IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL FULL-TIME FACULTY

FROM THE

MISSION COLLEGE ACADEMIC SENATE

The Mission College Academic Senate is seeking nominations for the Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology Award to be presented at the 14th Annual International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, April 1-5, 2003, in Jacksonville, Florida.

The nominee must be a full-time member of the teaching faculty who has contributed in highly creative ways to the learning process through uses of innovative learning strategies, technology or other means, and has been identified through an institution-wide search. The nominee must attend the conference and deliver a paper or poster session at the conference concerning his/her work. Expenses will be covered.

Each candidate must submit the following to the MC Academic Senate via e-mail at the above address by Noon, Thursday, November 14, 2002:

1. a biographical sketch (maximum of 65 words), and

2. a summary of contributions describing the creative contributions of the candidate which led to this nomination, including field, courses, and the effects on student learning (maximum of 65 words).

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The Mission College Academic Senate has the option of also submitting the candidate selected for the above award for the Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology. The Boyer award recognizes exceptional faculty achievements in enhancing the learning process, and it will also be presented at the Florida conference. The recipient will be presented with an award of $5,000 funded by WebCT.

If a candidate is to be forwarded for this award by the Senate, additional paperwork will be required. The candidate must submit a resume along with a narrative (not to exceed five double-spaced pages) to the Senate addressing the following topics: (PLEASE NOTE: Do not submit this paperwork until notified by the Academic Senate.)

a) Method of Selection by the Sponsoring Institution (This portion will be completed by the Academic Senate)

b) Direct Effects on Learning

c) Direct Effects on Motivation

d) Direct Effects on Creativity

e) Spread of Effect

For additional information, see the web site www.teachlearn.org or contact the MC Academic Senate Office (Ext. 5413).