The Deadline for Faculty Nominations has been extended to October 21
Nominations for the 2016 President’s Award for Distinguished Service to the University are currently being accepted. The “Distinguished Faculty Service Award” is given to a faculty member who has dedicated twenty or more years to higher education at Towson University, or at Towson University and other colleges or universities. The recipient will be an individual who has made an important contribution through their teaching, scholarship, and participation in university affairs. The recipient of the award will receive $2,500 and will make brief remarks at the winter commencement ceremony in December.
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; and
(4) evidence of direct impact and involvement with students.
Selection Process
The Faculty Development and Research Committee of the University Senate will review all nominations and submit three to the president. The president, in consultation with the representatives from the committee, will select the recipient of the award.
The faculty nomination form can be found on the Office of the Provost website or through the link below. Completed forms should be sent electronically to Dr. Janet DeLany, Dean, Office of Graduate Studies, at jdelany@towson.edu, by Friday, October 21, 2016.
