Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I include in my application?
- A two-page, double-spaced description of how you integrate pedagogy (including research) in your class and what you would do to improve teaching at the University of Florida.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae that highlights your education-related accomplishments, honors and awards.
- A letter of support from your chair (or Dean, if you are the Chair).
- A summary of your student evaluations for the past five years. It should be in tabular form and should include your department and college means.
- Include at least one example of your syllabi per academic year for the last five years.
- Are faculty on D.R.O.P. eligible?
- Faculty on D.R.O.P. must have at least three years left in their current academic position so they can complete their Academy Scholars' term of service.
- What does "senior associate faculty" mean?
- Senior associate faculty" refers to associate professors with a minimum of five years experience. Although non-tenured faculty are currently not eligible, this particular requirement may be re-evaluated for the 2010 nominees.
- Does the nominator have to provide additional materials with the nomination form (i.e., formal letter of nomination, etc.)?
- No, only the nomination form is required. Applicants are responsible for submission of all other required materials (see question #1).
- Are faculty on sabbatical eligible?
- Faculty are eligible if they will not be on sabbatical during their time of service (three years).
- Are educators who have focused their efforts on areas other than research eligible?
- Yes. For example, those with a substantial extension component are eligible.
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