Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Recognition
Presidents Council State Universities of Michigan
2015
January 9 Nominations including all materials (not more than 7 pages) and memo of support from the dean are due. Submit via e-mail to Mary Albrecht.
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Narrative that highlights the contributions of the nominee to undergraduate education at Grand Valley State University and beyond
January 16 Selection of University nominee by Provost
January 23 Provost Office submits nomination materials to Presidents Council Office
February 27 Awards recipients notified
April 10 Distinguished Professor of the Year Awards Luncheon
Award Eligibility
The award is intended for tenured faculty members who demonstrate sustained commitment to undergraduate instruction and who are nominated by their institution for excellence in fulfillment of the selection criteria.
Selection Criteria
The Selection criteria upon which each candidate will be evaluated includes the following:
· Student learning
· Interactions with undergraduates
· Experiential learning
· Academic advising
· Undergraduate research opportunities
· Scholarship on teaching and learning
Preliminary announcement distributed to Provost’s Cabinet 9/9/14