CRITERIA FOR THE RAY J. AND RUTH C. RINGER

FACULTY AWARD

 

 

 

1.      The person eligible for applying or being nominated for this award would have to have been hired under the job title of faculty as specified in their original contract. They can only receive this award once during their time at Jacksonville State University.

 

2.      To be considered as eligible to apply they will need to show evidence that they teach 50% or more during the regular semester contract year.  This should be at least one graduate and one undergraduate course per semester or more.

 

3.      The person eligible for this award will need to show evidence that they excel in the three areas of scholarship (including publications, presentations, etc.), community service from direct involvement in organizations, clubs, or charities, and exemplary classroom teaching.

 

4.      Submission of the application along with evidence for meeting all three areas listed in # 3 along with a current vita will be necessary by the posted date of submission.

 

5.      Submission of the proposal (at least a page in length) will be required explaining how these monies will be used for faculty development and/or travel.  Proposals will need to establish how this award will contribute to the development of skills of the applicant, the applicant’s department, and Jacksonville State University.

 

6.      A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s department head endorsing the need for this specific request is required.

 

7.      The applicant must not have submitted or been funded for this proposal for any previous request for funding from Jacksonville State University.

 

Provided by the Faculty Senate Honors Committee

2008