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University Sporn Award for Excellence in Teaching Award Guidelines |
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The University Sporn Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching Introductory Subjects is selected by a committee comprised of student representatives from Omicron Delta Kappa and the Golden Key National Honour Society. The committee selects one winner anually from nominations made by the students. The Sporn Award winner receives a cash award of $2,000 and automatic induction into the Academy of Teaching Excellence. Nominations from students are accepted until February 1st each year. To access the nomination form, click here. Finalists must follow Dossier Guidelines of the Academy. Dossiers from finalists are due to the Chair of the selection committee in early February and the student selection committee will meet during late February to select a winner. This award is for teaching excellence in introductory subjects is made in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Sporn. Dr. Sporn was president and chief executive officer of the American Electric Power Company. Nominations are received from students only. Eligible candidates for the Sporn Award are Virginia Tech faculty members who: are full-time employees; hold the rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, or instructor; and teach introductory courses at the 1000/2000 level.
Finalists selected from student nominations will be notified by the chair of the selection committee and provided with a deadline for submission of dossiers. Those who have won a University Sporn Award in the past or an Academy of Teaching Excellence University-level teaching award in the past seven years are not eligible. Back to the ATE Homepage
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