Purpose
This award honors the legacy of two respected professors, Drs. Tom and Julie Lutz, whose scholarly, teaching, and professional work were extensions of their commitment to science education, public service, and lifelong learning. A popular undergraduate professor, Tom deftly communicated science principles to learners from other disciplines and his hands-on teaching style helped prospective elementary education teachers think about how they themselves would teach science. Julie held WSU’s first Boeing Distinguished professorship, developed numerous interdisciplinary science and math programs and college courses, and served the University in a variety of administrative roles, including department chair, associate dean, and associate provost.
Criteria
Documentation of sustained excellence in teaching, including mentoring individual students and providing guidance for student groups outside of the classroom; specific examples of pedagogical innovation or scholarship, meritorious classroom performance, and a range of teaching responsibilities.
Specific Eligibility
Faculty of any rank in the academic units of biological sciences, chemistry, environment, mathematics and statistics, or physics and astronomy.
Questions?
Contact the Office of the Dean at cas.awards@wsu.edu or 509-335-4581.
Required Materials
All nomination packets must include the following materials:
- Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae
- Date of first faculty appointment at WSU
- Nomination Letter (Limit of one page)
A broad description of why the nominee is deserving of the award. Cite specific examples of relevant accomplishments and meritorious teaching. Focus on the impact of the nominee’s work within the discipline, across the institution, and/or on students. Include internal and external recognition of note.