04/30/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2024 19:38
Each year the Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center provides commendations at the Fall Teaching Awards Ceremony in September. These commendations are based on attendance at TFSC and TIPs events, along with required documentation and reflections. The certificates provided are signed by the provost, and photo opportunities are available.
The New Faculty Commendation packet is due by Aug. 15, and the Not So New Faculty Commendation is due by June 30. Below are a list of criteria for the awards.
The New Faculty Commendation for Teaching Commitment
New faculty, defined as those with two years of service or less at the U of A, will be eligible each year for this commendation. Commendations will be presented based upon participation in new faculty events sponsored by the Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center or events supported by the TFSC and sponsored by the U of A Teaching Academy, Provost's Office or TIPS. New faculty should keep track of the events they attend. In order to earn the commendation, faculty need to accumulate the necessary points and write a one page reflection of what was learned.
Events attended, points earned and the one-page reflection can be submitted at any time, but are due no later than Aug. 15, to [email protected].
Points will be earned as follows:
Event points for the year begin with New Faculty Orientation and end with Teaching Camp. Points do not carry forward to future years.
First-year faculty with 105 points or higher will be awarded the New Faculty Commendation for Teaching Commitment.
Second-year faculty with 90 points or higher will be awarded the New Faculty Commendation for Teaching Commitment.
The commendation will be signed by the U of A Provost.
All commendations will be presented at the annual Faculty Teaching Awards Reception in September.
"Not So New" Faculty Commendation for Teaching Development
Faculty with more than two years of service at the U of A will be eligible. Commendations will be presented based upon participation in and reflection of activities to improve teaching and learning. The commendation will be framed and signed by U of A Provost and will be presented to all recipients at the annual Faculty Teaching Awards Reception. Faculty events and programs sponsored by the Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center or events sponsored by the U of A Teaching Academy to improve teaching and learning and student success are emphasized.
Self-evaluation incorporates many components and opportunities for learning, feedback, reflection and adjustment. By participating in multiple types of activities related to teaching and reviewing how those activities inform teaching and learning in a faculty member's own practice, one can improve his or her teaching for the end goal of improving student learning and success. Thus, this commendation has been developed to recognize and celebrate the faculty who take the time and effort to be introspective and actively transform their teaching for improved student learning.
Criteria for Possible Points: