Recognizing and Awarding Excellence
Accomplishment of Shaw University’s mission would be impossible to achieve without the hard work and dedication of its faculty and staff. It is for that reason that the administration at Shaw University annually recognizes the performance and achievements
of outstanding faculty and staff who have gone above the call of duty, taken initiative in moving the university forward, and shown a deep commitment to our vision of excellence. Each year, two faculty and one staff member will be the recipients of
the following awards:
- Excellence in Academic Research Award (faculty)
- Excellence in Academic Teaching Award (faculty)
- Excellence in Academic Service Award (staff)
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) invites nominations (including self-nominations) each spring for each of the awards. Each nominee is contacted by the center with guidelines for submission of a their portfolios. The CTL Advisory Committee will
review portfolios in April and vote on the three awards. Awardees are announced at the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation luncheon in May.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Three consecutive years of employment at Shaw University
- Full-Time Employee
Portfolios must include the following information:
For All Categories:
- Copy of CV/resume
- List of accomplishments that relate to the specified award
- At least one letter of recommendations from a peer
- At least one letter of recommendation from a student, alumna or alumnus
- At least one letter of recommendation from your current or former supervisor
Excellence in Academic Teaching portfolios must also include the following:
- A reflective statement describing personal teaching philosophy, strategies and professional objectives
- SIR II evaluations for the past 2 years
- Description of any innovative teaching strategies/pedagogies attempted this academic year
- List of current student advisees
- List of any professional presentations or publications related to teaching along with supporting documentation such copies of publications, flyers or conference programs
- Any awards received within 2 years for teaching excellence
Excellence in Academic Research portfolios must also include the following:
- One (1) page description of research undertaken at Shaw University this academic year
- Full names and majors of student researchers mentored this academic year
- List of any research presentations or publications along with supporting documentation such copies of publications, posters, books, or conference programs
- List of grants/awards submitted this academic year for research including name of granting agency, amount of grant, submission deadline and award notification date
- List of any current grants/awards received
Excellence in Support Service award portfolios must also include the following:
- One (1) page description of daily job responsibilities and duties
- List of services or assistance personally provided outside of your daily job duties
- Description of at least one innovative work strategy or idea personally attempted this academic year (within/outside of your unit)
- Evidences of appreciation within the past 2 years (e.g., thank you letters, emails of recognition or acknowledgements for exceptional completion of tasks)
- List of any professional development or skills training workshops or webinars attended this academic year
Additional portfolio requirements
will also be provided to nominees.