Distinguished Teacher Award 2013-2014

Attached please find a nomination form and the list of eligible nominees for the 2013-2014

DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARD

The award is bestowed upon a full-time faculty member who demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the art of teaching. The criteria are included on the nomination form. This is your opportunity to recognize teachers who make significant contributions. Please take the time to nominate someone for this special award and explain why this person is deserving of the honor. Please sign and print your name on the nomination.

Please submit the printed nomination form to the Office of Student Services, Room 129 West Building Or via email to otss@bgsu.edu by Friday, February 14, 2014

DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARD Name of Nominee: ______________________________________

The BGSU Firelands Distinguished Teacher Award is bestowed annually on a full-time BGSU Firelands faculty member who demonstrates commitment to and exemplifies excellence in the art of teaching. Persons may be nominated by any member of the BGSU Firelands community or by college alumni. The winner shall be selected on the basis of a number of considerations, but nominators are asked to discuss as many of the following as possible in their written nominations: - Scholarly knowledge of the subject matter. - Careful organization and preparation for courses. - Ability to generate enthusiasm for the field of study and for learning. - Demonstrated ability to stimulate the intellect of students so as to foster skills in critical thinking and independent analysis. - Ability to communicate the subject matter in a clear, effective manner. - Utilization of a diversity of teaching methods/techniques. - Sensitivity and responsiveness to students, both in and outside of the class context. Two criteria are especially important: Candidates must have teaching experience at BGSU Firelands for at least two years prior to the year of nomination (must be in third year or beyond) and must not have received the award within the past five years. Nominators are encouraged to be as explicit and detailed as possible in describing why their nominee displays excellence in teaching. Use the reverse side of the nomination form and additional paper as needed.

Signature of Nominator: _______________________________ Please print name: _______________________________

Nominations must be submitted to the Office of Student Services, Room 129, West Building, by Friday, February 14, 2014 or via email to otss@bgsu.edu

DISTINGUISHED PART-TIME TEACHER AWARD Name of Nominee: ______________________________________

The BGSU Firelands Distinguished Part-Time Teacher Award is bestowed annually to any part-time faculty member or administrative staff member who teaches at BGSU Firelands and demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the art of teaching. The winner shall be selected on the basis of a number of considerations, but nominators are asked to discuss as many of the following as possible in their written nominations: - Scholarly knowledge of the subject matter. - Careful organization and preparation for courses. - Ability to generate enthusiasm for the field of study and for learning. - Demonstrated ability to stimulate the intellect of students so as to foster skills in critical thinking and independent analysis. - Ability to communicate the subject matter in a clear, effective manner. - Utilization of a diversity of teaching methods/techniques. - Sensitivity and responsiveness to students, both in and outside of the class context. Two criteria are especially important: Candidates must have teaching experience at BGSU Firelands for at least six semesters including at least one semester of the current academic year and must not have received the award within the past five years. Candidates do not have to be currently teaching if other criteria are met. Nominators are encouraged to be as explicit and detailed as possible in describing why their nominee displays excellence in teaching. Use the reverse side of the nomination form and additional paper as needed.

Signature of Nominator: _______________________________ Please print name: _______________________________

Nominations must be submitted to the Student Services Office, Room 101, West Building, by Friday, February 14, 2014 or via email to otss@bgsu.edu