The Kinney-Sugg Outstanding Professor Award in the College of Arts and Sciences was established through a generous contribution from Sandy Kinney and Mike Sugg. The recipient will receive a one-time award of $5,000 that may be used either as a salary supplement or in support of teaching and/or scholarship. The recipient will also have their name placed on a plaque for permanent display in the college office. The award is presented annually.
Eligibility:
The nominee must be a faculty member with at least two years of service in the College of Arts and Sciences at the rank of assistant professor or higher. A department may nominate no more than one person for any year.
Criteria:
The nominee should be a model teacher, recognized for dedication, effectiveness and the ability to inspire students to high levels of achievement. Outstanding teaching should be demonstrated through student-teacher evaluations, chair recommendations and additional information such as student or peer letters of support, sample syllabi, course materials, etc. Outstanding scholarship should be demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, prestigious fellowships, external grant support and other forms of peer recognition.
Deadline:
Nominations are due by Friday, October 28, 2016.
Nomination Procedures:
Submit electronic nominations (in pdf format) to Susan Bayliss at sbayliss@ou.edu. The Dean or his/her designee will appoint five members to a selection committee comprised of a faculty member from each of the four areas of the college (humanities, professional, sciences and social sciences) and one alumni representative. The Dean or his/her designee will serve as the non-voting chair of the committee.
The nomination packet should include:
- Letter of nomination from the Chair/Director (prepared in consultation with Committee A) describing the candidate’s accomplishments and how the candidate meets the award criteria. The letter should not exceed two pages.
- Letters of support from students and faculty members
- Current curriculum vitae
- Other supporting evidence, including a list of courses taught, teaching evaluations and other appropriate materials in support of the nomination.
Award Announcement:
The award will be presented at a luncheon in the fall of 2017.