Nomination Form
Internationalization Award
The nomination packet is due November 1 to the Review Committee Chair (currently, Mark Schaub), sent electronically as a .pdf file (40 page maximum), to .
The undersigned nominates ____________________________________
(Name)
of __________________________ for the Internationalization Award.
(Academic Unit)
This award honors a GVSU faculty member for significant service, teaching, program development, international projects, and other contributions to the internationalization of the University and campus community. It recognizes the achievements of tenured, tenure-track, or affiliate faculty members who advance international education and the global learning mission at GVSU. Examples of such accomplishments include, but are not limited to:
• Excellence in developing and/or leading a study abroad program or encouraging
students to participate in high impact experiences outside the USA
• Leadership in building or improving international partnerships
• Commitment above and beyond normal scope of duties in meeting the needs of
international students and/or faculty
• Inspiring global citizenship in others in the GVSU community, reflected in
courses or campus activities
• Promoting and raising awareness of internationalization among GVSU students,
faculty, and staff
• Effective help in the recruitment of qualified international students to GVSU
• Exemplary contribution to international research, scholarship, or teaching
Letters of support will be provided by:
Faculty Name GVSU Unit
______________________________ ________________________________
Student/Alum Name
______________________________ ________________________________
Name of Optional Third letter writer
______________________________ ________________________________
It is the responsibility of the nominator to assemble the following material in support of the nomination and to submit it to Mark Schaub in PIC by November 1. Submission should be a PDF file of at most 40 pages.
i. This nomination form.
ii. Two or three letters of support, one of which must be from a faculty or staff colleague who has knowledge of the nominee’s internationalization activities. One letter must be from a current or former GVSU student.
iii. A current curriculum vitae of the nominee
iv. A reflective statement from the nominee about internationalization activities, including a summary of his or her internationalization activities at Grand Valley State University (up to 800 words).
v. If desired, other relevant documentation in support of the nomination, such as documentation of recognition, or other materials pertinent to the nominee’s internationalization work.
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Nominator’s Signature