Nomination Process for the Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award
Purpose of the Award
The Big 12 Faculty Recognition Program is designed to recognize outstanding faculty at Big 12 institutions who have excelled in areas of innovation and research on their campus. These faculty members should represent and reflect all the best attributes that make a college campus a bastion for learning and growth. A byproduct of the award allows the conference to highlight the incredible work, diversity of research breakthroughs and educational opportunities afforded to students attending Big 12 institutions and help attract future students.
Award Information
The Faculty of the Year Award will be given annually to one outstanding faculty member per institution. Throughout the academic year, the Big 12 Conference will highlight nominees with Faculty of the Month spotlights on social media channels.
Eligibility
- To qualify for the award, an individual must be a full-time faculty member at a Big 12 institution.
- Taught at K-State for a minimum of two years.
- Tenured or on Tenure Track.
Internal Deadline for Nomination submissions
- Nominations are due by no later than 5pm on August 15, 2026 to the Provost via Microsoft Form.
- Each College may nominate 1 candidate for consideration (the College of Arts and Sciences may nominate up to 2 candidates – one from Arts and another from Sciences)
- The nomination should include a 1-page statement on why the faculty member should be recognized as the Big 12 Faculty of the Year.
If you have questions regarding the process, please reach out to provounivawards@k-state.edu.
Review Committee and Approval Process
A selection committee composed of University Outstanding Scholars and Big 12 Faculty Representative will review the applications and select one candidate to recommend to the Provost.
Final Deadline: K-States Nominations for their final candidate will be due September 15th of each calendar year.
Recipients of the Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award
| Name | Department |
Year |
|---|---|---|
| Traci Brimhall | English | 2024 |