MEMO TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
All Departments and Functional Equivalent Units, and Student Government Association
University Awards Subcommittee
Call for Nominations for the 2014-2015 University Awards
1) Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service,
2) Excellence in Teaching 3) University Scholar 4) University Service
February 4, 2015
NOMINATIONS DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015
The University Awards Subcommittee encourages all departments, their functional equivalent units,
and the student body to consider nominations for the four university awards:
1) Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service,
2) Excellence in Teaching, 3) University Scholar, and 4) University Service.
Award recipients are announced each year at the spring commencement and awarded at the spring
Awards Dinner. All faculty and academic staff who meet the requirements as listed in the University
Handbook, and reproduced below, are eligible for nomination. Award nomination coversheets and
evaluation rubrics are attached and also available at: www.uwsp.edu/facSen/Pages/Awards.aspx
Each department or functional equivalent unit may submit one nominee for each of the four awards
The student body may nominate up to twelve individuals for the Excellence in Teaching award and up
to three individuals for the University Service award.
The University Awards nomination process takes place electronically.
 Departments and functional equivalent units should forward nomination forms and
supporting documentation for each nominee, as email attachments to:
University.Awards@uwsp.edu. Nomination packets (i.e., nomination form and supporting
documentation) for each nominee should be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday,
February 26, 2015.
 The student body should forward nomination forms and supporting documentation for each
nominee, as email attachments to: SGA@uwsp.edu. Nomination packets (i.e., nomination
form and supporting documentation) for each nominee should be submitted no later than
noon. on Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Nominations received after the established deadlines will not be considered.
Important Reminders:
 To the greatest extent possible, please merge the supporting documentation for each
nominee into one file either word or pdf.
 Please refer to the checklist of materials included in each of the nomination forms to ensure
that all appropriate documentation is submitted.
 Applications for all university awards may not exceed 10 pages in total (maximum 11 pages
with the coversheet).
 To title the document, use the nominee’s full name (e.g., “Rowe, Thor – teaching
nomination”).
Included in this packet are the names of recipients of the various awards for the last five years.
These individuals are ineligible for nomination for the award under which they are listed. Members
of the University Awards Subcommittee are also ineligible for consideration of these awards.
Departments/functional equivalent units selecting nominees for any of the four award categories
should approach the candidates nominated to confirm that:
a. They accept the nomination, and
b. They intend to assemble a supporting file of documentation for consideration by the
University Awards Subcommittee.
Likewise, student government should approach their nominees and the respective department
chairs or unit heads to insure that the student government nominees intend to pursue the
nomination by submitting a file of documentation for consideration by the University Awards
Subcommittee.
In the event that a nominee is unable or unwilling to assemble a file of documentation, the
department or unit responsible may assemble a file of documentation for the nominee.
Other questions or concerns about the application process may be directed to Riley Fichter, chair of
the University Awards Subcommittee: rfich669@uwsp.edu or Nanci Simon, Faculty Senate Secretary:
nsimon@uwsp.edu (715-346-2124).
UNIVERSITY AWARDS
A. Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Award:
This award stresses the overall contribution of a faculty or staff member in the areas of
teaching, scholarship, and service. Nominees must demonstrate strength in all three areas to
be considered for this award. Nominees must provide evidence of their contributions to the
development of UW-Steven Point’s overall academic mission and should exemplify the
nominee’s enduring commitment and contribution to institutional values for teaching,
scholarship, and service.
Eligibility: Those eligible for the award must be faculty or academic staff with at least a 0.50
FTE teaching assignment or with a 0.50 FTE appointment in the University Library and have
been at UW-Stevens Point for 5 or more years. Winners may not be re-nominated for 5 years
following their selection.
Nomination: Academic departments and their functional equivalents may nominate one
individual. The method of nomination shall be determined by the unit. Two or more people
may not be nominated to share a single award.
Award: One recipient will receive a sum of $2500.
B. Excellence in Teaching Award:
This award stresses the importance of distinguished teaching, recognizes the contributions of
outstanding teachers and emphasizes the commitment of the university to teaching
excellence. Nominees must have stimulated students toward an active interest in learning
and scholarship.
Eligibility: Those eligible for the award must be faculty and academic staff with at least a .50
FTE teaching assignment or with a .50 FTE appointment in the University Library. Award
winners may not be re-nominated for five years following their selection.
Nomination: Academic departments and functional equivalent units may nominate one
individual. The unit shall determine the method of nomination. The student body may
nominate up to twelve individuals, utilizing procedures to be established by the Student
Government Association. Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single
award.
Awards: Four recipients with greater than 3 years teaching experience shall each receive a
sum of $1000.
One recipient with 3 years of teaching experience or less shall receive a sum of $1000.
Applicants must have a minimum of one full year of teaching experience to qualify for this
award.
C. University Scholar Award:
This award recognizes outstanding achievement in scholarship, research, and/or creativity.
Evidence of successful scholarship, research or creativity may include written materials
(books or articles), collaborative projects, live or recorded presentations or performances, or
visible objects, projects or materials.
Eligibility: Faculty and academic staff who are employed half time or more. Award winners
may not be re-nominated for five years following their selection.
Nomination: Academic departments and all equivalent units may nominate one individual.
Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.
Awards: Two recipients shall each receive a sum of $1000.
D. University Service Award:
This award recognizes outstanding service to the University and/or community. A nominee's
service ordinarily will span a multi-year period.
Eligibility: Faculty and academic staff who are employed half time or more. Award winners
may not be re-nominated for five years following their selection.
Nomination: Academic departments and all equivalent units may nominate one individual.
The student body may nominate up to three individuals, using procedures to be established
by the Student Government Association. Two or more people may not be nominated to
share a single award.
Awards: Two recipients shall each receive a sum of $1000.
Attachments:
Previous Award Winners
Nomination Form: Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Award
Nomination Form: Excellence in Teaching Award
Nomination Form: University Scholar Award
Nomination Form: University Service Award
Nominations must be received from departments and functional equivalent units to
University.Awards@uwsp.edu no later than 4 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Nominations must be received from students to SGA@uwsp.edu
no later than noon, Thursday, February 26, 2015.
PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
(Ineligible for nomination for the award this year)
2014
Excellence in Teaching Award
Susan Brewer, History
Kathleen Julin, Interior Architecture
Rhea Owen, Psychology
Devinder Sandhu, Biology
Susan Talarico, Mathematical Sciences
University Scholar Award
Amy Boelk, Sociology and Social Work
Qiang Sun, Biology
University Service Award
Mary Bowman, English
Randy Champeau, CNR
2013
Excellence in Teaching Award
Karin Bodensteiner, Biology
Jason D’Acchioli, Chemistry
Christian Diehm, Philosophy
Patrick Lawrence, Music
Jeana Magyar-Moe, Psychology
University Scholar Award
Elia Armacanqui-Tipacti, Foreign Languages
David Chan, Philosophy
University Service Award
Beverley David, Foreign Languages
Leslie Midkiff DeBauche, Communication
2012
Excellence in Teaching Award
Valerie Barske, History
Cortney Chaffin. Art & Design
Nisha Fernando, Interior Architecture
Richard Hauer, CNR
Alek Toumi, Foreign Languages
University Scholar Award
Dan Breining, Foreign Languages
Susan Brewer, History
University Service Award
David Hastings, Music
Nancy LoPatin-Lummis, History
2011
Excellence in Teaching Award
Paul Hladky, Chemistry
Cynthia McCabe, Mathematical Sciences
Rebecca Stephens, English
Kristin Thielking, Art and Design
Lee Willis, History
University Scholar Award
Michael Hansen, CNR
David Williams, Political Science/Philosophy
University Service Award
Jim Haney, Communication
Richard Ruppel, Foreign Languages
2010
Excellence in Teaching Award
Lisa Bardon, Education
Jennifer Collins, Political Science
Patrick Conley, Psychology
Aga Razvi, Natural Resources
Dennis Willhoit, Music
University Scholar Award
Richard Barker, Foreign Languages
Devinder Sandhu, Biology
University Service Award
Paula DeHart, Education
Justin Rueb, Psychology
Members of the 2014-2015 University Awards Subcommittee
(Ineligible for nomination for awards this year)
Jennifer Huffman, University Library
Erin Speetzen, COLS
Mary Day, CPS
Hailee Mattmiller, COLS Student
Riley Fichter, Chair/COFAC Student
Holly Petrillo, CNR
Danelle Smith, Academic Staff Council
Andrew Stoner, COFAC
Taylor M. Gordon, CPS Student
Alex Thomas, CNR Student
NOMINATION FORM
2014-2015 FACULTY EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP, AND SERVICE AWARD
This form must accompany all nominations for the Excellence in Teaching Award. The subcommittee
will be reviewing many applications for the five awards. The nominations and supporting
documentation must help the committee differentiate between nominees. To this end,
thoroughness tempered by conciseness is encouraged.
Total documentation, including the coversheet, should not exceed eleven pages.
Please submit the documentation requested by the checklist at the bottom of this page.
Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.
Name of Nominee:
Length of Service at UWSP:
Department or Unit:
Nominating Unit:
List Courses Taught:
Has this candidate ever received this award before? If so, when?
Has this candidate ever been nominated for this award before? If so, when?
Statement of Support for Nominee:
Checklist:
(Please submit supporting materials in the order of this checklist.
PLEASE, DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN 11 PAGES!
Total packet, including the coversheet, should not exceed 11 pages.)
 Curriculum vitae
 A one-page statement summarizing the nominee’s overall excellence in all three areas of
teaching, scholarship, and service.
 Evidence of the nominee’s contribution to UWSP’s overall academic mission.
(Suggestion: Documents including lists of awards, statements of support, research
bibliographies, etc.)
 Any supporting documents concerning the nominee’s excellence in teaching, scholarship, and
service.
NOMINATION FORM
2014-2015 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
This form must accompany all nominations for the Excellence in Teaching Award. The subcommittee
will be reviewing many applications for the five awards. The nominations and supporting
documentation must help the committee differentiate between nominees. To this end,
thoroughness tempered by conciseness is encouraged.
Total documentation, including the coversheet, should not exceed eleven pages.
Please submit the documentation requested by the checklist at the bottom of this page.
Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.
Name of Nominee:
Length of Service at UWSP:
Department or Unit:
Nominating Unit:
Overall Numerical Instructor Evaluation:
Overall Numerical Course Evaluation:
List Courses Taught:
Has this candidate ever received this award before? If so, when?
Has this candidate ever been nominated for this award before? If so, when?
Statement of Support for Nominee:
Checklist:
(Please submit supporting materials in the order of this checklist.
PLEASE, DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN 11 PAGES!
Total packet, including the coversheet, should not exceed 11 pages.)
 Curriculum vitae (suggestion: limit to a maximum of three pages, emphasizing teaching)
 List of awards or recognition received by the individual during his/her service at UWSP
 A. Numerical summary of the nominee’s student evaluations covering, if possible, as many as
six sequential semesters. When working with numbers generated under both old and new
evaluation systems, provide two summaries.
 B. Comparison between the candidate’s numerical scores on the student evaluations and the
department average for similar courses
 The nominating unit may wish to attach additional materials, such as written testimony by
peer and students and/or a teaching portfolio containing a limited amount of materials such
as course syllabi. Letters of support and/or transcripts of written comments, anonymous or
otherwise, from students are especially recommended.
NOMINATION FORM
2014-2015 UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR AWARD
This form must accompany all nominations for the University Scholar Award. The subcommittee will
be reviewing many applications for the two awards. The nominations and supporting materials must
help the committee differentiate between the nominees. To this end, thoroughness tempered by
conciseness is encouraged.
Total documentation, including the coversheet, should not exceed eleven pages.
Please submit the documentation requested by the checklist at the bottom of this page.
Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.
Name of Nominee:
Length of Service at UWSP:
Department or Unit:
Nominating Unit:
Has this candidate ever received this award before? If so, when?
Has this candidate ever been nominated for this award before? If so, when?
Books solo-authored, and/or edited:
Exhibitions; Performances:
Articles published:
Grants received to support scholarly or creative endeavors:
Other: Conference papers, etc.:
Statement of Support for Nominee:
Checklist:
(Please submit supporting documents in the order of this checklist.
PLEASE, DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN 11 PAGES!
Total packet, including the coversheet, should not exceed 11 pages.)
Please do not submit publications themselves.
 A one-page statement summarizing the nominee’s scholarly achievements and pursuits in a
manner that makes their significance apparent to a general readership.
 Curriculum vitae
 Bibliography of research/creativity while at UWSP
 List of recognition or awards received while at UWSP
 Other supporting documentation as desired.
NOMINATION FORM
2014-2015 UNIVERSITY SERVICE AWARD
This form must accompany all nominations for the University Service Award. The subcommittee will
be reviewing many applications for the two awards. The nominations and supporting materials must
help the committee differentiate between the nominees. To this end, thoroughness tempered by
conciseness is encouraged.
Total documentation, including the coversheet, should not exceed eleven pages.
Please submit the documentation requested by the checklist at the bottom of this page.
Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.
Name of Nominee:
Length of Service at UWSP:
Department or Unit:
Nominating Unit:
Has this candidate ever received this award before? If so, when?
Has this candidate ever been nominated for this award before? If so, when?
Statement of Support for Nominee. Please address the impact of the nominee’s service activities,
making certain to acknowledge activities that are compensated.
Checklist:
(Please submit supporting materials in the order of this checklist.
PLEASE, DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN 11 PAGES!
Total packet, including the coversheet, should not exceed 11 pages.)
 A one-page summary of service activity at UWSP
 Curriculum vitae
 Supporting documentation