MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

MAC Nomination Eligibility / Criteria

1. Each MAC full member university will have the opportunity to submit one (1) nominee for this award on an annual basis.
2. Nominations from each university must be signed by the school’s Provost (or his/her selected designee).
3. Each nominee must be a full-time faculty member engaged with undergraduate and/or graduate students and demonstrate commitment to the following criteria:
   • Student Success
     • Demonstration of commitment to student success and lifelong learning
     • Demonstration of predominantly outward focus on student success, rather than inward focus on personal teaching/research success
     • Demonstration of a commitment to student support and development
     • Demonstration of enhancements to the student experience (curricular and co-curricular)
     • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, scholarship, and creative activities
   • Inclusion
     • Development or support of an inclusive environment/culture
     • Demonstration of a commitment to inclusion
     • Active participation in the promotion and educational awareness of inclusion
   • Appreciation for the MAC Core Values including:
     • Academic Achievement
     • Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity
     • Fiscal Responsibility
     • Integrity
     • Sportsmanship
     • Student-Athlete Well-Being
4. Nominations should include the following:
   • Completed nomination form (attached)
   • 500-word statement from nominee addressing the criteria
   • A current vita – limit 3 pages including the most relevant information/experience related to the award criteria
   • Three letters of support
     • At least one letter must be from a student
     • At least one letter must be from a Dean or Chair/Director
   • Professional headshot at 250-word bio (for public release)

WMU Nomination Submission Guidelines

At WMU, the Office of Faculty Development solicits nominations from deans and forwards them to a WMU selection committee for review before submitting our final nominee to the MAC.

To submit a nomination, please complete the Nomination Form, attach all required items, and submit application no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026. Please note that nominations will only be accepted from the deans of each college. Any nominations submitted without dean-level approval will not be considered.

Award Announcement Timeline

Award nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee and winners will be announced in conjunction with the MAC Basketball Championship and recognized at the MAC Honors Dinner.

Please note: WMU's nomination deadline for the MAC Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award is Friday, January 16, 2026.