Nominations for the 2022 Excellence in Online Teaching Award are now being accepted. This award recognizes NIU faculty and instructors whose performance exemplifies a commitment to excellence in online teaching, course development and student engagement.

All who teach online or hybrid courses (tenured and tenure-track faculty members, instructors and teaching staff) are eligible. There is no limit to the number of nominees from any department/program or college. Self-nominations are allowed and encouraged.

Award recipients will receive a plaque and a $2,000 one-time stipend.

Deadline for nominations is Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Read more about the criteria, eligibility and nomination process and submit a nomination.