Awards & Recognition
The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities recognizes the outstanding faculty and staff who make our college great. A call for nominations with evaluation criteria will be posted every November. Nominations are due by the last Friday in January. Candidates will be asked to submit a concise dossier by the third Friday in February. With the exception of the Dean’s Recognition, a committee of peers will evaluate applications. Awards will be announced at the annual CASSH Awards Ceremony.
- Description: The CASSH Teaching Award recognizes an outstanding faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to teaching and a profound impact on student learning within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. This annual award celebrates innovative teaching practices, commitment to student success, and it recognizes faculty who go above and beyond their duties to mentor, inspire, and support students in their academic, personal, and professional growth significant.
- Eligibility: All full-time faculty who have taught for at least two consecutive years are eligible for nomination.
- Criteria: Includes sustained demonstration of: teaching excellence, student mentorship, significant course/curricular development, interdisciplinarity, and/or contribution to the broader teaching community.
- Description: The CASSH Adjunct Teaching Award recognizes an outstanding adjunct faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to teaching and a significant impact on student learning within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. This annual award celebrates the vital contributions of adjunct instructors to the college's educational mission, acknowledging their commitment to student success and innovative teaching practices.
- Eligibility: Adjunct faculty members who have taught at least two courses in the college over the past two academic years.
- Criteria: includes demonstration of teaching excellence, student engagement, effective course delivery, and/or commitment to academic standards.
- Description: The CASSH Scholarship and Creative Activity Award recognizes an outstanding faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to their field of study through innovative research, scholarly publications, and creative activities. This award celebrates excellence that enhances the academic reputation of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, advances knowledge/practice in the discipline, and demonstrates the potential for long-term impact.
- Eligibility: all CASSH faculty (full-time, part-time, and adjunct) and staff
- Criteria: Includes scholarship quality and impact, innovation and originality, productivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, student involvement, public engagement, external funding, research leadership, and/or ethical research practices.
- Description: The CASSH Staff Innovation Award recognizes outstanding staff members who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, ingenuity, and forward-thinking in their contributions to the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. This award celebrates individuals or teams who have implemented innovative solutions, practices, or initiatives that significantly enhance the college's academic environment, operational efficiency, or community impact.
- Eligibility: all CASSH faculty (full-time, part-time, and adjunct) and staff [Nominated by Chair or Dean’s Office].
- Criteria: Includes a demonstration of innovative thinking, impact and effectiveness, collaboration and leadership, alignment with the college mission, sustainability and scalability, interdisciplinary approach, community engagement, adaptability, and responsiveness.
- Description: The CASSH Dean's Recognition Award is a special honor bestowed upon individuals or groups who have made extraordinary contributions to the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. This award acknowledges exceptional achievements, acts of service, or significant impacts that may fall outside the scope of traditional faculty or staff awards. It celebrates those who have gone above and beyond in enhancing the college's mission, reputation, or community in unique and impactful ways.
- Eligibility: All CASSH faculty and staff.
- Criteria: Includes exceptional contribution, innovation and creativity, college advancement, community impact, leadership and inspiration, and overcoming adversity.
Candidates for consideration may be identified through nomination by a second party (e.g., faculty or staff) or by direct application by the individual. All candidates will be asked to submit an electronic dossier that includes the following:
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- 1. Cover letter with a brief narrative demonstrating how the applicant’s accomplishments meet the award criteria.
- 2. Complete an up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume which highlights the activities that support the application.