INSTITUTE FOR
TEACHING & LEARNING

Teaching Fellow Awards

The Advisory Board of the Institute for Teaching and Learning is soliciting nominations from senior faculty and academic administrators for the 2006-2007 University of Connecticut Teaching Fellows.

It is intended that up to four such Fellows will be honored and each awarded a stipend of $3,000. The funds are to be used at the recipients' discretion with the single restriction that they be used in support of their instructional programs. The Fellows will be named at a special dinner to be held on April 24, 2006 and presented with medallions during the 2006 undergraduate commencement activities. Teaching Fellows engage in a number of teaching and learning activities including participation in workshops developed by the Institute for Teaching and Learning, allowing teaching assistants to visit their classrooms, and serving as mentors for faculty in their discipline or cognate areas.

Nomination Information

The nomination form is available in pdf format or may be obtained from ITL by calling Edye at 860-486-2686.

The structured nomination form captures the essence of the faculty member’s scholarship with respect to teaching and is formed to allow the essentials of the nomination to be gathered in a minimum of space.

It is suggested that the nominator prepare a cover sheet outlining the case in broad terms while adding particulars in the format of the nomination form. Some of the sections ask for the candidate's details and it is expected that the candidate will provide those to the nominator.

Nominations (original and six copies) must be received by 4:00pm on March 3, 2006. Send nominations to:

Teaching Fellow Awards
Institute for Teaching and Learning
CUE Building, Room 333
U-2142

Spring 2006 (Dates to Note)

Year Book of Past ITL Teaching Fellows

Other Teaching/Faculty Awards

Alumni Awards
AAUP Awards

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Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards

The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards were established in 1999 to recognize pre-doctoral teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in the classroom or laboratory. Teaching assistants play a large role in the UConn undergraduate program and provide some of the best interactions in undergraduate students' academic life. These awards are one way in which the University of Connecticut expresses its acknowledgment to this very important component of the undergraduate education programs.

The value of each Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award will be $500.

Criteria

The criteria used to determine the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards should include evidence that the TA:

• Demonstrates effective instructional skills
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Provides practical feedback
• Contributes to the development of the instructional program

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Although there is no prescribed form to complete, nominations should provide evidence of the above. This may include but should not be limited to the following:

• Statement of teaching philosophy (specific more than abstract - 1 page maximum)
• Letters of reference and other commentary from students and faculty
• Indication of attendance at teaching workshops and programs
• Evidence of growth, development, and innovation in teaching and learning activities
• Evidence of concern for students in the creation of excellent learning materials and support activities
• Teaching ratings

Nomination Procedures

Nominations may be made by faculty or senior administrators only. Submit original and four copies of nomination and supporting documentation to:

"Outstanding TA Awards"
Institute for Teaching & Learning
CUE Building, Room 333
368 Fairfield Road, U-2142

Nominations must be received by 4:00 pm on March 3, 2006.

Awards will be presented at the Teaching Awards Recognition Dinner on April 24, 2006.