To recognize, reward, and encourage the faculty members who are basically teachers but whose research efforts are particularly successful and outstanding.
To recognize, reward, and encourage the superior classroom teachers, the faculty members whose ability, personality, and methods are responsible for the highest success in teaching and the inspiration of their students. The program is not designed to be a popularity contest, yet the individuals distinguished by it are intended to be those who have the respect and even the affection of their students. Such teachers must be able to stimulate and lead students to their best efforts. Their total influence should be constructive and inspiring - not only in relation to the subject mater taught, but in their attitudes and their general thinking. This award is for a faculty member who is an assistant or associate professor. This award is considered a "Rising Teacher Award because the faculty member is early in their career, but has brought distinguished results.
To recognize, reward, and encourage the faculty members who are basically teachers but whose professional service activities are particularly successful and outstanding. This award is designed to distinguish service to the state, region, or nation through the faculty member's professional expertise. Service to the University or simply to one's own profession will not be considered significant service for consideration for this award.
Past Faculty Distinguished Achievement Awardees
Instructions and Guidelines for Preparations of Nominations.