Each year the Faculty Council Awards Committee recommends a faculty member to be honored as Faculty Member of the Year. The Awards Committee invites you to participate in the selection process by nominating a candidate for this pretigious award. The recipient will receive a $2000 honorarium and a plaque presented at the Faculty Convocation in the Fall.

Nominators are responsible for submitting the following materials:

1. A one-page statement of support for the nominee. The form is available here.
2. A copy of the candidate’s curriculum vita.
3. A one-page statement from the candidate on how he/she perceives their role as a Loyola faculty member.
4. A letter of support from a university colleague commenting, for example, on the collegiality of the candidate, his/her impact on the university and/or other outstanding personal characteristics.
5. An outside letter of support commenting on the significance of the candidate’s research.

The deadline for receipt of these materials is Monday, April 1. The Committee will reach a decision in early May.

Materials should be sent to:

Richard Bowen  rbowen@luc.edu
Chairperson, Awards Committee
Department of Psychology
Damen Hall, LSC

General Guidelines for the selection of Faculty Member of the Year:

1. A well-established individual who demonstrates a balance in the areas of teaching, research or scholarly activity, and service.
2. An individual whose contributions as a Loyolan are consistent with the mission of Loyola University Chicago.
3. In excellent role model for students and faculty.
4. Ineligibility