Excellence in Teaching
Award Nomination Form
Name of Nominee:
Nominee Department:
Nominator and Affiliation (if student or alumnus, courses in which you experienced the
nominee’s teaching):
Reasons why the nominator believes the nominee deserves recognition for Excellence in
Teaching (Please limit to one typewritten page).
Please return to:
Glenna G. Bower, Associate Dean
Pott College of Science and Engineering
8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
8600 University Boulevard • Evansville, Indiana 47712 • 812/464-1977 • FAX 812/465-7199
Excellence in Teaching Award
Purpose:
The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Excellence in Teaching Award was
established to identify faculty members who have contributed significantly to the quality of
teaching in the Pott College. The intent is to recognize and encourage outstanding teaching.
The Pott College is committed to excellence in teaching and provides incentives for faculty to
pursue activities that enhance the quality of their teaching.
Eligibility:
The Excellence in Teaching Award is open to any full-time faculty member within the Pott
College. An award winner will not be eligible for an additional award for at least 5 years.
Nomination and Selection Procedure:
No self-nominations or anonymous nominations will be accepted. Nominations may be
submitted by any faculty member, alumnus, administrator, or student not currently enrolled
in the faculty member’s classes. All nominations should be submitted on the official
nomination form and include a one page typewritten statement describing why the nominee
should be considered. Nominations must be turned in to the Office of the Dean by 4:30pm on
the last day of fall semester classes.
Award recipients will be selected by a committee consisting of one elected representative
from each department. The Pott College Associate Dean will serve as a non-voting Chair of the
committee. The award recipient will be recognized at the annual College Honors Day held
each spring.
Award:
The recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award will receive a $1,000 professional
development grant. The use of this fund will be restricted to teaching related workshop(s),
conferences, meetings, resources, materials, etc. All intended uses of award funds must be
approved by the Dean before any expenditure is made.
Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
8600 University Boulevard • Evansville, Indiana 47712 • 812/464-1977 • FAX 812/465-7199