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University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research

 

Purpose of Award

This University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research has been established to recognize outstanding individual contributions to the development of undergraduates in research projects at Kansas State University.

Eligibility

The award, given to a faculty member at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, will be based upon the mentoring of an undergraduate researcher in the previous academic year and will encompass spring, summer, and fall semesters prior to the award semester.

Presentation of Award

The recipient will receive an inscribed plaque and an award of $2500.

Criteria for Nomination

Criteria include one or more of the following:

  1. Evidence of professional development (e.g.: peer reviewed publications, presentations, other professional activities)
  2. Evidence in support of students (e.g.: scholarship support, pre-professional activities, post-baccaluareate application)
  3. Evidence of mentoring activities (e.g.: engaging students with other undergraduates and faculty, and professional organizations)
  4. Evidence of successful and inclusive recruitment (e.g.: of other faculty into mentoring of undergraduate researchers, of diverse students including underrepresented groups)

Application/Nomination Form

Faculty who are eligible for this award may be nominated by KSU faculty, students, staff, or administrators. The deadline date for nominations for Spring 2009, will be February 27, 2009.