Nominations Sought for 'Innovations in Teaching and Learning Award'

Posted  4/20/2009
Submitted by   Donna Galin
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Innovations in Teaching and Learning Award
Nominations due May 4, 2009—Faculty Senate Office, CC 314

Award Description:

Awards recognize innovative assignments and activities, in or out of the classroom, that positively impact student learning. Faculty who team teach courses may apply as a team.

Who May Be Nominated:
Any full-time faculty member from any school or college regardless of rank or tenure status.

Who May Nominate:
Self-nominations are welcomed, as well as nominations by colleagues, students, chairs, deans, etc.

Application Packets:
- A nominee-prepared, one-page description of the innovation. This should include teaching/learning goals and evidence of effectiveness.

- Student evaluations, including qualitative commends relevant to the innovation.

- One to three letters from chair or colleagues; one to three letters from students. These should specifically address the innovation rather than the nominee’s general teaching ability.

The Prize:
$500 in faculty development funds, presented at the annual August meeting of faculty and staff. Also an invitation to present one’s work at a special faculty luncheon or cocktail hour in October.

For More Information:
Contact Marcia Moen, Distinguished Teaching Humanist, at 768-4528 or via email at moen@hartford.edu.