CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching
2015–2016 Nomination Guidelines
Deadline for
nominations
March 1,
2016.
Who is eligible for
nomination?
Eligible CUPE 3908-1
positions include
Instructors (Course,
Academic Skills, ESL and
Clinical), Tutorial and
Workshop Leaders,
Language Assistants, and
Tutors.
Limitations on
nominations?
Self-nominations are not
accepted. Previous
recipients are ineligible (see
below).
Who may nominate?
Anyone internal or
external to the Trent
community who interacts
with CUPE instructors.
HOW TO NOMINATE
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Check the eligibility list.
Complete the “Nominator Information” and “Candidate Information” sections on the Nomination Form.
Individual nomination submissions are encouraged.
Tell the story! Complete the “Candidate Qualifications” section by providing specific examples of
how/why your candidate should be considered for the Award.
5. Send the completed nomination form by e-mail to adamguzkowski2@trentu.ca no later than March 1,
2016.
Help is available! If you have any questions about drafting your nomination, please contact the Centre for
Teaching and Learning by e-mail at adamguzkowski2@trentu.ca.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Name
E-mail address
What is your current relationship to Trent (e.g.,
student, faculty, staff, alumnus, other)? If “other,”
specify the relationship.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Name
Department/Program
In what capacity have you known the candidate?
For how long have you known the candidate in
this capacity?
If you were instructed by the candidate, what
were the dates in which you were instructed?
CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching
2015–2016 Nomination Form
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Additionally, your candidate may also be eligible for the following teaching awards:

Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award is the university’s most prestigious award. It
recognizes faculty and staff who: stand out from others in encouraging learning, bring unique
experiences to the teaching space, challenge students to do their best work, serve as inspiration for
students and demonstrate exemplary concern for students. If you think your candidate should also be
considered for the Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching, please fill out a separate nomination form
at: http://www.trentu.ca/teaching/internal_symons.php.

Award for Educational Leadership and Innovation. This award recognizes faculty and staff who
make a distinctive impact through educational leadership, teaching, innovation, and/or successful
communication. If you think your candidate should also be considered for the Award for Educational
Leadership and Innovation, please fill out a separate nomination form at:
http://www.trentu.ca/teaching/internal_innovation.php .

Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance. This award recognizes teaching assistants who excel
at encouraging learning in workshop, tutorial, seminar, laboratory, or field settings. If you think you
candidate should also be considered for the Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance, please fill
out a separate nomination form at: http://www.trentu.ca/teaching/internal_assistance.php .
HOW NOMINATIONS ARE RATED
The CUPE Teaching Awards Committee’s decisions are based solely on the information that you
provide on this nomination form.
The CUPE Teaching Awards Committee looks for nominations which present specific details about a
candidate's interaction with students, and clear examples illustrating strong, positive impact on students'
learning.
The more clearly the Subcommittee can “see” the candidate in the role of exemplary instructor, the more
highly the Committee will rate that nomination.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Present specific details about your experience with the candidate, providing clear examples that highlight the
skills, abilities and attributes of the candidate that demonstrate a positive impact on students and their
learning.
The comment box will expand to receive as much information as you wish to supply.
Send the completed nomination form by e-mail to adamguzkowski2@trentu.ca no later than March 1, 2016.