Ira E. Aaron Award for Teaching Excellence and Collegiality
Purpose
The Ira E. Aaron Award for Teaching Excellence and Collegiality recognizes outstanding teaching by a faculty member who sets an example for collegiality. The award honors Dr. Aaron, who was a faculty member from 1948-1985.
Eligibility
All full-time, tenured Mary Frances Early College of Education faculty members (associate professors and professors) are eligible.
Criteria
- The classroom teaching competence of the nominee is clearly outstanding.
- The candidate has a well-defined teaching philosophy and approach to education.
- The candidate has a distinguished record of collegiality and service to the department, the College, and/or the University.
- The candidate has made a positive impact on students and has superior evaluations from students and/or alumni.
Evidence
Evidence in support of the nomination may include:
- Nominator’s rationale for considering the nominee to be an outstanding teacher.
- Nominee’s personal statement regarding teaching, including a self-evaluation of the nominee’s strengths and potential for growth in teaching.
- Description of the nominee’s collegiality as evidenced by activities in which the nominee demonstrates strong support for the advancement of the College and/or University.
- Student evaluations of the nominee’s teaching with an emphasis on the five years preceding the nomination. The evaluations may be of a qualitative and/or quantitative nature.
- Summary of current or former student accomplishments as they relate to the impact made by the nominee.