Priority Registration and Excellence Awards Nominations Oct. 1 2010
HI everyone,
Wow! Can you believe it is October?. Time for Midterms and Pre-registration for Spring term
already!!!!
MIDTERMS = Make test reservations EARLY. WE are already having to search for more space on campus
for exams and if you are NOT signed up (even if the professor drops off an extra test for you) we may
have to turn you away, if we don’t have space already for that day - - space is reserved a minimum of a
week in advance as it takes that long or longer to find a place!! Readers and Writers can take longer!
Get us the information now so we can help you!
If you are getting this email you have been approved for PRIORITY registration for Spring 2011.
You should see Thursday Oct 19, 9 AM as the time you can register for Spring Term. That means you
need to make an appointment to see your ADVISOR NOW so you will have your AVN number available
to help you register for classes on October 19. The ONLY classes that will be closed are classes that are
restricted to MAJORS only.
After my signature is information about nominating people for Excellence Awards
Excellence in Teaching - - full and part time
Excellence in Academic Service
Excellence in Librarianship
Excellence in Professional Service
Nominations are accepted from the ENTIRE University community - - so go and nominate the people you
think need recognition!!!
By the way - - I am still accepting feedback on our new web site - - send in your suggestions and
comments. – see last week’s email for the web address.
That’s all for now,
Carolyn
Carolyn Malloch
Assistant Director
Disabiltiy Resource Center
University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
email: cmalloch@uamail.albany.edu
phone: 518 442 5490
fax: 518 442 5400
Excellence Awards information:
The University Community is invited to submit nominations for the University at
Albany Excellence Awards for the 2010-11 academic year. Excellence Awards
recognize colleagues who are exemplary models of the outstanding performance
expected from all University employees. We urge each member of the University
community to nominate deserving individuals in each of the specific award
categories identified below.
For additional details, please visit our page at
http://www.albany.edu/academics/guidelines_excellence_awards.shtml
Excellence in Teaching: This award recognizes consistently superior teaching.
Nominations must include:
* a current, detailed curriculum vitae
* a personal statement of the nominee's teaching philosophy
* a summary statement of no more than five pages that addresses specifically the
following selection criteria:
o teaching /learning goals and strategies, documented with representative course
materials
o additional student services provided (e.g. mentoring, advising, etc)
o description of standards for and evaluation of student performance
o record of participation in professional development opportunities aimed at
teaching excellence
o scholarship of teaching projects or publications if any
* a presentation of student course evaluations (including comparisons with others
in the nominee's department)
* grade distributions from at least four different semesters
* at least two letters from faculty peers (three letters for full-time faculty)
* three letters from current or former students
There are three categories for Excellence in Teaching. Please submit a brief
letter of intent with the names of candidates you intend to nominate for each
category by October 12. The final nomination packet is due November 30, 2010
Excellence in Teaching by Full-Time Faculty: This award recognizes superior
teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level by members of the
full-time teaching faculty. Nominees may be appointed to any academic rank below
that of Distinguished Professor, as long as they have completed at least three
years of full-time, tenure-track service at the University immediately prior to
Fall 2010. Letters of intent are due in the Office of the Provost (UNH 308) by
October 12, 2010. Full nominations are due on November 30, 2010.
Excellence in Teaching by Part-Time Faculty: This award recognizes superior
teaching by part-time faculty members, faculty members in non-tenure track
appointments, and professional staff who teach. Nominees must have completed at
least four semesters of teaching at the University prior to Fall 2010. Letters
of intent are due in the Office of the Provost (UNH 308) by October 12, 2010.
Full nominations are due on November 30, 2010.
Excellence in Teaching by Teaching Assistants: This award recognizes superior
teaching at the undergraduate level by Teaching Assistants. Nominees must have
completed at least 4 semesters of teaching at the University prior to Fall 2010.
Letters of intent are due in the Office of the Provost (UNH 308)by October 12,
2010. Full nominations are due on November 30, 2010.
Excellence in Academic Service: This award recognizes consistently superior
service over multiple years by members of the full-time teaching faculty
appointed to ranks below Distinguished Professor who have completed at least
three years of full-time service at the University prior to Fall 2010.
Nominations must include:
* a current and detailed curriculum vitae
* a summary statement of no more than five pages that addresses the nominee's
service impact. The nature of the service must exceed the work generally
considered to be part of a nominee's basic professional obligation.
* Confidential letters from peers and others in a position to comment on the
nominee's contributions are encouraged.
Additional guidance regarding successful nomination packets may be obtained from
Dr. Tine Reimers, Office of the Provost (956-8032 or creimers@albany.edu).
Nominations are due in the Office of the Provost (UNH 308) by November 30, 2010.
Excellence in Librarianship: This award recognizes consistently superior
professional achievement in the field of librarianship. Nominees must hold a
full-time appointment as a professional librarian, possess an M.L.S. degree, may
not perform administrative duties for more than 50 percent of their obligation,
and must have completed at least three academic years of service prior to Fall
2010.
Nominations must include
* a current and detailed curriculum vitae
* a summary statement of no more than five pages that addresses the nominee's
skill in librarianship, service to the University and to the profession, and
scholarship and continuing professional growth
* confidential letters from peers and others in a position to comment on the
nominee's professional impact and contributions are also encouraged.
Guidance regarding the requirements for nominations is available from Ms. Anna
Radkowski-Lee, University Libraries (azrl@uamail.albany.edu or 518/442-3574).
Nominations must be submitted to the Office of the Provost (UNH 308) by November
30, 2010.
Excellence in Professional Service: This award recognizes consistently superior
professional achievement within and beyond the position.
Nominations must include:
* a current and detailed curriculum vitae
* a summary statement of no more than five pages that addresses the nominee's
performance in fulfilling the job description for the position held as well as
excellence in professional activities beyond the parameters of the job
description.
* Confidential letters from peers and others in a position to comment on the
nominee's professional impact and contributions are also encouraged.
Additional guidance regarding successful nomination packets may be obtained from
Dr. Tine Reimers, Office of the Provost (956-8032 or creimers@albany.edu).
There are two categories of Excellence in Professional Service:
Excellence in Professional Service by Full-Time Professional Staff: Nominees must
be members of the full-time professional staff or the State University of New
York Research Foundation, and have completed at least three years of continuous
service in the position for which they are being nominated prior to Fall 2010.
Nominations are due in the Office of the Provost (UNH 308) by November 30, 2010.
Excellence in Professional Service by Part-Time Professional Staff: Nominees must
be members of the part-time professional staff or the State University of New
York Research Foundation, and have been employed for a minimum of one year prior
to Fall 2010. Nominations are due in the Office of the Provost Provost's Office
(UNH 308) by November 30, 2010.
Excellence in Support Service: This award recognizes individuals who have given
superior performance and service in a classified position or a non-exempt
position not covered by the other Excellence Awards. Nominees must have been in
their positions for a minimum of two years of continuous full-time service prior
to Fall 2010. Nominations are due in the Office of the Provost (UNH 308) by
November 30, 2010.
Nominations must include:
* a current and detailed resume
* a summary statement of no more than five pages that addresses the nominee's
skills and contributions to the University's program and operation.
* confidential letters from peers and others in a position to comment on the
nominee's job-related impact are also encouraged.
Additional guidance regarding successful nomination packets may be obtained from
Dr. Tine Reimers, Office of the Provost (956-8032, or creimers@albany.edu).
Excellence in Research and Creative Activities: This award acknowledges and
recognizes outstanding accomplishments in research and creative activities
conducted by UAlbany faculty.
Guidelines for preparing nominations can be found at:
http://www.albany.edu/research/VPRDocs/GuidelinessandProceduresforExcellenceinRes
earchAward2010.pdf
Nominations are due in the Office of the Provost (UNH 308), Tuesday, November 30,
2010.
The Excellence Awards are an important way to recognize our colleagues who
contribute so much to the University at Albany. We do hope you will take this
opportunity to participate in the nomination process.