Nominations are being accepted for the Provost’s Awards for Faculty Excellence, which will honor faculty who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to engaging UAB’s undergraduate students in research, creative activities, service learning and education abroad experiences.
Any UAB student, faculty, staff or community member may make a nomination by completing and submitting a short paragraph describing why the nominee is deserving of the award by March 28. All UAB faculty are eligible.
Winners will receive a cash award and a plaque that recognizes his or her achievement during the UAB Expo Awards Ceremony on April 15.
The awards are based on outstanding accomplishments in teaching and mentoring as demonstrated by any or all of the following:
- Guide student research, creative and service projects and personal development
- Establish clear expectations and maintain high standards for academic performance
- Inspire and assist undergraduates in developing their own scholarly profiles and disseminating the results of their work through meetings, conferences, committees, performances and/or publications.
- Prepare students for success in applications to graduate and professional schools or professional careers.
The nomination form for Provost’s Awards for Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research, Service Learning, and Education Abroad is online.
