Nominations sought for Richter Awards

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Nominations for the 2003-2004 Jan and Bud Richter Awards for Excellence in Education are being accepted through Feb. 9.

The Awards are presented to three people as follows: a professor in the Kremen School of Education, a staff member in the Kremen School of Education and a professor outside of the Kremen School who prepares teachers in Liberal Studies.

R ecipients are chosen will be selected March 19 and will be recognized May 21 at the KSOEHD Convocation.

Please refer to the following guidelines for nomination procedures.

THE JAN & BUD RICHTER AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

(2003-2004)

The faculty and staff of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development (KSOEHD) have a rich history of contributions to the fields of education and human services. To recognize these outstanding accomplishments in service to the Mission of the KSOEHD, Dr. and Mrs. Richter have established the Annual Jan & Bud Richter Awards of Excellence in Education at California State University , Fresno . There are three awards:

1. The Jan & Bud Richter Award of Excellence in Education for Faculty in the KSOEHD

This Award is for KSOEHD faculty members who have excelled in their field of expertise and have continually served to promote the mission of the KSOEHD.

These faculty contributions include excellence in:

• Teaching and preparation of professionals
• Initiating rigorous and creative research to advance the knowledge base of the fields of education and human development
• Providing academic leadership and the development of campus programs
• Developing strong and productive community-based programs
• Advocating for students
• Establishing close and collaborative working relationships with teachers, administrators, and professionals in the central valley's schools and community

2. The Jan & Bud Richter Award of Excellence in Education for Liberal Studies Faculty (outside of KSOEHD)

This Award is for Fresno State faculty members who are not in the KSOEHD but who are greatly involved with students who have stated their intent to attain a teacher credential. These faculty members demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the KSOEHD and through their teaching, research and service, address the needs of students who will soon become Pre-school - 12th grade teachers. The faculty member who receives this award provides students with the in-depth knowledge needed in their particular subject area to teach this material to others, or with pedagogical content knowledge.

3. The Jan & Bud Richter Award of Excellence in Education for Staff Members in the KSOEHD

This Award is for staff members within KSOEHD who have demonstrated commitment to their responsibilities in the School. For many students and community members the KSOEHD staff member is frequently the only available means to communicate to KSOEHD one's needs, wants, questions, concerns, complaints and compliments. This award is for staff members who not only provide excellent support for faculty members, but who advocate for students and also provide excellence in KSOEHD student and community relations.

Guidelines/Procedures for the Selection of the Award Recipients

1. 1. Annually the KSOEHD Development Committee will announce the application period for the three Richter Awards of Excellence in Education and accept (in care of the Dean's office) written letters (maximum of three single spaced pages) nominating candidates for each of the three awards.
2. Nominees
   1. Nominees for the two Faculty Awards will be asked to provide a letter describing their appropriateness for the award (maximum of two single spaced pages), a current vita, two letters (maximum of two single spaced pages) from persons familiar with the nominee's work, and a faculty activity report following the general guidelines provided on the attached sheet. This will accompany the nomination at the time the nomination is submitted to the Development Committee.
   2. Nominees for the Staff Award will be asked to provide a copy of the official job description and evidence of the degree to which they not only meet the job description, but exceed the requirements. The evidence shall be provided by the staff member or another person familiar with the nominee's work (maximum of two single pages) in the format attached. Additionally, two letters (maximum of two single spaced pages) from persons familiar with the nominee's work will accompany the nomination at the time the nomination is submitted to the Development Committee.
   3. All nominees for the awards , including past award winners, will remain in the pool of nominees for a period of three years. In order to remain in the pool, previous candidates must indicate their interest in writing. They may also update their file to meet any requirements that have changed since their original application, so that all candidates are evaluated using standardized criteria. (Requirements have not changed since the 2001-2002 award.)
   The Development Committee will appoint an Advisory Committee that will contain representatives from all the KSOEHD academic departments.
3. The Advisory Committee shall review the materials for each nominee. The Advisory Committee will submit to the Dean several nominations for each of the three Awards.
4. The Dean, in consultation with Dr. and Mrs. Richter, will approve the award recipient for each of the three Awards for Excellence.
5. The Dean, in consultation with Dr. and Mrs. Richter and the Provost, will approve the award recipient for the non-KSOEHD Faculty Award for Excellence in Education.

Awards / Recognition

Each of the three recipients shall receive a commemorative item, a monetary award, and will be formally recognized at various activities and functions symbolizing their contributions and achievements. The monetary awards shall be:

• The Jan & Bud Richter Award of Excellence in Education for Faculty in the KSOEHD is five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)
• The Jan & Bud Richter Award of Excellence in Education for Staff Members in the KSOEHD is three thousand dollars ($3,000.00)
• The Jan & Bud Richter Award of Excellence in Education for Faculty at Fresno State who are not in KSOEHD is two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)

Application Guidelines for Faculty Members

for the Jan & Bud Richter Award of Excellence in Education

Name

Rank

Department

School or College

Please use this format as a general guide to summarize your major contributions to the development of future teachers over your career as a faculty member using not more than six typewritten pages of 12 point font and one inch margins. Please use bulleted format where possible.

1. Teaching and Contributions to Student Development/Other Primary Work Assignments
   1. Student Evaluations (required)

If you have taught one or more courses, please include student evaluations for your courses from at least the past three years. Include the composite mean for each semester or the composite mean for each course. (The composite mean is taken from all items scored.)

2. Changes in Teaching Approach or in Responsibilities
3. Responsibilities in Advising, Supervision, Advocating for Students, or Similar Activities
2. Scholarly/Creative Activities and Professional Development/Practice
3. University and Community Service
   1. Department Committees/Service
   2. College, University, System-wide Committees/Service
   3. Professional Service Activities
   4. Community Service Activities
4. Special Accomplishments & Other Activities Not Included Above
   1. Advancing the achievement of KSOEHD's mission as described in its mission statement or the general development of students who hope to be teachers.
   2. Significant service to the five county service area's preschool - 12th grade schools.
   3. Other

Application Guidelines for Staff Members

for the Jan & Bud Richter Award of Excellence in Education

Please provide your official job description and evidence of the degree to which you have not only met the job description, but exceed the requirements.

Job Description (refer to Staff Evaluation):

1. Overview:
2. List essential functions and how they have contributed to students, staff, faculty, school and/or community:
3. Special Accomplishments & Other Activities Not Included Above:
   1. Advancing the achievement of KSOEHD's mission as described in its mission statement
   2. Significant service to the KSOEHD's five county service area's preschool - 12 th grade schools
   3. Other

NOMINATIONS MUST BE SENT TO:

THE KSOEHD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

C/O DEAN'S OFFICE, M/S ED 1