NACTA GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD 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 Graduate Student Award Checklist.  
   
5. Divider 2: Nominator's letter addressed to Chair of the Teacher Recognition Committee.
6. Divider 3: Evidence of a current Graduate Student Membership (Statement), or indication of the date the membership application and check were sent to the NACTA Secretary/Treasurer.  MAKE SURE YOU ADDRESS THIS!
7. Divider 4: Teaching Philosophy (Not to exceed 5 typewritten double-spaced pages).  
   
8. Divider 5: Course Evaluations (Suggested that you submit 6-8 forms from current or former students).  See main page for forms** 
   
9. Divider 6: Statement of support from faculty member(s) directly involved in nominee's teaching activities.
10. Divider 7: Nominee must submit a complete description of their specific teaching involvement.
11. Divider 8: Nominee must provide a self-evaluation of their teaching.
12. Divider 9: Administrative Officer Evaluations (Minimum of one, but not more than three)   
   
13. Divider 10: Peer Evaluations (Minimum of one, but not more than three).  See main page for form**   
   
14. Divider 11: Statement from nominee regarding their involvement in teaching outside of the classroom (clubs, review sessions, committees, presentations, etc.).
15. Divider 12: Nominee's Resume/Vita 
16. 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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