Nominations for the 2015 “President’s Award for Distinguished Service to the University” are currently being accepted. The award is given to a faculty member who has dedicated twenty or more years to higher education at Towson University, or at Towson and other colleges or universities. The recipient will be an individual who has made an important contribution through his or her teaching, scholarship, and participation in university affairs. The recipient of the award will receive $2,500. Nomination forms can be found by clicking on the link below. Completed forms must be received by Dr. Janet DeLany, Dean, Graduate Studies, at jdelany@towson.edu no later than Friday, October 16, 2015.
Nomination Form for Faculty Distinguished Service Award
Judging Criteria
Among the factors to be considered are: (1) extraordinary effort as a teacher and/or scholar; (2) extraordinary service for twenty (20) or more years to the institution and/or profession; (3) a balance of achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service to the institution and/or profession; (4) evidence of direct impact and involvement with students.
The Faculty Development and Research Committee will submit three nominations to the President. The President in consultation with the representatives from the Committee will select the recipient of the award.
A list of past recipients can be found here.