For Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, student success is his No. 1 motivator.   “What drew me to teaching is when I help other people succeed,” Mirando said. “That feeling of helping someone like that is different, and then seeing them get a job, have a career, and do well, I found that to be more rewarding than building buildings.”  Mirando is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So ...