Distinguished Faculty Service Award

The Distinguished Faculty Service Award was established in 2015 at the University of Minnesota Crookston to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to service. The purpose of this award is to promote and award U of M Crookston faculty's commitment to excellence in service.

 

How to nominate...

Eligibility
  1. Includes all full-time U of M Crookston faculty that have completed three or more years of service prior to nomination of the award.
  2. Nominations will be accepted from U of M Crookston students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
  3. Previous recipients are eligible after 5 years have passed from the last time the award was received.
  4. Files of unsuccessful nominees will remain active for two additional years for later consideration.
Nomination Procedure

Nominations should include the following information, which can be uploaded to the appropriate Moodle site.

  1. Letter of nomination (submitted by the nominator) summarizing the nominee’s qualifications as they relate to the Evaluation Criteria (see next section).
  2. Vitae with:
    • Departmental, collegiate, and university committee involvement
    • Advising assignments
    • Service commitments related to the nominee’s profession
    • Community service
    • Courses taught
    • Publication record
  3. A statement by the candidate in which they have an opportunity to describe their philosophy towards service and/or elaborate on some of their activities stated in their vitae.
  4. Letters of support (2 minimum, 4 maximum) from individuals representing groups or organizations who are benefiting from the nominee’s service. The letters should address pertinent items listed under Evaluation Criteria. NOTE:  Letters need to be solicited by an individual other than the nominee (e.g., nominator).
Evaluation Procedure and Dates

Review of all nominations and selection of the Distinguished Scholar Award recipient is the responsibility of the Faculty Awards Committee.

DateTask Due
Monday, December 9, 2024Names of the nominees are due
Friday, January 31, 2025Letters of nomination for nominees are due
Friday, March 7, 2025Nominees to have files completed and turned in
Monday, April 7, 2025Committee votes for nominees
Tuesday, April 8, 2025Faculty Assembly is notified of award recipients
Friday, April 11, 2025Award winners’ names are sent to Chris Winjum

Past Recipients...

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Past Recipients...

Award Recipients

2024

Award was not given...

2023

Sam Gruenberg

2022

Kristina Walker

2021

Timothy Dudley

2020

Katy Chapman

2019

Sharon Stewart

2018

Margot Rudstrom

2017

Barry Stephens

2016

Alvin Killough
 

Sam Gruenberg - 2023 Distinguished Faculty Service Award
Kristina Walker holding her Distinguished Teaching plaque near the Northern Lights Lounge 2nd floor
Timothy Dudley
Katy Chapman
Sharon Stewart
Margo Rudstrom
Barry Stephens
Alvin Killough