Annual Faculty Awards – Adjunct Faculty
Deadline: March 25, 2024
All materials should be submitted electronically to Richard Stevens rstevens@shepherd.edu
Outstanding Adjunct – Instruction
Nomination Requirements
| Must be adjunct faculty member during the previous spring, summer, or fall semester and taught a minimum of 3 credit hours |
| Nomination/Self-nomination must include statement about why the person is deserving of the particular award based on contributions during the current year. (Word or .pdf attachment) |
| Current CV must be provided. (Word or .pdf attachment) |
| Fall and previous spring and summer course evaluations will be pulled for all nominees for Outstanding Adjunct – Instruction. |
| Adjunct faculty may be nominated for more than one award but packets should be separate for each. |
Winners
| Have name listed on a perpetual award plaque |
| Have name listed on Shepherd University faculty award pages |
| Receive a $300 professional development award from the Division of Academic Affairs |
Committee: Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (non-voting); 4 staff/faculty members
Outstanding Adjunct – Contribution to the Community
Nomination Requirements
| Must be adjunct faculty member during the previous spring, summer, or fall semester and taught a minimum of 3 credit hours |
| Nomination/Self-nomination must include statement about why the person is deserving of the particular award based on contributions during the current year. (Word or .pdf attachment) |
| Current CV must be provided. (Word or .pdf attachment) |
| Faculty may be nominated for more than one award but packets should be separate for each. |
Winners
| Have name listed on a perpetual award plaque |
| Have name listed on Shepherd University faculty award pages |
| Receive a $300 professional development award from the Division of Academic Affairs |
Committee: Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (non-voting); 4 staff/faculty members
Douglas Smith Distinguished Faculty Award
Nomination Requirements
| Must be graduate faculty member (full-time or affiliate) during the previous academic year. |
| Nomination/Self-nomination must include statement about why the person is deserving of the particular award based on contributions to graduate culture including teaching, scholarship, and service. (Word or .pdf attachment) |
| Current CV must be provided. (Word or .pdf attachment) |
| Most recent annual report. (Word or .pdf attachment) |
| All syllabi and any other supporting documents tied to the criteria of the award. (Word or .pdf attachment) |
Winners
| Receive special medallion. |
| Receive an individual plaque. |
| Have name listed on a perpetual award plaque. |
| Have name listed on Shepherd University faculty award pages. |
| Receive a $500 professional development award from the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. |
Committee: Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (non-voting); graduate faculty (2); past award recipients (1-2)