Six faculty members received awards at the 2014 WSU Academic Recognition Ceremony

Wayne State congratulates our English faculty who received awards at the 2014 WSU Academic Recognition Ceremony.

President's Award for Excellence in Teaching

The President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to teaching. This year there are four awards. Since 1977, 238 Wayne State University faculty members have been recognized for their teaching with these awards.

Board of Governors Distinguished Faculty Fellowship

These fellowships were created to recognize and provide support for members of the faculty whose continuing achievements and current activities in scholarship, research, or the fine and performing arts are nationally distinguished.

The Board of Governors Distinguished Faculty Fellowships are derived from revenues especially available to the Board. The term of each fellowship is two years. Since 1985, 83 Board of Governors Fellowships have been awarded.

Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award

In 1974, the Board of Governors, in conjunction with the president, established an annual Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award to be given each year to members of the regular full-time faculty in recognition of a particular work of merit brought to fruition in the 12-month period immediately preceding the year of the award. Awards made in 2014 are based on accomplishments in 2012-13. The work of merit is a single act or event that constitutes an outstanding contribution to scholarship and learning. Since 1975, 201 faculty members have received this award.

Career Development Chair Award

Career Development Chairs are awarded to as many as seven recently tenured faculty as part of the university's program to support the teaching and research endeavors of faculty members in the developmental stages of their scholarly careers. Since 1982, 217 university faculty members have held Career Development Chairs. The Career Development Chairs were established by generous grants to the Wayne State Fund and provide recipients financial support, encouragement and recognition at a critical time in their careers.

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