CLAHS EXCELLENCE IN OUTREACH AWARD
To recognize outstanding accomplishments and contributions in outreach. Up to 3 awards will be given for CLAHS Excellence in Outreach.
Recipient(s) must be a CLAHS instructor, lecturer, AP (administrative and professional faculty), tenured, or tenure-track faculty member or team of faculty led by a CLAHS faculty member and must meet the following criteria:
- Evidence of outstanding, focused, and innovative outreach program(s) geared to solve current problems or recognized needs of people or organizations; subject matter expertise; work with other organizations, group or individuals; communication methods utilized in the outreach program; creative methods or ideas used to solve the problems or meet the needs.
- Evidence of dissemination of results through various means including, but not limited to, consulting activities, leadership recognition, books, major publications, professional awards or recognition, Cooperative Extension, Center sponsored programs, web information sites, continuing education programs, or other education programs, or other activities within the college or university.
Application:
- Nomination letter (self or other) highlighting nominee’s contributions to outreach (1 page maximum).
- Description of outreach program that addresses the selection criteria and list of outreach products, as applicable (3 pages maximum)
- One or two letters of support from constituents served by the nominee’s outreach activities (1 page maximum each).
Timeline:
- November 2 -Information about the awards are distributed to faculty/departments
- February 1 -Deadline for submission of 17 copies of the complete application to Fred Piercy, Chair of the CLAHS Honors and Awards Committee, 260 Wallace Hall, Mail Code = 0426, piercy@vt.edu
- Feb. 7 – Apr. 2 -Applications are reviewed and recipients are selected
- April 4 - Nominees are notified of award decisions (selection and non-selection)
- April 18-Committee presents awards at CLAHS 2007-2008 Honors and Awards Reception in Owens Banquet Hall from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Recognition:
Plaque and $500 for professional development presented at the April 18 Reception.
Note: Winners are not eligible for this award for the three years after receiving it.