Academic Affairs Awards
Help us celebrate outstanding faculty and staff at Ferris State University by submitting nominations for the Academic Affairs Awards. All recipients will be recognized at the 2012 Academic Affairs Awards recognition event.
Academic Scholar Award - This annual award recognizes a member of the academic community who has demonstrated excellence in research, inquiry, and/or scholarship. Ferris State University embraces a broad definition of scholarship that includes emphasis on discovery, integration, application and teaching. Recipients will receive a plaque and monetary award of $1500. Nominations are due by February 17, 2012.
Adjunct Teaching Excellence Award - This annual award recognizes an adjunct member of Ferris faculty who has demonstrated excellence in teaching. Recipients will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $1500. Nominations are due by February 17, 2012.
Distinguished Service Award - This award is conferred upon a faculty member who serves the community through activities such as leadership in departmental, college, and/or university committees; participation in activities that contribute to the well-being of the institution; leadership position in local, regional, state, national, or international professional organizations; and mentoring colleagues and students. Recipients will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $1500. Nominations are due by February 17, 2012.
Distinguished Teaching Award - This award is symbolic of the appreciation of the Ferris State University faculty for their dedication to and excellence in teaching. Tenured and tenure-track faculty are eligible for nomination. Recipients receive a monetary award of $2500. Nominations were due to the Academic Senate by October 26, 2011.
Diversity Enhancement Award - This award is conferred upon a faculty or staff member who demonstrates a significant commitment to enhancing diversity and harmonious relationships at Ferris State University. Recipients will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $1500. Nominations are due by February 17, 2012.
Excellence in Course Assessment Award - This award is available in each college based on excellence in use of assessment data in a course to improve student learning. All faculty are encouraged to apply, and groups may apply as long as it is in regard to one course being assessed. A $500 award is available in each college to be given to an individual or split between faculty members who teach a course as a group. Nominations are due by February 17, 2012.
International Educator Award - Faculty and students are invited to nominate a member of the faculty for International Educator of the Year. Individuals who are nominated should exemplify a level of involvement in international activities. Recipients will receive a $1500 honorarium. Nominations are due by February 17, 2012.
Outstanding Academic Advisor Award - This award annually recognizes an academic advisor who has demonstrated excellence in such areas as providing superior service to students and/or developing innovative advising strategies and tools. Recipients will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $1500. Nominations are due by February 17, 2012.
Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award - This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the
academic and/or personal lives of first-year students. This award is open to faculty
and staff in all areas of the University. Recipients will receive a plaque and a
$1500 monetary award. Nominations are due by January 27, 2012. Deadline extended: Nominations are due by February 15, 2012.
