The Committee evaluates nominees based on their teaching philosophy, contributions to the enhancement of teaching and learning, and evidence of the impact of their teaching. The submitted teaching advancement project/ personal development initiative is also considered.
The Committee may also consider additional information such as teaching awards, student feedback, peer reviews, and contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
The selection criteria shall be based on the nominees’ demonstration that they are making a substantial contribution to the University’s education mission across the full range of educational activities and that they would be engaged in collective efforts to enhance teaching and learning.
Some examples of such efforts include but are not limited to:
Efforts to articulate and addressmajor teaching and learning needs and concerns of students;
Engagement in the development of new ideas and initiatives to support quality teaching and learning;
Evidence of contributions to the broader student experience and students’ success, including as a student mentor and advisor;
Demonstrated capability for playing an important role in the development of courses, management of teaching and support, and development of programs that support students’ overall learning experience;
An association with the educational development of their departments / schools or with the Center for Education Innovation; and
Work with faculty members and colleagues to encourage, value and reward quality teaching.