Purpose
This award honors PVAMU faculty members for excellence in the expansion of global teaching, research and/or service. The accomplishments and contributions of those selected are highly meritorious and worthy of recognition. The Global Engagement Faculty Award is primarily based on the accomplishments of the nominee during the current and/or previous academic year.
Eligibility
A nominee for the Global Faculty Award shall be a full-time member of the faculty who holds an appointment at PVAMU for a period not less than two consecutive years. Past awardees are not eligible for nomination for 5 years. Nominees must have a record of distinguished teaching, research and/or service in promoting globalization. The nominee should demonstrate excellence in areas such as:
- Establishing or enhancing strategic global partnerships
- Establishing or engaging in multicultural campus and community activities
- Research in the global arena through grants or agencies
- Student learning through foreign language immersion programs
- Student learning through study or experience abroad activities
- Curricular or co-curricular development related to study or experience abroad
- Service to other countries, international agencies or groups
- Recruitment, exceptional support, or mentoring to international students
Award Amount
Amount will be announced yearly. The award is taxable.
Nomination and Selection Process
A call for nomination is issued through Campus Announcements. Nominations are open to all members of the PV community.
Review Process
The provost or his/her designee shall appoint a review committee. The committee will include representation from the deans, faculty, and International Programs. Previous awardees, if available, will be included on the committee.
The committee will review nominations and may interview candidates and request additional documentation supporting the achievements (i.e. curricular changes, sample assignments, grants and proposals, partnerships, etc.). From those nominations, the committee will select up to three finalists and make its recommendation to the provost by March 1.
Supporting Documentation
Nominations should include:
- A letter of nomination
- A summary of the nominee’s most outstanding achievements in the area of teaching
- A current curriculum vita
Recommendation letters from students are encouraged. The application packet should adequately address the evaluation criteria listed under Eligibility.
Final Selection
The provost, from the list of three finalists presented by the committee, will select the Award winner. The announcement and recognition of the individual(s) selected will be made during the Faculty Awards Ceremony in spring.
For questions, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at (936) 261-2175.