Faculty Achievement Award | Teaching
The Western Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences Strategic Plan calls for awards and recognition of faculty contributions to the themes and commitments in the plan, including contributions of the faculty to disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching; research and creative activities; and university professional and community service in support of the College of Arts and Sciences mission.
The Western Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching is one of five CAS faculty achievement awards. This award honors one faculty member each year for exemplary teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Award winners receive a plaque/award, are honored at the college faculty and staff award ceremony held during the spring semester, and may be invited to present a lecture, seminar or lunch presentation focused on teaching excellence. In addition, award winners receive $1,000, which is deposited into their departmental WRAP account, which can be spent in accordance with university policies for WRAP expenditures.
Deadline for Nominations
Applications are due February 15 of every academic year while funds are available.
2021 Recipient | Dr. Tabitha Mingus
Mathematics
Nominee Eligibility
All current, continuing board-appointed persons with faculty rank are eligible to receive this award unless they have received a faculty achievement award in the same category within the last five years.
Criteria for Award Selection
An accumulated record of exemplary achievement in teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences at WMU.
Favorable faculty evaluations on student-rating questionnaires may be considered, but high ratings alone are insufficient to receive this award.
Outstanding teaching, as exemplified by graduate and undergraduate classroom instruction; mentoring of diverse students; oversight of independent study, field work, study abroad, clinicals or practicum work; honors thesis, master’s thesis and/or dissertation advising; undergraduate and graduate program advising; curricular innovation or other work through which faculty promote student learning.
Required Nomination Materials
Complete the above nomination form
A detailed statement from the nominator indicating the nominee’s accomplishments and how they relate to the selection criteria for this award.
A maximum of two brief supporting letters addressing how the nominee’s accomplishments embody the selection criteria for this award.
Nominee’s most recent curriculum vita.
A recent summary of student ratings of teaching, provided by the department chair.
Up to three sample course syllabi from the nominee’s courses.
Any additional supporting documents or evidence demonstrating the nominee’s excellence in teaching, as stated in the criteria for this award.
Submit a Nomination
Questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact the College of Arts and Sciences dean's office with any questions or concerns.