Faculty Awards
Excellence in Teaching Award
Central Michigan University has a long and proud tradition of excellence in teaching. Our faculty have maintained this tradition by setting high standards in demanding competence of all its members.
At the same time, however, there are occasions when faculty members exceed the usual standards and expectations. The Academic Senate believes that such occasions and such individuals should receive special recognition and is therefore establishing the Excellence in Teaching Award.
Learn more here.
The President's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity
This award recognizes the achievements of senior faculty members. To qualify, one must be a tenured faculty member with at least seven years of post-doctoral experience and be currently employed at CMU. In selecting recipients for this award, the selection committee will consider the nominees' research and creative activities throughout their careers, including accomplishments prior to coming to CMU. No faculty member can receive this award more than once.
The Provost's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity
This award recognizes the achievements of less experienced faculty members. To qualify, one must be a tenured or a tenure track faculty member with less than seven years of post-terminal degree experience (i.e., terminal degree received no earlier than 2000) and currently at CMU. A nominee’s research and creative achievements prior to coming to CMU will be considered in the selection process. No faculty member can receive this award more than once.
Faculty Distinguished Service Award
Michigan Campus Compact annually recognizes outstanding community service and service-learning by faculty and staff of our members. The Faculty Distinguished Service Award is given to one person at CMU who engages or influences students to be involved in community service or service-learning through modeling, influence, or instruction.