Humboldt State University - Academic Affairs

Outstanding Professor Award Criteria

The primary criterion for selection of the recipient of Humboldt State University's Outstanding Professor Award is a record of superlative teaching. no amount of professional achievement, as evidenced by research and creative scholarship, or service to the campus or community, shall substitute for this essential requirement. A significant part of each nominee's record of teaching accomplishments shall have been established while a faculty member of the California State University.

In cases where nominees are perceived as equal in teaching excellence, then contributions to the campus, community, and profession also will be considered, with greatest weight being given to those activities that are directly relevant to the nominee's primary role as an educator.

Documentation:

The documentation submitted in support of a nomination should include:

1. Nomination letter
2. Nominee's statement of teaching philosophy
3. Detailed list of the nominee's achievements as an educator, e.g., vita
4. Student evaluations
5. Written statements (letters or memos), both descriptive and evaluative, which evidence:

excellence in teaching, from present and former students, colleagues in the nominee's academic discipline, and other qualified individuals
professional accomplishments, in terms of their quality and contribution to the nominee's teaching, and
services to the campus and larger community in their relevance to the nominee's role as educator, as well as their overall significance

All documentation supplied by nominator/nominee shall include a description of the type of evidence used as a basis for judgment. Letters and evaluative statements shall identify the writer and be submitted to the Faculty Awards Committee, via the Faculty Senate Office, Gist Hall #101.

If you have any questions, please contact Merry Schellinger (Academic Senate Office) at 826-3657.

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