Award Criteria (pdf file) - Nomination form (pdf file) or (MS Word file)

The MichMATYC Teaching Excellence Award was established to recognize the high quality of instruction occurring at Michigan's two-year colleges. The selection criteria used for the award are:

• Instructional Effectiveness and Support of Students (effective and innovative teaching strategies, assessment methods, curriculum development, learning environment, etc.)
• Professional Involvement and Professional Development/Renewal Activities (active participation in professional organizations,presentations, articles, conferences, etc.)
• Interaction with Colleagues
• Service to the Departments/Division/College

A nominee must be a MichMATYC member currently employed as a classroom instructor in a two-year college or other institution granting only associate degrees. A nominee must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience. Individuals can win the award only once.

Nominations are invited from MichMATYC individual members and/or supervisors. Members may nominate themselves.

A complete nomination packet consists of:

• A nomination form, and a resume or vita (not to exceed 3 pages in 12 point font)
• A letter of recommendation from the nominator (not to exceed 3 pages in 12 point font)
• A one-page letter of recommendation from at least two of:
  • a student,
  • a colleague, or
  • a supervisor (not to exceed 1 page in 12 point font)
• A summary of the nominee's most recent student evaluations (one page in 12 point font)

Nominations for the 2008 award will close on June 30, 2008.