Gateway to College Learning Outstanding Instructor

The Gateway to College Learning Award for Outstanding Teaching was established by the Office of Freshman Programs in University College in the fall of 1997 as an annual award presented to the Gateway instructor who best fulfills the award criteria.

The recipient is given a one-time award of $500 and honored at the Faculty Tribute Ceremony in the spring. In addition, a plaque in University College displays the recipient's name and year of award.

The Gateway to College Learning Outstanding Instructor Award may be presented annually to an exceptional Gateway instructor. The award is based on student evaluations, departmental evaluations, unique teaching perspective, and challenging first-year subject matter. An instructor is eligible for the award only after teaching that particular seminar for at least two semesters, and the recipient of the award may not be considered again for three years.

The award is hosted by the Office of Freshman Programs. Nominations are solicited by University College. 

Recommendations

Student evaluation results are used to determine the 5 or 6 most outstanding instructors for consideration of the award.

Supporting Documentation 

Further considerations for the selection committee include classroom observation, comments from Freshman Programs Directors, TA written comments/nominations, student written evaluations, and any other pertinent data/information as identified by the University College Deans and/or Director of Freshman Programs.

The Dean of the University College assembles a selection committee to review the recommendations for the award. This committee makes the final award recipient determination.

For questions about this award, please contact Lillian Miller in University College.