Faculty Recognition Awards
All of the nominations for faculty awards administered by Rackham are submitted directly through our website. This may require some changes in the way nominators put together the dossiers. Please read through this site before you begin the nomination process.
These awards are intended for faculty in the earlier phase of their careers who have demonstrated substantive contributions to the University through significant achievements in scholarly research and/or creative endeavors; excellence as a teacher, advisor and mentor; and distinguished participation in the service activities of the University. Eligible candidates include full professors with no more than four years at that rank, associate professors, and assistant professors.
- General Information
- Guidelines for the Preparation of Nominations
- Recipients of Faculty Recognition Awards
General Information
Eligibility
Faculty with the rank of full professor with no more than four years at that rank, associate professors, and assistant professors may be nominated for these awards. Departments and programs are encouraged to nominate women, minorities and members of other groups historically underrepresented in their disciplines.
Selection Criteria
Successful nominees are those who demonstrate substantive contributions to the University through significant achievements in scholarly research and/or creative work, excellence as a teacher, advisor and mentor, and distinguished participation in service activities of the University.
Number of Awards
Each year up to 5 awards of $1,000 each will be made.
Source of Nominations
Nominations may originate from department/program heads, individual faculty members and students. As a rule, no more than two nominations may be submitted by a given department or unit within a school or college. All nominations should be coordinated through the appropriate dean’s, departmental or program office.
Selection Process
Nominations are reviewed by a selection committee composed of distinguished faculty from a range of schools and colleges. Awardees are selected by the Dean of the Graduate School, based upon the recommendations of this committee. Awards will be announced in April 2012, and the award will be presented at a formal ceremony in early October 2012.
Deadline and Submission
The nomination deadline for 2012 Faculty Recognition Awards is February 20, 2012, 12PM\noon EST.
For more information contact:
Pat McCune, Ph.D.
Senior Project Manager
915 East Washington Street
1130 Rackham
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1070
Telephone: 936-1647
E-mail: faculty-awards@umich.edu
Guidelines for the Preparation of Nominations
The complete instructions for submitting a nomination for this award, and the FAQ for the general process of submitting nominations online, are available here as well as on the separate nomination website.
Listed below are the eight items that must be included in the dossier before the nomination can be submitted. You will be asked to either enter text into text boxes or online forms, or upload documents in Adobe PDF format.
Before you begin, please read the section about requesting and submitting letters of support below. These letters should not be sent to you but rather submitted directly by the letter writer electronically through a separate website.
A nomination dossier can be set up by a U-M faculty or staff member. Up to six others may be given access to the site by the person who opens the dossier on the website. After a nomination dossier is started the nominator(s) and assistant(s) may login to the faculty awards nomination system as many times as needed in order to complete the nomination.
Contact Information Form
Provide in the online form all the contact information requested for both the nominee and the nominator—not the administrative contact.
Letter of Nomination
You may submit your nomination letter by uploading the document in Adobe PDF format. Or, if you would prefer to use the text box, we recommend that you write your statement in a non-web format (such as a word processing or text editor program), save a copy for your personal records, and then copy and paste the final document into the space provided.
The nomination letter may be no longer than five pages (3,400 words) in length.
The letter of nomination should be prepared by the nominee’s department/program chair or designate, or by a senior member of the faculty who knows the nominee’s work well. If the nomination is being submitted by a department or program other than the one in which the nominee has his/her major appointment, the head of that department should also sign the letter.
Remember that the committee members represent a range of disciplines and may not be familiar with your nominee’s field. Committee members often find the following information helpful as they try to evaluate nominees from very different disciplines.
- A brief description of the nominee’s significant scholarly and/or creative achievements, including an assessment of scholarly ability and professional reputation as it compares with those of peers here and elsewhere.
- An evaluation of the nominee’s contributions as a teacher, advisor, and mentor. Please feel free to include comments on:
- Development of new courses or revitalization of existing ones.
- Significance of the nominee’s course offerings to the discipline.
- Strength of the nominee’s advising and mentoring skills.
- Awards and honors received in recognition of teaching, advising and mentoring.
- A description of the nominee’s service contributions. This may include committee assignments, counseling duties, formal and informal advisory roles, or other relevant activities that reflect the quality and extent of the nominee’s service.
Letters of Support
Note: Do not have the letters of support sent to you. These letters must be submitted by the writers directly to the nomination dossier through a separate website. Writers will be asked to either enter text into an online form, or upload documents in Adobe PDF format.
When you contact the letter writer with your request, direct him/her to https://secure.rackham.umich.edu/Faculty/support/ and provide the writer with the UMID of the nominee and name of the award. On this website the writers will find straightforward directions for submitting the letter of support for your nominee.
Once the letters have been sent into the website you will be able to read them in the nomination dossier and then select which letters you actually want to include when you submit the nomination. Only the letters you have selected will be seen by the review committee.
Nominations should include up to six letters in support of the nominee. (Additional letters will not be considered.) These letters may come from faculty members within the nominee’s department or program or from elsewhere in the University; from faculty at other institutions in the U.S. or abroad; and from former students of the nominee.
Each letter of support may be no longer than five pages (3,400 words) in length.
Complete and Current Curriculum Vitae
Include the nominee’s c.v. by uploading the most recent version in Adobe PDF format. (Note: while information about courses taught and dissertation service may be in the c.v., providing that same information by completing the forms below is necessary because it facilitates the review process.)
Courses Form
Complete the online form by providing in the text boxes the following information for all courses, undergraduate and graduate, taught during the past eight terms: course number, course name, approximate number of students enrolled, term and year taught.
If your school/college represents course information in another format you will be able to describe this in a separate text box.
Doctoral Committee Service Form
Complete the online form by providing in the text box the following information for all doctoral committee service in the past five years: name of student, student’s department/program, year the degree was conferred or is expected, role served by the nominee, and placement information for the student, if available.
Teaching Evaluations
Please indicate the courses for which you would like us to request your nominee’s evaluation reports from The Office of Evaluations and Examinations. That office will send the summary reports on student evaluations directly to us in a digital file. This file will then be uploaded to the dossier.
If your school/college uses another mode of evaluation please contact us to determine how your nominee’s evaluations can be submitted.
Recipients of Faculty Recognition Awards
Distinguished Service Awards for Instructors, Assistant Professors and Junior Associate Professors were presented beginning in 1959. In 1978 the name was changed to Faculty Recognition Awards.
2012
- Pamela Brandwein, Political Science
- Stephen DesJardins, Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education
- Wei Lu, Mechanical Engineering
- Jeffrey Martens, Pharmacology
- Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy, Biophysics and Chemistry
2011
- Brian Jacob, Public Policy, Education, Economics
- Ursula Jakob, Molecular and Cellular Developmental Biology, Biological Chemistry
- Mahta Moghaddam, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Mark Newman, Physics
- Johanna Prins, English Language and Literature, Comparative Literature
2010
- Gregg Crane, English Language & Literature
- Gary Huffnagle, Microbiology & Immunology
- Jerome Lynch, Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Ivette Perfecto, Natural Resources and the Environment
- Albert Shih, Mechanical Engineering
2009
- Anne Curzan, English Language and Literature
- Lori Isom, Pharmacology
- Webb Keane, Anthropology
- Peter van Keken, Geological Sciences
- Thomas Zurbuchen, Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Science; Aerospace Engineering
2008
- Theodore Goodson, Chemistry
- Marios Papaefthymiou, ECCS
- Michael Solomon, Chemical Engineering
- Nancy Songer, School of Education
- Anna Stefanopoulou, Mechanical Engineering
2006-07
- Jeffrey Fessler, EECS
- Sharon Glotzer, Chemical Engineering
- Scott Page, Poli Sci, Econ
- Michele Swanson, Microbiology and Immunology
- Brenda Volling, Psych
2005-06
- Peter Davies, English Language and Literature
- Sheriff El-Tawil, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Vincent Hutchings, Political Science
- Peggy McCracken, French and Women’s Studies
- Christopher Monroe, Physics
2004-05
- Stephen Maren, Psychology
- Kamal Sarabandiv, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Ann Marie Sastry, Mechanical Engineering
- George Steinmetz, Sociology
- Joel Swanson, Microbiology and Immunology
2003-04
- Kun-Liang Guan, Biological Chemistry/Medical School
- Theodore B. Norris, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Mercedes Pascual, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Theresa Tinkle, English Language and Literature
2002-03
- David J. Mooney, Dentistry
- Patricia Reuter-Lorenz, Psychology
- Michael Schoenfeldt, English Language and Literature
- Karen E. Smith, Mathematics
- Michael Wellman, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
2001-02
- Julia Adams, Sociology
- Fred Adams, Physics
- Photios Ioannou, Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Joseph Metzger, Physiology
- Ronald Woodard, Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmacy
2000-01
- Carol Fierke, Chemistry
- Sandra Gunning, American Culture
- Benjamin Margolis, Biological Chemistry
- Khalil Najafi, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Patricia Yaeger, English Language & Literature
1999-2000
- Frieda Ekotto, Romance Languages & Literatures
- Robert Fuller, Biological Chemistry
- Michael Imperiale, Microbiology & Immunology
- Jennifer Robertson, Anthropology
- Valerie Traub, English Language & Literature
1998-99
- David Burke, Human Genetics
- Kathleen Canning, History
- Charles Doering, Mathematics
- George Kling, Biology
- William Pearson, Chemistry
1997-98
- Philip Andrews, Biological Chemistry
- Jill Becker, Psychology
- Nancy Burns, Political Science
- Stephen Sumida, English Language & Literature
1996-97
- Mary L. Brake, Nuclear Engineering
- Simon Gikandi, English Language & Literature
- Colleen Seifert, Psychology
- Dennis Thiele, Biological Chemistry
- David R. Williams, Sociology
41995-96
- Sally A. Camper, Human Genetics
- Timothy E. Chupp, Physics
- Glenn W. DeYoung, Jr., Dance (Music)
- Linda Gregerson, English Language & Literature
- Jennifer Linderman, Chemical Engineering
1994-95
- Christin Carter-Su, Physiology
- Jeffrey Chamberlain, Human Genetics
- Santiago Colas, Romance Languages & Literatures
- Lincoln Faller, English Language & Literature
- James Penner-Hahn, Chemistry
1993-94
- Nicholas B. Dirks, History
- David R. Engelke, Biological Chemistry
- June Howard, English/American Culture
- Linda P. B. Katehi, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Kathryn Tosney, Biology
1992-93
- Anita Norich, English Language & Literature
- Vincent L. Pecoraro, Chemistry
- Noel Perkins, Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics
- Michael D. Uhler, Biological Chemistry
1991-92
- Richard Campbell, Communication
- Anne Herrmann, English Language & Literature
- Earl Lewis, History
- David M. Lubman, Chemistry
- Michael Marletta, Medicinal Chemistry
- Marilynn M. Rosenthal, Sociology (Dearborn)
1990-91
- Jane Burbank, History
- Julie Ellison, English Language & Literature
- Robert Krasny, Mathematics
- David S. Potter, Classical Studies
- Peter Sparling, Dance (Music)
1989-90
- Enoch Brater, English Language & Literature
- Carol F. Karlsen, History
- Marion Tuttle Marzolf, Communication
- Mark E. Meyerhoff, Chemistry
- Kim Scheppele, Political Science
1988-89
- David P. Ballou, Biological Chemistry
- Mary Corcoran, Political Science
- Nicholas Delbanco, English Language & Literature
- Victor Lieberman, History
- Rebecca J. Scott, History
1987-88
- Walter Allen, Sociology
- Terrence McDonald, History
- Margaret Root, History of Art
- James Winn, English Language & Literature
- Richard Wrangham, Anthropology
1986-87
- Kate F. Barald, Anatomy & Cell Biology
- Nancy E. Cantor, Psychology
- Geoffrey H. Eley, History
- John L. Harer, Mathematics
- Donald Herzog, Political Science
1985-86
- Erdogan Gulari, Chemical Engineering
- Thomas C. Holt, History
- Stuart Y. McDougal, English Language & Literature
- Beth G. Reed, Social Work
- Arlene Saxonhouse, Political Science
1984-85
- Edie Goldenberg, Political Science
- Michael W. Udow, Music
- Robert A. Bender, Biological Sciences
- Margot Norris, English Language & Literature
1983-84
- Michael E. Geyer, History
- Lemuel A. Johnson, English Language and Literature
- Rowena G. Matthews, Biological Chemistry/Biophysics
- Peter McDonough, Political Science
- Carl P. Simon, Mathematics
1982-83
- Andreas R. Blass, Mathematics
- Mitchell J. Rycus, Urban Planning
- Carl St. Clair, Music
- J. Mills Thorntonv, III, History
- Thelma Wells, Nursing
1981-82
- James Dapogny, Music
- Carol Ann Kauffman, Internal Medicine
- Deborah Rabinowitz, Biological Sciences
- Lee H. Somers, Atmospheric & Oceanic Science
- Alan Wald, English Language & Literature
1980-81
- Howard V. Brabson, Social Work
- Maria A. Comninou, Mechanical Engineering
- Miroslav Nincic, Political Science
- George J. Siedel, III, Business Law
- Bernard Van’t Hul, English Language & Literature
1979-80
- Donald Deskins, Geography
- Barbara L. Forisha, Psychology(Dearborn)
- Steven D. Lavine, English Language & Literature
- Peter E. Smouse, Human Genetics
- Rudolf P. Thun, Physics
1978-79
- William R. Anderson, Biological Sciences
- John R. Pringle, Biological Sciences
- Bruce H. Wilkinson, Geological Sciences
- Charles R. Eisendrath, Journalism
- William R. Folk, Biological Chemistry
1977-78
- Kent Hubbell, Architecture
- Robin M. Jacoby, History
- John Jonides, Psychology
- John E. Niederhuber, Surgery
- Joel Samoff, Political Science
- Kensall D. Wise, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- J. Frank Yates, Physiology
1976-77
- James H. Hand, Chemical Engineering
- Gwendolyn S. Cruzat, Library Science
- Lawrence A. Goldstein, English Language & Literature
- Glenn M. Knudsvig, Classical Studies
- Otelio S. Randall, Internal Medicine
- James E. Crowfoot, Natural Resources
1975-76
- William R. Alexander, English Language & Literature
- Daniel E. Atkins, III, Computer Engineering
- Milton Heumann, Political Science
- James S. Jackson, Psychology
- James C. Stanley, Surgery
1974-75
- Hubert I. Cohen, Humanities
- Peter Ferran, Residential College
- Dana B. Main, Psychology
- Jeffrey B. Rauch, Mathematics
- Sara S. Winans, Anatomy
1973-74
- Margaret A. Lourie, English Language & Literature
- James A. McNamara, Jr., Anatomy
- David R. Mouw, Physiology
- Robert G. Pachella, Psychology
- David A. Songtegards, Applied Mechanics
- Ralph Williams, English Language & Literature
1972-73
- William Albright, Music
- H. Douglas Brown, Linguistics
- Harry A. Douthit, Botany
- Alan R. Price, Biological Chemistry
- Edward Rothman, Statistics
- Marilyn Young, History
1971-72
- Mcihael W. Berns, Zoology
- M. David Curtis, Chemistry
- Gary W. Fowler, Natural Resources
- Karl R. Herwig, Medicine
- Harold C. Livesay, History
- James Allen Vann, History
1970-71
- David L. Chambers, Law
- H. Scott Fogler, Chemical Engineering
- Richard I. Ford, Anthropology
- Lewis J. Kleinsmith, Zoology
- Thomas A. Preston, Internal Medicine
- J. B. Ritchie, Industrial Relations
1969-70
- John A. Bailey, Near Eastern Languages & Literatures
- Walter H. Clark, English Language & Literature
- James E. Dew, Far Eastern Languages & Literatures
- Ronald G. Hiss, Internal Medicine
- Peter J. Lynch, Dermatology
- N. Harris McClamroch, Aerospace Engineering
1968-69
- David L. Angus, Education
- Dale E. Briggs, Chemical Engineering
- Max A. Heirich, Sociology
- Bert G. Hornback, English Language & Literature
- Kenneth A. Luther, Near Eastern Languages & Literatures
- William G. Rosenberg, History
1967-68
- Brice Carnahan, Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering
- C. William Colburn, Speech (Education)
- Reed L. Detar, Physiology
- Charles G. Morris, Psychology
- Donald J. Munro, Philosophy
- Aram A. Yengoyan, Anthropology
1966-67
- Burton V. Barnes, Forestry (Natural Resources)
- John M. Carpenter, Nuclear Engineering
- Raphael S. Ezekiel, Psychology
- James A. Greene, Jr., Internal Medicine
- Jens C. Zorn, Physics
1965-66
- Robert Kyes, Germanic Languages & Literatures
- Leon H. Mayhew, Sociology
- Frances W. Weber, Romance Languages & Literatures
- Daniel J. Weintraub, Psychology
- James T. White, Law
- James Wilkes, Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering
1964-65
- Billy Eugene Frye, Zoology
- Martin Daniel Gehner, Architecture
- Paul William Gikas, Pathology
- Robert Henry Kadlec, Fluids Engineering
- Stephen Kaplan, Psychology
- Leo Francis McNamara, English Language & Literature
1963-64
- Caesar Robert Blake, English Language & Literature
- L.A. Peter Gosling, Geography
- Paul Adrian Rondell, Physiology
- Martin Sichel, Aerospace Engineering
- Norman Carl Thomas, Political Science
- Ross Johnston Wilhelm, Business Economics
1962-63
- Wallace Taft Berry, Music
- William James Fry, Surgery
- Harlan Lawson Lane, Psychology
- Richard Christian Wilson, Industrial Engineering
1961-62
- Carl Cohen, Philosophy (Dearborn)
- Clarence James Lafler, Pathology
- Louis Lawrence Orlin, Near Eastern Languages & Literatures
- John Patrick White, Political Science
1960-61
- John R. G. Gosling, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Armand John Guarino, Biochemistry
- William C. Kelly, Geological Sciences
- John Mersereau, Jr., Slavic Languages & Literatures
1959-60
- Sheridan Warner Baker, Jr., English Language & Literature
- Allen Bruce Clarke, Mathematics
- John Arnold Flower, Music
- Lawrence Basil Slobodkin, Zoology