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COPE Outstanding Faculty Awards
The College of Professional Education desires to recognize outstanding faculty members annually in a variety of venues. COPE encourages this opportunity to honor select faculty members who have excelled in the following:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding Research Mentor
- Outstanding Academic Mentor/Advisor
- Outstanding Student Service Sponsor
Nominations for awards may be submitted by students, colleagues, faculty, or staff. Nominees are then required to submit information illustrating their accomplishments. A committee will evaluate nominees and designate the recipients(s) for each award. Recommended criteria for awards are listed below. You may also access the following:
Portfolios will be judged on quality not quantity. All narratives should be typed using 12-point font, one inch margins, and should not exceed 1 page.
- Provide and explanation as to why you think you merit this award and send it to Kathleen Hedges in the Dean's office.
- Have your chair complete the following checklist and have them e-mail it to Ronald Fritsch.
- Additionally, have three separate letters of reference, including at least one student and one faculty member sent to Kathleen Hedges.
- All information must be received by March 20, 2007 for consideration.
Portfolio preparation expectations for nominees
Recommended Criteria for:
Outstanding Teacher
- Facilitates the learning process and outcomes
- Uses "best practices" in teaching
- Leads effectively
Outstanding Research Mentor
- Involves students in own on-going research
- Co-presents conference papers with students
- Encourages students' publication efforts
- Involves students in grant projects
- Chairs theses/dissertation committees
- Encourages timely completion of theses/dissertations
- Encourages students to publish theses/dissertation results
Outstanding Academic Mentor/Advisor
- Goes above and beyond normal faculty advising expectations in ensuring excellence in academic advising at the undergraduate, masters, or doctoral level
- Fosters long-term development from student to colleague/professional
- Develops a sincere and active interest in students' well-being
- Gives feedback/advice on education and career preparation and advancement
- Sponsors students and their work in and beyond the campus community
Outstanding Service
- Actively participates in TWU/community organizations/service projects
- Participates as an officer in TWU/community organizations
- Supports the service mission and goals of TWU
- Serves area schools
- Available for organization/service project consultation needs
Faculty Awards Online Nomination Form |
