Faculty Awards Programs

Named Professorships

Named Professorships are a means of recognizing and honoring outstanding faculty in the colleges and schools of Florida State University. Such faculty are expected to exemplify standards of excellence in the performance of teaching, research and service within a specific discipline/profession. The professorship carries with it a $5000 base salary increase. Contact the Office of the Dean of the Faculties for additional information.

University Teaching Awards

The University Teaching Awards program recognizes faculty for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Recipients must be outstanding in the many aspects of teaching which contribute to successful teaching and learning. This is a student-oriented award with nominations submitted by students and alumni. Each recipient receives a $2000 award. Contact the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for additional information.

University Undergraduate Advising Awards

Recipients of University Undergraduate Advising Awards have been nominated by students who have been beneficiaries of their services. These individuals dedicate their time to insuring that students receive the best possible advice related to their courses and their career choices. The recipient receives a $2000 award. Contact the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for additional information.

Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor

The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor award is the highest honor faculty can bestow on a colleague. To be eligible for this award, the faculty member must be a tenured professor, have been at the University for at least ten years, and have achieved true distinction nationally and/or internationally in his discipline or profession. Although scholarly distinction is the primary qualification, emphasis is placed on the evidence of quality teaching including the directing of graduate research, and service to the University and academic community. Contact the Office of the President for additional information.

Developing Scholar Awards

The Developing Scholar Awards program is given to junior faculty to support their initial research. The recipients receive a one-time award of $10,000. Contact the Office of the Vice President for Research for additional information.

Distinguished Research Professor

The Distinguished Research Professor Award acknowledges outstanding research and creative activity with a one-time stipend of $6000 and the distinction of using the title, Distinguished Research Professor while at Florida State University. Contact the Office of the Vice President for Research for additional information.

Honors Thesis Mentor Award

The Honors Thesis Mentor Award recognizes a faculty member who has been outstanding in his service to the students in the Honors Program. Contact the University Honors Program office for additional information.

Graduate Faculty Mentor Awards

The Graduate Faculty Mentor Awards recognize faculty members who have been outstanding in their service to graduate students. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for additional information.

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	Faculty Awards Programs Faculty Award Winner's Lists Teaching and Advising Awards Information Helpful Links			Faculty Awards Programs Named Professorships Named Professorships are a means of recognizing and honoring outstanding faculty in the colleges and schools of Florida State University. Such faculty are expected to exemplify standards of excellence in the performance of teaching, research and service within a specific discipline/profession. The professorship carries with it a $5000 base salary increase. Contact the Office of the Dean of the Faculties for additional information. University Teaching Awards The University Teaching Awards program recognizes faculty for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Recipients must be outstanding in the many aspects of teaching which contribute to successful teaching and learning. This is a student-oriented award with nominations submitted by students and alumni. Each recipient receives a $2000 award. Contact the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for additional information. University Undergraduate Advising Awards Recipients of University Undergraduate Advising Awards have been nominated by students who have been beneficiaries of their services. These individuals dedicate their time to insuring that students receive the best possible advice related to their courses and their career choices. The recipient receives a $2000 award. Contact the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for additional information. Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor award is the highest honor faculty can bestow on a colleague. To be eligible for this award, the faculty member must be a tenured professor, have been at the University for at least ten years, and have achieved true distinction nationally and/or internationally in his discipline or profession. Although scholarly distinction is the primary qualification, emphasis is placed on the evidence of quality teaching including the directing of graduate research, and service to the University and academic community. Contact the Office of the President for additional information. Developing Scholar Awards The Developing Scholar Awards program is given to junior faculty to support their initial research. The recipients receive a one-time award of $10,000. Contact the Office of the Vice President for Research for additional information. Distinguished Research Professor The Distinguished Research Professor Award acknowledges outstanding research and creative activity with a one-time stipend of $6000 and the distinction of using the title, Distinguished Research Professor while at Florida State University. Contact the Office of the Vice President for Research for additional information. Honors Thesis Mentor Award The Honors Thesis Mentor Award recognizes a faculty member who has been outstanding in his service to the students in the Honors Program. Contact the University Honors Program office for additional information. Graduate Faculty Mentor Awards The Graduate Faculty Mentor Awards recognize faculty members who have been outstanding in their service to graduate students. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for additional information.