Distinguished Teacher of the Year
Since 1969, the Distinguished Teacher of the Year has been awarded annually to one FAU faculty member on the basis of scholarship, research and publications, classroom teaching, academic counseling, and University and community service. The award winner is determined by students. The recipient receives a cash award and delivers the keynote address at Honors Convocation in the Spring and Freshman Convocation in the Fall. Nominations are made by students in January; each college's Student Advisory Committee selects the finalist from its college. One DTOY winner is then selected from among the nine finalists by the University Student Advisory Committee in spring, on the basis of his or her portfolio and in-person interview.
Contact: Andrew LaPlant, alaplant@fau.edu, phone 297-0884
Stan and Rene Wimberly Award/ Presidential Scholarships/ Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships
Deans are notified in early January, asking them for the names and portfolios of three student finalists, based on scholarship and service. Deadline for receiving nominations is late February. Committee of past DTOY award winners and one Phi Kappa Phi officer convenes in early March to select one Wimberly Award winner ($2500), one Presidential Scholar from each college, ($1,000 each) and one Phi Kappa Phi winner ($3000) Awards are given at the Honors Convocation in April.
Contact: Andrew LaPlant, alaplant@fau.edu, phone 297-0884
Teaching and Advising Awards
Deadline for submitting applications and nominations is early February. College recommendations are made by college-appointed screening committee made up of one faculty member from each department and at least two students. Finalists to Provost's office by early March.. University Faculty Senate Honors and Awards Committee makes final selections by late March. 8 teaching and 3 advising awards given for "enhancing undergraduate instruction and advising." $2,000 stipend each. Awarded at the Honors Convocation ceremony in April.
Contact: Erma Bennett, ebenne12@fau.edu, phone 297-3068
Other University Awards
