Eligibility for Teaching and Advising Awards

To qualify for a University Teaching Award, the nominee must (1) hold a permanent, full-time faculty appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor, or a position of assistant/associate in, research associate, or other position with a full-time teaching assignment; (2) have completed at least two full years of teaching at Florida State University; (3) have taught at least two courses in the year of the award (including summer term); and (4) have not received a university-wide teaching award during the last five years.

Nominations accepted from past and present students only.

To qualify for the University Distinguished Teacher Award, the nominee must have received a University Teaching Award at least five years prior to the current academic year. If a nominee has received more than one teaching award, the five-year period starts with the date of the first award, that is, the nominee is eligible even if a second award was received during the last five years. The above requirements (University Teaching Award) related to rank and appointment status also apply to this award. If nominee has received Distinguished Teacher Award before, they have to start the process over again—i.e., they are only eligible for a Teaching Award after five years from winning an award.

Nominations accepted from entire University community, including alumni.

To qualify for the University Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, the nominee must (1) be a full-time A&P position advisor or hold a permanent, full-time faculty appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor; except that persons holding positions of assistant in, associate in, research associate, and similar positions who have a full-time classroom teaching assignment may also qualify; (2) have served as advisor to undergraduate students at Florida State University for at least one full year; (3) have substantial involvement in and commitment to the advising of undergraduate students; and (4) have not previously received a university award for undergraduate advising during the last five (5) years.

Nominations accepted from past and present students only.

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	Faculty Awards Programs Faculty Award Winner's Lists Teaching and Advising Awards Information Helpful Links			Eligibility for Teaching and Advising Awards To qualify for a University Teaching Award, the nominee must (1) hold a permanent, full-time faculty appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor, or a position of assistant/associate in, research associate, or other position with a full-time teaching assignment; (2) have completed at least two full years of teaching at Florida State University; (3) have taught at least two courses in the year of the award (including summer term); and (4) have not received a university-wide teaching award during the last five years. Nominations accepted from past and present students only. To qualify for the University Distinguished Teacher Award, the nominee must have received a University Teaching Award at least five years prior to the current academic year. If a nominee has received more than one teaching award, the five-year period starts with the date of the first award, that is, the nominee is eligible even if a second award was received during the last five years. The above requirements (University Teaching Award) related to rank and appointment status also apply to this award. If nominee has received Distinguished Teacher Award before, they have to start the process over again—i.e., they are only eligible for a Teaching Award after five years from winning an award. Nominations accepted from entire University community, including alumni. To qualify for the University Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, the nominee must (1) be a full-time A&P position advisor or hold a permanent, full-time faculty appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor; except that persons holding positions of assistant in, associate in, research associate, and similar positions who have a full-time classroom teaching assignment may also qualify; (2) have served as advisor to undergraduate students at Florida State University for at least one full year; (3) have substantial involvement in and commitment to the advising of undergraduate students; and (4) have not previously received a university award for undergraduate advising during the last five (5) years. Nominations accepted from past and present students only.