Faculty Assembly

Outstanding Instructor Award

Criteria

Candidates will be judged to be outstanding in classroom presentations as well as having a thorough knowledge of their subject matter. Specific requirements are that the candidates:

1. be full- or part-time (honorarium) instructors at UCCS,
2. have taught at least five semesters at UCCS, and
3. have not received this award previously.

Nomination

Anyone may nominate the candidate; self-nominations are accepted. Supporting materials must include:

1. a letter of nomination that briefly describes the nominee's teaching excellence;
2. a narrative (double-spaced, 1000-word maximum) describing the nominee's teaching philosophy, written by the nominee;
3. a maximum of five letters of recommendation; these can be solicited from students, faculty or administrators and should demonstrate a knowledge of the nominee's qualifications for the award;
4. the nominee's curriculum vitae;
5. the original Faculty Course Questionnaires, both response sheets and summaries, for all courses taught during the last three academic years.

Additional supporting documentation is welcome, but should be relevant and be kept brief.

Supporting materials should be assembled by the nominator, put together as a package, and delivered to David Anderson, Chair, Campus Awards Committee, SENG B427. (See also Tips for Preparing Award Nominations)

Nomination Deadline

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Award

The winner of the Outstanding Instructor Award will receive a custom-made freestanding sculptured award and a check for $1,000 (less taxes). The award will be presented at the Campus Awards Ceremony in May.

Funding

Funding for the Outstanding Instructor Award is provided by the Provost.

Contact: David Anderson, Chair of the Faculty Awards Committee