Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award

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Purpose

• To recognize a University of Montevallo professor’s dedication to the provision of a quality education and his/her impact upon students through the teaching-learning process. 

Criteria/Eligibility

•  The nominee must be a full-time faculty member at the University of Montevallo. 
• The nominee must spend the majority of his/her time in direct teaching activities at the University of Montevallo.
• The nominee must have shown excellence in service or loyalty to the University.
• Current elected UM National Alumni Association officers and directors are not eligible.

Nomination Process

• Nominations are accepted year round with a deadline of August 1 prior to the award presented on Founders’ Day.
• The Alumni Awards Nomination Form must be submitted electronically or in print form.
• One letter of endorsement, from someone other than the one making the nomination, is required (in addition to the nomination form).
• A current resume or curriculum vitae is required.
• Additional supporting documentation is encouraged.

• It is the responsibility of the nominator to ensure that nominations are complete including submission of the following:

  • nomination form with required information
  • one letter of endorsement
  • a current resume or a curriculum vitae
  • other supporting documentation, if desired.

•  Nominations remain on file for reconsideration for three years, including the initial year of nomination.     

   Award

• The award is presented during Founders’ Day activities in October.  The recipient is also honored at a dinner or other event preceding Founders’ Day.  The recipient is recognized with a plaque and a gift of $1,000.00 from the UM National Alumni Association.