There are countless examples of exceptional teaching across the Faculty of Arts and Science. Teaching that is thoughtful, thought provoking, and responsive to the learner in the context of an everchanging educational environment. These Dean’s awards highlight some of the best examples of inclusive and evidence-based teaching practices in the Faculty over the past year.
Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentorship
The Faculty of Arts and Science Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentorship recognizes faculty members who, in the judgement of their graduate students, have made outstanding contributions to promoting graduate student excellence through teaching, supervision and mentorship at the graduate level. Deadline for nominations is May 31.
Dean's Teaching and Learning Excellence Award
Teaching and learning excellence refers to the high-impact activities or curriculum designs that enrich the student learning experience through evidence-based teaching strategies. This award is open to full or part time instructors who are tenure track Faculty Members, tenured Faculty Members, Continuing Adjuncts or Term Adjuncts. Deadline for applications is May 31.
Dean's Teaching and Learning Innovation Award
Innovation in teaching and learning is essential to the continuous improvement of academic experiences that engage students and provide high-impact learning. This award is open to full or part time instructors who are tenure track Faculty Members, tenured Faculty Members, Continuing Adjuncts or Term Adjuncts. Deadline for applications is May 31.
Dean's Teaching Fellow Award
Teaching and learning excellence or innovation has many dimensions such as teaching methods and course design, or a focus high-impact teaching practices such as experiential or inquiry-based learning. This award is open to full or part time instructors who are Teaching Fellows or Academic Assistants. Deadline for applications is May 31.