The OSU Professional Faculty Excellence Award recognizes exceptional service to the university community by faculty who serve in non-academic units or whose service in an academic unit is not defined within the traditional academic categories of teaching, research, or extension. A $1,000 cash award and plaque will be provided.
Eligibility
Award Criteria
Selection criteria include:
Nomination Process and Submission
Following the instructions completely will ensure consideration of the nomination.
The nominator shall submit the Cover Sheet, Nomination Form and the complete submission packet in one PDF via the Qualtrics Submission Form. Do not begin entering information on the Qualtrics form unless you are ready to submit the nomination – the form CANNOT be saved and finished at a later time. The submission packet will include evidence that the nominee meets the criteria, as well as (1) position description indicating breakdown of FTE allocation; (2) three letters of support*; and (3) the nominee’s vita.
*One letter shall be from current faculty. The second shall be from a current or emeritus faculty member. The third letter may be from a student, alumni or others who can comment on the nominee’s qualifications. The letters of support each shall not exceed two single-sided pages using at least 12 pitch and 1" margins. Signatures on the letters must be included.
Please note, the nominator is not eligible to submit a letter of support.
The award criteria can be addressed on separate pages for each criteria or within the letters of support. Please be certain that the nomination materials, particularly the three letters, address the criteria.
When organizing the PDF for submission, please ensure that the cover sheet is on the first page, with the nomination form as the second page. Evidence of supporting criteria (if provided on separate pages) and letters of support must be attached in the order indicated above.
Additional information submitted with the nomination will not be considered; please include only requested information and refer to the guidelines when organizing submission packets.
Selection Process
Nominations will be reviewed and selected by the Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee. Committee recommendations will be made on the basis of the information submitted; the committee does not solicit additional information.
Nomination packets are due by Noon on April 12, 2023.