The Kinney-Sugg Outstanding Professor Award in the Dodge Family 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 as a salary supplement. The recipient will also have their name placed on a plaque for permanent display in the college office. The award is presented annually.
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.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a faculty member with at least two years of service in the Dodge Family 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.
Deadline
Oct. 15, 2025
Nomination Procedures
Submit electronic nominations (in pdf format) through the portal below. 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:
1. 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.
2 Letters of support from students and faculty members
3. Current curriculum vitae
4. Other supporting evidence, including a list of courses taught, teaching evaluations and other appropriate materials in support of the nomination.
Please ensure that all submitted materials are single-spaced, use at least 11-point Calibri or Times New Roman font, and have 1-inch margins.
Award Announcement
The award will be presented in the spring at the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Impact Celebration.
The Irene Rothbaum Award for Outstanding Assistant Professor in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences was established with a generous donation from Julian Rothbaum in honor of his wife. The recipient will receive a one-time award of $2,500 as a salary supplement. The recipient also will have their name placed on a plaque for permanent display in the college office. The award is presented annually.
Criteria
The nominee should be a model teacher, recognized for dedication, effectiveness and 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. The nominee also should show evidence for good progress in scholarship, such as publication in peer-reviewed outlets and fellowship or grant support.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a tenure-track assistant professor in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with at least two complete years in rank at OU. This award may be bestowed upon an individual only once. A department may nominate no more than one person for any year.
Deadline
Oct. 15, 2025
Nomination Procedures
Submit electronic nominations (in pdf format) through the portal below. 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:
1. 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.
2. Letters of support from students and faculty members
3. Current curriculum vitae
4. Other supporting evidence, including a list of courses taught, teaching evaluations and other appropriate materials in support of the nomination.
Please ensure that all submitted materials are single-spaced, use at least 11-point Calibri or Times New Roman font, and have 1-inch margins.
Award Announcement
The award will be presented in the spring at the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Impact Celebration
The John H. and Jane M. Patten Teaching Award was established with a generous donation from John and Jane Patten. The recipient will receive a one-time award of $7,000 and will also have their name placed on a plaque for permanent display in the college office. The award is presented annually.
Criteria
The nominee must have made an outstanding contribution as a classroom instructor. 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. While classroom instruction is the primary focus of the award, research, publications and public service may also be considered in the selection process.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a full-time faculty member (Ranked, Ranked Renewable Term, Renewable Term or Temporary Instructor or Lecturer) in a traditional humanities unit in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences or a cultural anthropologist in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences
Deadline
Oct. 15, 2025
Nomination Procedures
Nominations, including self-nominations, may come from any faculty member and should be submitted electronically (in pdf format) through the portal below. The Dean or his/her designee will assemble a seven-member selection committee comprised of the Provost or designee; the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the OU Foundation or designee; the Dean of the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences or designee; the Chair of Faculty Senate or designee; one faculty member appointed by the Chair of Faculty Senate, who must be from a discipline other than that of the Chair; and two student representatives appointed by the President of the Student Government Association. The Provost or designee will serve as the chair of the committee.
The nomination packet should include:
1. 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.
2. Letters of support from students and faculty members
3. Current curriculum vitae
4. Other supporting evidence, including a list of courses taught, teaching evaluations and other appropriate materials in support of the nomination.
Please ensure that all submitted materials are single-spaced, use at least 11-point Calibri or Times New Roman font, and have 1-inch margins.
Award Announcement
The award will be presented in the spring at the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Impact Celebration
The Longmire Prize for Teaching in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences is supported by the William Jr. & Jane Longmire Academic Enrichment Fund. The recipient will receive a one-time award of $2,500 and will also have their name placed on a plaque for permanent display in the college office. The award is presented annually.
Criteria
The nominee should exhibit a scholarly and thoughtful approach to innovative teaching. 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.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a faculty member with at least two years of service in the Dodge Family 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.
Deadline
Oct. 15, 2025
Nomination Procedures
Submit electronic nominations (in pdf format) through the portal below. 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:
1. 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.
2. Letters of support from students and faculty members
3. Current curriculum vitae
4. Other supporting evidence, including a list of courses taught, teaching evaluations and other appropriate materials in support of the nomination.
Please ensure that all submitted materials are single-spaced, use at least 11-point Calibri or Times New Roman font, and have 1-inch margins.
Award Announcement
The award will be presented in the spring at the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Impact Celebration
The James and JoAnn Holden Faculty Award in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences was established through a generous donation from James and JoAnn Holden. The recipient will receive a one-time award of $5,000 as a salary supplement and will also have his/her name placed on a plaque for permanent display in Ellison Hall. The award is presented annually.
Criteria
The nominee should demonstrate excellence in teaching courses at the freshman or sophomore level. The nominee should also exhibit excellent leadership in research. Outstanding teaching should be demonstrated through student-teacher evaluations, chair recommendations, and additional information such as student and peer letters of support. Research excellence should be demonstrated by contributions to scholarship or creative activity that are viewed as influential within one or more fields, award recognition or other measures of excellence in scholarship.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a full-time faculty member at the rank of assistant professor or higher in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences.
Deadline
Oct. 15, 2025.
Nomination Procedures
Submit electronic nominations (in pdf format) through the portal below. Recipients will be selected by the Dean and a committee of his choosing.
The nomination packet should include:
1. 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.
2. Letters of support from students and faculty members
3. Current curriculum vitae
4. Other supporting evidence, including a list of courses taught, teaching evaluations and other appropriate materials in support of the nomination.
Please ensure that all submitted materials are single-spaced, use at least 11-point Calibri or Times New Roman font, and have 1-inch margins.
Award Announcement
The award will be presented in the spring at the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Impact Celebration
The Al and Jan Schwarzkopf Faculty Teaching Award in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences was established through a generous contribution from Janis B. Schwarzkopf, Mary S. Beer, and Albert B. Schwarzkopf IV to honor Al's contributions to MIS and OU for recruiting and retaining faculty members of the highest quality and reputation by providing supplemental salary support to associate professors at the University. Recipients should receive $5,000 per year over four consecutive years for faculty salary support.
Criteria
The nominee should demonstrate outstanding teaching and service with a lower emphasis on research. 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 service should be demonstrated through chair recommendations, university service, and service in their area of study.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a faculty member in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences or a cultural anthropologist at the rank of associate professor. A department may nominate no more than one person for any year.
Deadline
Oct.15, 2025
Nomination Procedures
Submit electronic nominations (in pdf format) through the portal below. 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:
1. 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.
2. Letters of support from students and faculty members
3. Current curriculum vitae
4. Other supporting evidence, including a list of courses taught, teaching evaluations and other appropriate materials in support of the nomination.
Please ensure that all submitted materials are single-spaced, use at least 11-point Calibri or Times New Roman font, and have 1-inch margins.
Award Announcement
The award will be presented in the spring at the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Impact Celebration.
Purpose
The Dean’s Staff Impact Award recognizes exemplary staff members within the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences (DFCAS) and honors their significant contributions to the college and the University of Oklahoma. This award celebrates staff whose work strengthens our academic mission and enhances the experience of faculty, students, and colleagues across the university.
Award
Up to $1,000 awards may be granted annually to selected exemplary staff members.
To qualify for the Dean’s Staff Impact Award, candidates must consistently provide outstanding service to their unit, the college, and the university. Recipients will embody the virtues of collegiality, initiative, service, and sustained effort, reflecting a commitment to excellence and contributions that extend beyond standard job responsibilities.
Nominees should demonstrate the following professional and personal characteristics:
· Exemplary job performance that supports and advances the missions of the college and university
· Mastery of university, college, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations
· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
· Collegiality and collaborative engagement with colleagues, students, and offices across campus
· A record of service that clearly exceeds baseline expectations
· Any current, full-time staff member employed within the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences is eligible.
· Current nominees or recipients of University Staff Awards remain eligible for this college-level recognition.
Any DFCAS faculty member, staff member, or student may submit a nomination.
Each nomination packet must include:
· Completed Dean’s Staff Impact Award Nomination Form
· A letter from the department chair addressing the nominee’s effectiveness and impact on departmental needs
· (For Academic Advisors) Letters from students describing the nominee’s impact and engagement
· All materials submitted electronically to: Darla Madden dmadden@ou.edu
Incomplete nomination packets will not be considered.
All nomination materials must be received by March 12, 2026
