President and Provost Faculty Awards
The President's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity
The President's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity recognizes the achievements of senior faculty members. To qualify for the award, one must be a current (not emeritus) associate professor or full professor. The selection committee will consider the nominees' research and creative activities throughout their careers, with a special emphasis on accomplishments while a CMU faculty member. No faculty member can receive this award more than once (a list of previous recipients can be found below).
The Provost's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity
The Provost's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity recognizes the achievements of less experienced faculty members. To qualify, one must be a current assistant professor. Although the nominee’s research and creative achievements prior to coming to CMU will be considered in the selection process, emphasis will be placed on accomplishments while a CMU faculty member. No faculty member can receive this award more than once (a list of previous recipients can be found listed below the previous President's Award recipients below).
The selection process begins during the fall semester. Nominations are solicited from all sectors of the CMU community. Self-nominations are NOT permitted.
To nominate a faculty member, submit a signed letter (2 pages maximum), as one PDF, via email to Amy Courter at court1al@cmich.edu with the following information:
- Who is being nominated, including their department (bold font)
- Whether you are nominating the individual for the President’s or Provost’s award (bold font)
- A justification explaining why the individual should be selected for the award
- Your department and contact information, in case the selection committee has questions
Submit the nomination form and return it to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, no later than Friday, Nov. 3rd.
Barring exceptional circumstances, there will be two recipients of each award. Each award winner will receive an inscribed award, be added to the list on the permanent plaque in the Park Library, and will receive $1,200 for professional development. The recipient’s college will be granted funds (In the amount of the current fiscal year full-time faculty replacement rate.) to provide for partial release from teaching duties, equivalent to a 3-credit course release from the normal teaching load for one semester. The details of the reduced teaching assignment are determined in consultation with the recipient’s department and dean. Other arrangements must be discussed and approved by the Vice President for Research and Innovation.
The recipients of the awards will be selected by a committee, chaired by the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Committee members represent the FRCE Committee, the Senate Executive Board, and the Office of Institutional Diversity. In addition, the Academic Senate elects a representative from each of the seven academic colleges. Members of the selection committee are not eligible for nomination for the awards.