• While Texas Southern University’s Colleges and Schools offer several awards, includingTeacher of the Year Award, Scholarly Research/Creative Activities Award, College Service Award, and Graduate Faculty Teaching Award, the Office of the Provost annually offers several University-wide awards.

• Faculty may be nominated for all categories for which they may be eligible. The Faculty Awards Committee (FAC) has the option to consider nominees for more than one category for which the nominee may be eligible but will award no more than one award to a nominee for that award year.

• Nomination portfolio–The original nomination portfolio and three additional copies should be placed in two-inch (maximum) binders and should be printed single-sided, on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper, using 12-point font, Times New Roman, and assembled in the order specified.

• Nomination portfolios will be returned if they do not meet submission standards. Persons submitting the portfolios are encouraged to send an email to AssociateProvost@tsu.edu in advance of the submission deadline if there are questions about assembling the portfolio.

1. Presidential Achievement Medal
	Deadline March 18, 2013   Criteria The Presidential Achievement Medal is the highest faculty honor that Texas Southern University bestows. As such, the selected faculty member will demonstrateoverall outstanding teaching, research, and service.The recipient will be the faculty member who has earned a national and/or international reputation in his/her field. Nominees must be full-time tenured faculty members who have held a continuous appointment at Texas Southern University for at least five academic years prior to the year of nomination. Previous recipients are eligible for nomination in the tenth academic year following a prior award. All nominees must be available for teaching observation during the spring 2011 semester so that the committee members may observe their classes or instructional materials.   The Presidential Achievement Medal carries a cash prize of $5,000.Nominees must demonstrate excellence in all areas of faculty responsibility. The selection committee will consider the following:   Research and Scholarship -The significance and national/international impact of the nominee’s research or creative activity;   Teaching -Evidence of outstanding teaching ability; and   Service -Distinctive and exemplary service to the University, the profession, and the community
		Award Details		Nomination Form		Standardized  Format for CV

 

2. Provost’s Department of the Year Award
	Deadline March 18, 2013   Criteria The Provost’s Department of the Year Award recognizes overall collective high performance of faculty in all three categories—teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service—as well as in outstanding achievement in development and public relations. Department Chairs in conjunction with faculty will compile an annual report of achievement of its faculty that includes Spring 2011 and Fall 2011. Departments are eligible to compete each year, regardless of prior awards.   The Provost’s Department of the Year Award is intended to benefit the entire department and carries a cash prize of $3,000.
		Award Details		Nomination Form		Standardized  Format for CV

 

  

3. McCleary Teaching Excellence Award
	Deadline March 1, 2013   Criteria Eligible faculty nominees include tenured or tenure-track professors who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and who have been in residence at Texas Southern University for at least two academic years prior to the year of nomination. Previous recipients are eligible for nomination in the sixth academic year following a prior award. All nominees must be available for teaching observation during the spring 2011 semester so that the committee members may observe their classes or instructional materials.   McCleary Teaching Excellence Award carries a cash prize of $2,500.
		Award Details		Nomination Form		Standardized  Format for CV

 

4. Scholarly Research/Creative Activities Award
	Deadline March 1, 2013   Criteria Eligible faculty nominees include tenured or tenure-track professors who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship/creative activities and who have been in residence at Texas Southern University for at least two academic years prior to the year of nomination. Previous recipients are eligible for nomination in the sixth academic year following a prior award. The Scholarly Research/Creative Activities Award carries a cash prize of $2,500.
		Award Details		Nomination Form		Standardized  Format for CV

 

5. Distinguished Service Award
	Deadline March 1, 2013   Criteria Eligible faculty nominees include tenured or tenure-track professors who have demonstrated excellence in distinctive and exemplary academic and public service at various levels, including local, regional, national, and international, and who have been in residence at Texas Southern University for at least two academic years prior to the year of nomination. Previous recipients are eligible for nomination in the sixth academic year following a prior award.   The Distinguished Service Award carries a cash prize of $2,500.
		Award Details		Nomination Form		Standardized  Format for CV

 

6. Faculty Award for Mentoring Undergraduate Research/Creative Activities
	Deadline March 1, 2013   Criteria The Faculty Award for Mentoring Undergraduate Research/Creative Activities is an award that is open to all faculty members who are making a significant impact in their field by supporting and mentoring undergraduate students in scholarly/creative activities. Eligible faculty members include tenured and tenure-track professors who have made a lasting commitment to undergraduate research within their respective departments, and have served at the University for at least five years. Previous recipients are eligible for nomination in the sixth academic year following a prior award.   The Faculty Award for Mentoring Undergraduate Research carries with it a cash prize of $2,500.   Nominees for this award should present evidence that the nominee has made a significant contribution to advancing undergraduate research and scholarship on the Texas Southern University campus. The Faculty Awards Committee reviews the nominations. The strongest nominations will demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate research through specific examples, such as peer-reviewed publications involving undergraduates; student presentations, showings, or performances; and evidence for the continuing success of mentored students in their research/creative endeavors.
		Award Details		Nomination Form		Standardized  Format for CV

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