Academy of Teaching Excellence Awards
Founded originally in 1974 to honor and reward excellence in instruction, the Academy of Teaching Excellence membership voted in 1987 to expand its role significantly beyond honorary status. The membership defined the Academy as an organization of faculty committed to the enhancement of the educational environment, the highest standards of instruction, the vigilant pursuit of new forms and technologies of teaching, the continual evaluation of practices and standards of teaching effectiveness, and personal and organizational commitment to the importance of teaching in the research university. Information about the academy and award criteria and submission guidelines can be found on the Academy of Teaching Excellence Awards page.
There are three awards that fall under the Academy of Teaching Excellence: