Teacher of the Year

Criteria for Selection:

This award will be given in recognition of the recipient’s teaching excellence as evidenced by effectiveness and ability to motivate and inspire students inside and outside the classroom.  School of Nursing and Health Science students nominate and determine the recipient of the annual award.  School of Nursing and Health Science students nominate and determine the recipient of the annual award.

The Recipient of the Award Should:

• Consistently demonstrate superior teaching as evidenced by:
  • comprehensive knowledge
  • organization and presentation of subject matter
  • stimulation of student thinking and development of student   understanding
  • arousal of student interest
  • and demonstration of resourcefulness;
• Typify the highest ideals of scholarship;
• Exemplify the qualities of dedication and integrity;
• Demonstrate an interest in fostering the intellectual growth of each student;
• Stimulate and promote student scholarship;
• Contribute to the advancement of the nursing discipline;
• Disseminate current knowledge to students by active participation in professional associations and learned societies;

Eligibility for Award:

• Nominees shall hold appointments within the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the rank of instructor or higher.
• Faculty members awarded a School of Nursing and Health Studies Award in a given year ARE NOT eligible for renomination in the SAME CATEGORY for a 2 year period.
• Any faculty member previously nominated who did not receive a School of Nursing and Health Studies Award in a given category will be eligible for renomination in any category.
• No consideration will be given to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, financial need, rank, or duration of service.
• Although all criteria are pertinent, an individual need not necessarily meet all the qualifications.
• Each nomination must be for a single individual; joint or team nominations are not accepted