NACTA JOHN DEERE 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 John Deere Award Checklist.  
   
5. Divider 2: Teaching Philosophy (Not to exceed 5 typewritten double-spaced pages).
6. Divider 3: Include an outline of the entire agricultural program being considered including course descriptions and objectives.
7. Divider 4:  Evidence of a current Active NACTA Membership and teaching appointment (25% or greater teaching for 5 of the past 7 years) - Refer to Administrative Form.  Any additional support deemed appropriate by the administrative program.  See main page for form**
   
8. Divider 5:  Summary of placement records.
9. Divider 5: Course Evaluations (Last 3 years - include instrument).  
   
10. Divider 6: Teacher Evaluation form (No more than 10 from current students)  See main page for form**   
   
11. Divider 7: Alumni Evaluations (5-10 used from last five year's graduates)  See main page for form**  
   
12. Divider 8: Evidence of continued professional development.   
   
13. Divider 9: Nominee's Resume/Vita   
   
14. 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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