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The Great Professor Award honors a faculty member who has contributed significantly to the education of University Honors students at NIU. The awardee is recognized at Honors Day on April 23rd and will receive $500. In addition, the awardee will prepare and give a talk to Honors students later this spring or early in the fall. Nominate a deserving colleague by February 24, 2023 (4:30pm). Self-nominations are also accepted.
The nomination packet should include the following: (1) nomination letter that outlines the contribution and impact of the nominee in University Honors education at NIU; (2) an abbreviated CV (3 page maximum) that focuses on teaching and engagement activities, especially as these pertain to the University Honors Program.
The award recipient will be someone who has made sustained contributions to the enhancement of Honors education through activities such as teaching, advising, directing research or artistry, or service. Specific examples may include:
- Developing departmental, college, or University Honors curricula
- Selection as Honors Faculty Fellow
- Teaching Honors courses (seminars, stand-alone, mini-section, and/or in-course contract)
- Engaging in Honors capstone advising
- Advising/Mentoring Honors students (career development, special co-curricular opportunities, study abroad)
- Supporting the Honors House living-learning community
- Engaging in Honors-focused research or artistry
- Offering special programming to Honors students
Send completed nomination packets to Andrea Radasanu (aradasanu@niu.edu) by February 24 (4:30p.m.). The University Honors Committee evaluates the submissions and chooses a recipient. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
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