14 VMU FEM teachers were ranked as the best in fall semester
The Fall semester of the 2025–2026 academic year marked an important recognition for the Vytautas Magnus University Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) — 14 faculty members were ranked among the highest-rated lecturers during the fall semester, according to VMU’s official evaluation methodology.
This recognition is based on student evaluations and clear assessment criteria, demonstrating that classrooms at FEM are not merely spaces for delivering lectures, but environments of genuine academic dialogue, engagement, and responsible knowledge transfer.
Highest-rated VMU FEM lecturers
The following lecturers were named among the highest-rated at the Faculty of Economics and Management:
- Jolita Vveinhardt
- Renata Legenzova
- Gintarė Leckė
- Akvilė Aleksandravičienė
- Audrius Šimkus
- Khalil Israfilzade
- Miglė Šontaitė-Petkevičienė
- Asta Gaigalienė
- Aurelija Ganusauskaitė
- Aušra Pažėraitė
- Mantautas Račkauskas
- Asta Kamandulienė
- Eglė Stonkutė
- Monika Didžgalvytė-Bujauskė
These names represent more than a high evaluation score. They reflect consistent preparation, clearly structured teaching materials, respect for students, and the ability to make complex topics accessible and relevant.
Behind the results — clear standards
The evaluation was based on the following criteria:
- An overall teaching evaluation average of 9 or higher in the course;
- Student participation in the survey of 30% or more, with at least 10 respondents; or 25% or more when the course enrollment reached 100 students or more.
This means the results reflect not an isolated opinion, but the collective voice of the majority. A high rating in this case signals both trust and real impact in the classroom.
When quality becomes culture
Fourteen names on one list is no coincidence. It indicates that a high academic standard at FEM is not an exception, but a systemic culture. The Faculty is also home to many other strong lecturers who may have missed inclusion on this list by only a fraction of a point or a few survey responses.
At VMU FEM, classrooms bring together competence, preparation, and respect for the student. What is formed here is not merely a strong semester result, but a long-term competitive advantage for graduates — the ability to think critically, argue convincingly, and act professionally. That is the true value of academic quality.
