PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
The President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented during the spring of each year to a
full-time faculty member who exemplifies teaching excellence. The office of the Vice President
for Academic Affairs administers the process of receiving nominees and developing
recommendations to the President.
To be considered for this award a faculty member may be nominated by a fellow faculty member,
a current or former student, or a staff member. Nominees will be asked to complete a reference
sheet supplying personal and professional information. After a review of all nominations, a
selection committee appointed by the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs will
recommend three candidates to the President, who will make the final selection.
Criteria for selection include:
a high degree of professional competence exhibited by knowledge and expertise that is
extensive and current;
effective teaching methods that demonstrate quality, creativity, and resourcefulness, as well
as clear, accurate and effective communication;
enthusiasm and a strong commitment to teaching in general and a genuine concern,
commitment, and fairness to students; and
contribution to the teaching profession at the institutional, state, or national level.
The recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching will be announced during
commencement exercises. At that time, the recipient will be presented a plaque and cash award
of $1,000 to commemorate this honor.
Nominations are due to the office of Academic Affairs by Friday, February 22, 2019.
Gregory L. Gardner
Vice President for Academic Affairs
