Piper Professor Award
2010

Nomination Form

October 20, 2009 - November 4, 2009

Criteria for selection:

  • Be a full-time faculty member at Sam Houston State University
  • Show meritorious performance
  • Display proven commitment to excellence in service
  • Excel in his or her job
  • Demonstrate outstanding abilities, innovative ideas, efficient operations, high level of motivation
  • Be respected by the University community
  • Basis for nomination: Please submit a narrative description of the person's demonstration of job excellence, ability, skill, and motivation. Give examples of commitment and efficiency in area of employment.
* Required Fields
*Name of Piper Professor Nominee: First: Last:
*E-Mail:
*College Name
Highest Degree Held (Abbreviated Form):
Rank/Title of Nominee and Department:
Years of Teaching at College Level:
Years of Teaching at Present Institution:
Current Teaching Load: Lecture Hours/Week: Lab Hours: Other :
Approximate No. Students: Undergraduate: Graduate: Other :
Standard Full-Time Teaching Load : Undergraduate: Graduate:
Summer Teaching:
 
 
*Person Nominating: First: Last:
*E-mail:
*College Name:

Title:
Department:
Date:
 
Explanation of why this employee is deserving of the Piper Professor Award. Instructions: Complete any or all that apply.
 
Please describe current additional or administrative duties, i.e., Chairman of Department, Graduate Advisor, Thesis/Dissertation Director, etc., giving numbers of Professors/Students involved and approximate number of hours devoted thereto.
Student Organizations or Scholastic Fraternities Sponsored: (during past three years).
Membership in Honor Societies; Professional Societies; Listing in Who's Who or Other; Special Educational Projects Undertaken (TV series, etc.), Special Awards/Grants Received:
Service to off-campus community: (committee work, church work, fund drives, Scouts, etc.)
Since the Piper Foundation is primarily interested in identifying and honoring effective and dedicated teachers, the Selection Committee would appreciate any information you care to submit about the nominee's teaching. Is there evidence that the nominee is particularly effective in the classroom and in personal contact with students? Has the nominee demonstrated an unusual dedication to the profession of teaching? Does the nominee inspire respect and admiration in his colleagues? In comparison with other members of the faculty, how do you rate the nominee (1) as a teacher, (2) as a scholar, and (3) in the contribution made to the achievement of the purposes of the institution?

   

If you have questions, you may e-mail Dr. Will Oliver woliver@shsu.edu College Of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University.