Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are part-time staff eligible for an award?

A: No, only full-time staff may be nominated.

Q: Can I look at past winning nomination submissions to see what criteria and materials the Selection Committee was looking for?

A: Yes. The Dean’s Office has a file on each past recipient that you may review in their office. Please notify the Dean's office first.

Q: Do I need to get new letters of support for a person nominated previously?

A: If you elect to resubmit a letter written for a previous submission, you should explain your reason for doing so in your letter of nomination. Make sure the letter’s content is still accurate and fully reflects the case.

Q: How many pages can my submission be?

A: Please refer to your specific award’s instructions. Page count varies.

Q: Can/should more than one person nominate a candidate?

A: Yes, but it is not necessary. While the selection committees don’t consider this in their criteria, having more than one person assist with the preparation of the document might make it stronger.

Q: How many sets of nomoination materials should I submit?

A: Please refer to your specific award's instructions. The number of sets to submit varies depending on how many facullty serve on that selection committee.