The email sent out on Monday requesting Letters of Support for Faculty Awards inadvertently omitted a few nominees names. Please see the updated lists of nominees below. We apologize for this error.


The Faculty Development & Welfare Committee would like to recognize the following nominees for the Faculty Awards of Excellence, and request letters of support from the NLU community for the nominees. Letters of support can be sent to <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and must be received by Friday, May 13, 2016 for consideration.

Teaching Excellence Award:

  *   Edna Bazik
  *   Bonnie Flynn
  *   Elizabeth Grace
  *   Jeffrey Heilbrunn
  *   Danny McGuire
  *   Craig Mealman
  *   Phillip Moulden
  *   Ursula Pawlowski
  *   Richard Schak
  *   Sara K. Schneider
  *   Debra Widlock
  *   Tara Wilburn

Excellence in Service and Engagement:

  *   Sherri Bressman
  *   Christopher Clemmer
  *   Jeffrey Heilbrunn
  *   Virginia Jagla
  *   Roy Kaelin
  *   Janet Lorch
  *   Danny McGuire
  *   Stephen Thompson

Research, Scholarship, and Inquiry Award:

  *   Craig Cunningham
  *   Peter Fisher
  *   Carol Gutekanst
  *   Michael P. Hulbert
  *   Kristin Lems

The following criteria will used to evaluate each nominee. The award criteria are aligned with NLU’s Promotion and Tenure policy. The successful nominee will be one who meets the majority of the criteria in the respective award category.

Excellence in Teaching Award
Teaching is sharing knowledge with, eliciting insight of, and promoting informed action by learners. National Louis University recognizes faculty that exemplify devotion to the teaching profession.
Criteria for the Excellence in Teaching Award

  *   Demonstration over time of a sustained commitment to quality instruction that promotes student engagement in the field of study.
  *   Evidence of employing creative, diverse, and innovative teaching strategies and instructional methods that enhance student learning.
  *   Development of new curricula, programs, or courses that provide students an unparalleled classroom experience and enhance the course offerings of National Louis University.
  *   Demonstrating a significant commitment to students by providing advising and mentoring that supports student success.

Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Inquiry Award
Research is the process of asking a question of importance, systematically obtaining an answer to this question, and sharing the results of this process in an appropriate public forum. National Louis University embraces an expanded definition of scholarship that appropriately reflects the University’s active engagement with the broader society.
Criteria for the Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Inquiry Award

  *   Demonstration over time of a commitment to a research agenda that enhances understanding within a field of study.
  *   Scholarship has a demonstrable disciplinary impact that is highly recognizable within and beyond National Louis University.
  *   Evidence of engagement with community partners to enhance understanding and to find innovative solutions to problems.
  *   Publications or presentations that substantially advance knowledge within a field.
  *   Recognition by professional organizations or associations for outstanding scholarship.
  *   Securing competitive grants or contracts to fund research.

Excellence in Service and Engagement
Service is sharing expertise with others and facilitating collaborative efforts to solve problems. National Louis University’s partnership goals include a commitment to bringing together communities of practice and advocacy around important educational and societal issues.
Criteria for the Excellence in Service and Engagement Award

  *   Demonstration over time of a record of service excellence within and beyond National Louis University.
  *   Demonstration of substantial contribution in a leadership role toward process and content issues to help service groups work toward accomplishment of goals.
  *   Engaging with community partners to creatively solve problems and work toward solutions.
  *   Providing a service to the community or profession that distinguishes National Louis University at the forefront of innovative education.

The winning faculty will be announced at the 2016 Fall Connection. Please submit letters of support and questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you,

Amy LeFager
FDWC Co-Chair