NACTA TEACHING AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

CHECKLIST (Must be included with nomination)
** Note:  All recipients are expected to attend the NACTA Awards Conference and Banquet.  NACTA does not cover expenses: registration, travel, lodging, meals, etc.
1. Nomination packet with label (send four copies) postmarked by March 1st.  NOTE - No copies will be returned, so don't send the original.  When putting the nomination packet together, please use a soft cover or soft notebook (not a hardcover notebook).
2. A photograph and short biography of each award recipient will be included in the awards program at the annual conference.  Submit a biography not to exceed 250 words in WordPerfect or Word format, along with a good picture in the form of a JPG or GIF file (the larger/better quality, the better your picture will be).  The biography and picture should be sent via e-mail to the Chair of the Teacher Recognition Committee.
   
   
3. Cover page - Include: addresses, phone numbers & e-mail information for nominee & nominator.    
   
4. Divider 1: NACTA Teaching Award of Excellence Checklist.    
   
5. Divider 2: Nominator's letter addressed to Chair of the Teacher Recognition Committee.
6. Divider 3: Evidence of a current Active NACTA Membership and teaching appointment - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ADDRESS THIS! 
7. Divider 4: Nominee must indicate the year that they received both the NACTA Teacher Fellow (must have been 5 years previous or earlier) and the Regional Teaching Award (must have been 3 years previous or earlier).
8. Divider 5: Teaching Philosophy (Not to exceed 5 typewritten double-spaced pages).  
   
9. Divider 6: Promotion and Enhancement of Teaching Statement.  
   
10. Divider 7a: Course Evaluations (Last 3 years - include instrument).  
   
11. Divider 7b: Teacher Evaluation form (No more than 10 from current students).  See main page for form**   
   
12. Divider 8: Alumni Evaluations (5-10 used from last five year's graduates).  See main page for form**  
   
13. Divider 9: Administrative Officer Evaluations (Minimum of one, but not more than three - Department Head, Associate Dean, Dean).  Evidence that the nominee has been on a full-time appointment involving at least 25% teaching for at least five of the past seven years is required (refer to Administrative Form, found on the main page**).   
   
14. Divider 10: Peer Evaluations (Minimum of one, but not more than three - enhanced by peers outside of your institution).  See main page for form**   
   
15. Divider 11: Involvement or contributions to NACTA.   
   
16. Divider 12: Nominee Self-Evaluation which should address the following:  
  • Availability to students.   
  • Ability to attract and motivate students.   
  • Use of current, innovative and effective teaching methods.   
  • Current in subject matter.   
  • Scholarly activities.  
  • Active participation in departmental and institutional affairs.  
  • Mediator of the campus culture and link to the public.  
    Student related activities (e.g. advisor to clubs, student recruitment, etc.)   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
17. Divider 13: Nominee's Resume/Vita   
   
18. Send four copies of your nomination packet (packets will not be returned) to


Dr. Prasanta K. Kalita
1304 W. Pennsylvania Avenue
Agric. & Biol. Engr Department
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL 61801
    



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