Distinguished Faculty Award
Purpose
Recognizes faculty who have made outstanding lifetime contributions in each of the multiple missions of the college and Washington State University: teaching; research, scholarly and/or creative activity; and institutional or professional service.
Criteria
Consistently outstanding research, scholarly, and/or creative accomplishments, excellence in teaching and mentoring of students and junior faculty, and exemplary institutional and/or professional service and leadership that has brought distinction to themselves, the college, and the institution.
Specific Eligibility
Tenured faculty who have achieved the rank of full professor.
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 lifetime accomplishments, publications, and recognition. Focus on the impact of the nominee’s work throughout their career, within the discipline, across the institution, in external communities, and/or on students as appropriate. Include internal and external recognition of note.