Bargainer Faculty Excellence Awards

The purpose of the Bargainer Endowed Faculty Award Fund is to recognize faculty who demonstrate excellence in the School of Engineering and Computer Science in areas such as undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching, and research or scholarship. The Distinguished Research Award recognizes a faculty member for their exceptional research/scholarship.

Eligible faculty are from all academic ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Lecturer, or Clinical Professor in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Each Department will nominate one individual for this award. The Chair will present their Department's nominee to the Academic Council in January for recipient selection. It is recommended that the Academic Council choose one recipient from each Department. Nominated individuals must have a minimum of three years at Baylor University. Emphasis will be on research/scholarship accomplished while at Baylor University. Individuals selected for this award will not be eligible for re-nomination for a period of four years after the year of selection. Nomination packages will be evaluated based on research/scholarship, however, strong performance in other areas, such as service and teaching, is also expected. The following gives some indication of what might be required but is by no means exhaustive:

Research/Scholarship: The nominee will exhibit excellence in research/scholarship at the state, national, and international level. Successful nominees will demonstrate important influence in advancing knowledge in their field of study. Outstanding research contributions such as excellence in scholarly publications, lectures, inventions, patents, copyrights, licenses, success in research grants and contracts, graduate student training, research awards and/or involvement in professional societies should be highlighted.

The nomination package will be due electronically to the Dean's office by November 1. The nomination package will consist of:

1. A nomination letter from the Department Head of not more than two pages
2. Curriculum Vita of the Nominee
3. Not more than four letters of support, at least one from a colleague familiar with the Nominee's accomplishments. The remaining letters may be from students. Letters should not be longer than two pages.

The individual selected will receive a certificate and a monetary award of up to $3,000 per award, depending on available funds. The award may be used for, but is not limited to, faculty support for professional development, travel to conferences, research equipment, and salary supplement.

The purpose of the Bargainer Endowed Faculty Award Fund is to recognize faculty who demonstrate excellence in the School of Engineering and Computer Science in areas such as undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching, and research or scholarship. The Distinguished Tenured/Tenure-Track Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member for their exceptional teaching. Eligible faculty are from the academic ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Each Department will nominate one individual for this award. The Chair will present their Department's nominee to the Academic Council in January for recipient selection. It is recommended that the Academic Council choose one recipient from each Department. Nominated individuals must have a minimum of three years at Baylor University. Individuals selected for this award will not be eligible for re-nomination for a period of four years after the year of selection. Nomination packages will be evaluated based on teaching, however, strong performance in other areas, such as service and research/scholarship, is also expected. The following gives some indication of what might be required but is by no means exhaustive:

Teaching: Nominee will exhibit an exceptional command of their subject area, unique and innovative teaching methodologies, outstanding student motivation and inspiration as well as a sense of caring and mentoring for their students. They should demonstrate effectiveness, innovation, and creativity in the classroom. These activities should be documented in appropriate professional venues. This award should exemplify the desire to expand and encourage exploration, engagement and inquiry for students.

The nomination package will be due electronically to the Dean's office by November 1. The nomination package will consist of:

1. A nomination letter from the Department Head of not more than two pages
2. Curriculum Vita of the Nominee
3. Not more than four letters of support, at least one from a colleague familiar with the Nominee's accomplishments. The remaining letters may be from students. Letters should not be longer than two pages.

The individual selected will receive a certificate and a monetary award of up to $3,000 per award, depending on available funds. The award may be used for, but is not limited to, faculty support for professional development, travel to conferences, research equipment, and salary supplement.

The purpose of the Bargainer Endowed Faculty Award Fund is to recognize faculty who demonstrate excellence in the School of Engineering and Computer Science in areas such as undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching, and research or scholarship. The Distinguished Professional Track Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member for their exceptional teaching. Eligible faculty are from all academic ranks of Lecturer and Clinical Professor (Non-Tenure Track) in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Each Department will nominate one individual for this award. The Chair will present their Department's nominee to the Academic Council in January for recipient selection. It is recommended that the Academic Council choose one recipient from each Department. Nominated individuals must have a minimum of three years at Baylor University. Individuals selected for this award will not be eligible for re-nomination for a period of four years after the year of selection. Nomination packages will be evaluated based on teaching, however, strong performance in other areas, such as service and research/scholarship, is also expected. The following gives some indication of what might be required but is by no means exhaustive:

Teaching: Nominee will exhibit an exceptional command of their subject area, unique and innovative teaching methodologies, outstanding student motivation and inspiration as well as a sense of caring and mentoring for their students. They should demonstrate effectiveness, innovation, and creativity in the classroom. These activities should be documented in appropriate professional venues. This award should exemplify the desire to expand and encourage exploration, engagement and inquiry for students.

The nomination package will be due electronically to the Dean's office by November 1. The nomination package will consist of:

1. A nomination letter from the Department Head of not more than two pages
2. Curriculum Vita of the Nominee
3. Not more than four letters of support, at least one from a colleague familiar with the Nominee's accomplishments. The remaining letters may be from students. Letters should not be longer than two pages.

The individual selected will receive a certificate and a monetary award of up to $3,000 per award, depending on available funds. The award may be used for, but is not limited to, faculty support for professional development, travel to conferences, research equipment, and salary supplement.