The Graduate School
Outstanding Graduate Teaching
Suggested Criteria for Nomination
One award of $4000 is offered annually to recognize the distinguished teaching of a graduate faculty member. Nominations may be submitted by Deans, Department Chairs, or Program Directors. Nominations are limited to one per graduate program. Past reciipients of the award are eligible for nomination if five or more years have elapsed since they received the award.
To assist in identifying award nominees, the following list of criteria is suggested:
- The nominee's record of excellence in the classroom and laboratory as evidenced by course-instructor survey evaluations and letters of recommendation from students and colleagues
- The nominee's distinctive contribution in mentoring graduate students and helping them achieve their goals in academic or professional careers
- The nominee's record of supervising and serving on students' thesis, report,
recital, and dissertation committees