Institutional Service
University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College
Faculty Senate – Parliamentarian (Board Position) – 2020-2021
Faculty Senate – Representative from the School of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences – 2020-2021
Academic Program Planning & Viability Committee – Member – 2019-2021
Washburn University
Reinstatement and Dismissal Review Committee – Member (ex-officio) – 2017-2019
National History Day – Regionals – Judge – 2017-2019
Faculty Evaluations
Lone Star College – Tomball (Spring 2024)
“Overall, I was impressed with Professor Burks. He is very prepared, professional, and student-centered. His classroom environment encourages critical and independent thinking. His use of technology is good, and he is up-to-date with current trends in the field of US history.”
Lone Star College – University Park (Fall 2021)
“There were a lot of questions from students in this class. Drew fielded those questions in a way that expanded the topic. He also had students connect primary sources to the main points he was making in the lesson.”
“Drew knows the material well and has an engaging style. The students seemed to connect with him, and many of them asked questions. Drew also supplemented the lecture with PowerPoint images that helped students see the points he was making visually. Overall, the class was good.”
The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Tech (Instructor)
Executive Summary 2019-2020
“Drew is a passionate instructor that has worked to develop his materials and presence in the classroom to fit the needs of his students at the college.”
The University of Kansas (Graduate Assistant)
HIST 129: US History after the Civil War – Fall 2013
“Drew was very personable and related in front of the class. He was very knowledgeable and did well to bring in various aspects of the course, connecting the dots. Drew always stepped up when something needed to be done course wide and worked well with the other TAs to ensure Blackboard ran smoothly. He was also quite helpful in lecture.”
“Good, easy rapport with students. Good job asking for more specifics and focusing on the readings. Related and personable, students were obviously comfortable speaking up.”
Overall assessment of instruction: Exceeds Expectations*
HIST 115: French Revolution to the Present: Europe 1789 to the Present – Spring 2014
“I have found Drew to be an exceptional GTA throughout the semester. He has been professional and dependable. He has developed a good rapport with the students and I have full confidence in his ability to deal with those parts of the course for which he is responsible.”
“It is clear to me that the students know that Drew takes his responsibilities seriously; that he cares about their success, and that he is knowledgeable about each week’s topics.”
Overall assessment of instruction: Outstanding*
HIST 108: Medieval History – Fall 2014
“Far from his field – but did a very good job.”
In response to the question, “Was the GTA knowledgeable about key terms, concepts, ideas, and theories?” “More than I expected.”
“Very experienced and thoughtful. Hardworking. An ideal assistant.”
Overall assessment of instruction: Outstanding*
HIST 510: Roots of Human Trafficking in Africa (Grader) – Spring 2015
“Although the geographical area of the course was not Drew Burks’ area of specialization, he was effective. In many instances, he participated in class discussion, helping me manage the participation of 33 students.”
Graders evaluated without overall rating.
HIST 115: French Revolution to the Present: Europe 1789 to the Present – Fall 2016
“Drew has taught this course before on his own and was very well prepared to engage with students on course topics.”
In response to the prompt, “Please provide some specific information related to the GTA’s strengths.” “Empathy, professionalism.”
Overall assessment of instruction: Outstanding*
*Scored on a scale of: Unsatisfactory, Needs Improvement, Satisfactory, Exceeds Expectations, Outstanding)
(Photo: Opera House, L’viv, Ukraine, D. Burks)
Drew Patrick Burks 