Faculty Achievement Award | Global Engagement
About
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 Global Engagement is one of five faculty achievement awards. This award honors one faculty member each year for exemplary commitment to global engagement and internationalization, as expressed through research and creative activity; teaching, mentoring; curriculum transformation; professional service; or a combination of achievements in these areas.
Award winners receive a plaque/award and are honored at the college faculty and staff award ceremony held during the spring semester. Winners may be invited to present a lecture, seminar or lunch presentation focused on excellence in global engagement. 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
Nominations are due February 15 of every academic year while funds are available.
2019 Recipient | Dr. Vincent Desroches
World Languages and Literatures
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 outstanding contributions to global engagement and internationalization as a faculty member at Western Michigan University, as expressed through research and creative activity; teaching; mentoring; curriculum transformation; professional service; or a combination of achievements in these areas
Accomplishments related to a single project or event, except in rare instances, are insufficient to receive this award.
Wide recognition of the nominee’s work by the academic, professional, artistic or broader community beyond Western Michigan University.
Required Nomination Materials
Complete the nomination web form below.
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.
Any additional supporting documents or evidence demonstrating the nominee’s excellence in global engagement, 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.