The President's Award for Excellence in Teaching Program provides recognition for faculty who have made outstanding contributions to teaching. This year, the award program will consist of six awards. Each of the six awards will provide an unrestricted grant of $2,500 and a citation.

All regular full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty members who have been on the faculty for two or more years in the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Instructor, are eligible. Nominations will be accepted from any member of the University Community (students, faculty, alumni, administrators, and staff). Each nomination must have a minimum of six supporters that fill out the nomination form, with one of the supporters writing a nomination statement in the space provided. The recipients of the Award will be selected by a Committee consisting of faculty and students, chaired by the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Programs and General Education.

The Awards will be presented to outstanding faculty who, to an exceptionally high degree, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of their subject, superior classroom performance, and high educational standards; communicate their subject matter accurately, clearly, and effectively; generate enthusiasm and respect for learning; motivate their students to excel; and, who are accessible to students. In addition, consideration will be given to innovative instructional practices and contributions to advancing teaching in their field.

View nomination form.