• Instructional Effectiveness and Support of Students: Innovative teaching strategies, alternative assessment methods, curriculum development, creating a learning environment for all students, accessible to students in and out of the classroom, etc. (This area is given the most weight with 25 maximum points.)

• Professional Involvement and Professional Development/Renewal Activities: Active participation in professional organizations, speeches, articles, conferences, etc, (This is given a maximum of 15 points.)

• Interaction with Colleagues: Sharing and discussing ideas with other colleagues, etc. (This is given a maximum of 5 points.)

• Service to Department/Division/College: Active contributor to college community, department, division, college, other. (This is given a maximum of 5 points.)

(Note that the point scheme is to be used as an aid when judging the criteria for our selection from the nominees.)

Nominees must be GMATYC members whose primary assigned duties must be delivering instruction in an associate degree-granting program. Nominees must have a minimum of 5 years of full time teaching experience. Individuals can be selected for the award only once.

A competed nomination packet consists of four (4) copies of each of the following items:


• A nomination form

• A cover letter from the nominator (not to exceed 3 pages in at least a 12-point font),

• A resume or vita of the nominee, (not to exceed 3 pages in at least a 12-point font),

• A page letters of recommendation from each of the following: a student, a colleague, and a supervisor (each not to exceed 1 page in at least a 12-point font),

• A summary of the candidate's most recent student evaluations (not to exceed 2 pages in at least 12-point font).

In fairness to all candidates, our policy dictates that any other additional information will not be considered.

Members who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. Nominations must be received by November 30, 2009. If you have questions, contact Dr. Jessica Craig (email: Jessica.Craig@gpc.edu).