classes. He is especially recognized for developing numerous methods to enhance learning in the large lecture class, including the "Sociological I.Q. Test," used to help students recognize cultural stereotypes and become more open-minded.