College of Creative Arts Outstanding Teacher Award 2018
We wish to begin the selection process for the Outstanding Teacher Award 2018 from our college for full-time faculty. We wish to emphasize that this is a TEACHING award, not an award for research, creative activity, or service.
Submission Instructions: Please note that the following are general guidelines for applicants and not intended to be all encompassing criteria that each candidate must possess for consideration. Applicants are not expected to address each of the listed criteria; however, to be competitive, candidates will have significant contributions in the identified areas.
The award evaluates a record covering a period of the most recent three (3) years, summers included, beginning with January 1, 2015, continuing through December 31, 2017.
Excellence in Teaching:
1.Interest and enthusiasm for undertaking teaching and for promoting student learning
2.Ability to arouse curiosity, and to stimulate independent learning and the development of critical thought
3.Ability to organize course material and to present it cogently and imaginatively
4.Participation in the effective guidance and mentoring of students
5.Method(s) for appropriate assessment, including providing worthwhile feedback to students on their learning
6.Ability to assist students to participate and achieve success in their courses
7.Command of the subject matter, including the incorporation in teaching of recent developments in the field of study
8.Participation in professional activities and research related to teaching
9.Involvement in curriculum development
10.Participants are encouraged to include other activities that may not have been addressed by the guidelines stated above.
Process and Nomination Guidelines:
1.The Executive Planning Council will serve as the Outstanding Teacher Award Committee.
2.The Committee reviews all submitted materials. One faculty from the college will be selected to receive the award. All full-time faculty are eligible for this award.
3.Nominations are accepted from a faculty member in the college, from a student, or a faculty member may self-nominate.
4.School directors and the dean may not nominate a faculty member for the award.
5. Nomination forms are found on the college’s web site.
6.The nominee is responsible for compiling the packet of information.
7.A person should not receive the award more than once in a five-year period.
8.Return the nomination packet to the college office by April 2, 2018.
9.The nomination will include the following:
- A summary of SEIs over the pastthree-year period.
- A narrative statement from the nominator outlining the nominee’s self-development efforts in the teaching area, creative activities in teaching, and other pertinent data on teaching.
- A list of courses taught by the nominee over the past three years including enrollment and credit hours.
- Representative course syllabi, handouts, and teaching aids.
- Evidence of research or service activities relative to teaching.
College of Creative Arts
Outstanding Teacher Award 2018
Nomination Form
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Name of Nominee School
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Present Academic Rank Campus Address and Phone
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Name of Nominator Campus Address and Phone
Self-nomination is acceptable.