Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

Nomination materials

1. Two sponsoring letters—the candidate cannot be considered a sponsor.
2. Three to six additional letters of recommendation from outside of the University addressing the nominee's professional achievements. No more than six letters of nomination will be accepted.
3. Current Curriculum vitae (CV) - see below.
4. Reflections by nominees on their own development as scholars or creative artists. This free-form piece of writing is not to exceed 5 typed pages, 12pt font, single-spaced. Reflections will inform the Committee on the course of the nominee's creative or academic career. Suggested topics for the reflections include: a description of their field of scholarly work, the particular problems or issues that they have addressed, the contributions they have made in solving the problems and settling issues in their chosen field(s) with references to the academic vita, the future direction of their research, and major contributions to their area of expertise.
5. Other documentation that the nominee wishes the Committee to know but has not been formally requested above.
6. Sample of sufficiently representative works submitted in electronic form.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) requirements

Provide a detailed CV including:

• All academic degrees. Degree, year, field(s), institution, and country if degree was earned outside of the United States. If necessary, explain the nature of the degree;
• All academic appointments held, beginning with highest rank at WMU. Include all pertinent information about these positions (years, ranks, institutions, tenure);
• Major areas of expertise of scholarly or creative activities;
• Professional activities in the field of expertise, such as editorship, offices held in professional associations, juror for exhibitions, etc;
• Other professional experiences not listed previously;
• Books and book chapters authored;
• Artistic works displayed in juried major exhibitions;
• Theatrical or musical creations (prizes awarded and performances in well-known important venues);
• Articles in refereed journals or similar publications;
• Scientific research reports or similar works in professional journals or publications;
• Refereed conference proceedings;
• Presentations connected with conferences in field of expertise;
• Papers read, service as a panelist and a chair;
• Invited lectures and presentations;
• Externally funded grants and contracts awarded;
• Patents;
• Honors granted by academic institutions or associations of appropriate scientific, literary, artistic or other professional standing. Give date received, name of the honor, entity bestowing it, describe the rules, standards and numerical limits governing the bestowing of the honor;
• Prizes won or other important recognitions.

Nominations not awarded

Applications for previous nominees who were not selected but who wish to be considered in subsequent years need to be resubmitted before being reconsidered. All re-nomination materials, including CV, letters, and narrative, must be updated.