Provost's Awards nominations sought

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Jeri Echeverria is seeking nominations for the 2003-04 Provost's Awards.   Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit nominations of full-time tenured/tenure track faculty.

Outstanding faculty may be nominated in any of the following areas:

Excellence in Teaching: Overall exceptional performance in the classroom that generates student enthusiasm and increases knowledge and awareness of the subject matter.   (A stipend of $5,500 accompanies this award.)

Technology in Education: Effective and innovative use of technologies as tools in the teaching/learning process such as web related instruction, interactive audio video and new computer applications.   (A stipend of $3,000 accompanies this award.)

Graduate Teaching and Mentoring: Excellence in graduate level teaching, with particular emphasis on the special mentoring that results in the exemplary professional development and scholarly achievement of graduate students.   (A stipend of $3,000 accompanies this award.)

Faculty Service: Outstanding service to the university community and the community-at-large.   Service activities might include exemplary contributions to one's discipline, faculty governance, service learning, community activities and other similar achievements.   (A stipend of $3,000 accompanies this award.)

Distinguished Achievement in Research, Scholarship or Creative Activities: To recognize demonstrated achievement in research/scholarship/creative activities.   This award was designed to honor recognized faculty achievements in any of the three areas of pursuit.   (A stipend of $3,000 accompanies this award.)

Nomination packets are available in the Office of the Provost, Thomas Administration Room 110. Nominations are due by March 12, 2004.