International Educator Award
University Award for Advancing the International Mission of Kansas State University
Purpose: This award was established by the Provost to recognize an individual who has contributed to advancing international education at Kansas State University.
Award: One person is announced each fall during International Education Week and recognized at the all University awards the following spring. The recipient receives a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium.
Criteria: Faculty, staff, administrators, or other members of the K-State community may be honored for major contributions and sustained commitment to advancing international education at K-State. Major contributions may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following criteria:
- Developing innovative programs to advance international education within a unit or the university;
- Recruiting students, faculty, and staff from outside the United States;
- Mentoring international students, faculty, and staff;
- Developing and implementing learning activities that prepare U.S. students for a diverse and global society;
- Integrating international education into the curriculum;
- Providing opportunities for professional development and international experiences for faculty and staff;
- Developing activities that support partnerships with international institutions, visiting scholars, and guest lecturers from universities abroad;
- Contributing to scholarship in an international context
Nomination / Application Process: Anyone may nominate a person to be recognized. Nominations are accepted from August 1st through September 30th each year and must be submitted electronically to the Office of International Programs oip@ksu.edu. Nominations will remain active for a total period of two consecutive years. At the time of the nomination, the nominator may update the application, ask for the nomination to remain active with no update, or withdraw the application. The updated nomination may include a new letter of nomination to replace the old one or a new/updated curriculum vitae.
Requirements of Nomination:
- Cover letter describing in detail why the nominee is deserving of the award (no more than three pages maximum for cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae of the nominee
- Two additional letters of support from individuals connected to the university who can attest to the nominee's contributions (no more than three pages maximum for each letter of support)
Selection Committee: The selection committee will consist of past International Educator awardees, and staffed by Office of International Programs personnel.
For more information: Contact the Office of International Programs by e-mail oip@k-state.edu.
The recipient of the award will be announced in November and recognized at the all University Awards Ceremony the following spring.
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Awardees
| John Leslie |
University Distinguished Professor Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture |
2025 Awardee |
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| Raghavendra Amachawadi |
Associate Professor Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine |
2024 Awardee |
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| Mona Menking |
Director Office of Global Education Outreach, College of Education |
2023 Awardee |
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