Distinguished Teaching Award

Nomination Information

Every year fifteen faculty members will be given distinguished teaching awards at Honors Convocation in the Spring. The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources may nominate one full-time faculty member. The winner receives a $1000 cash award. Previous recipients are not eligible. The nomination must include:

1. Nomination letter
2. Peer support letter
3. Student support letter
4. Summary of teaching accomplishments which may include:
   • Teaching philosophy
   • Creative activities
   • Self-development activities related to teaching, evaluation, assessment
   • Academic advising and mentoring
   • Student success
   • Student organization advising and other student involvement
   • Professional memberships in teaching and impact on students
   • Educational leadership activities
   • Evidence of effective teaching and impact on students
   • Previous teaching awards
5. The Selection Committee will consist of the College Teaching Awards Committee, the Dean, and Student Advisory Board representatives.
6. The nomination and supporting materials are due each year in January.

Past Distinguished Teaching Awardees