The W. P. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of outstanding teaching and the improvement of student learning. About the award Established in memory of W. P. Roseman, who directed the campus elementary school from 1919 to 1942, the award recognizes a tenured faculty member who has a record of sustained teaching excellence at either of UW-Whitewater's campuses for at least 6 years. The recipient is chosen by an all-university committee of faculty members and students. All nominees will be publicly announced and celebrated through university communication. The recipient of the award will: <ul> <li>Receive a physical and monetary award</li> <li>Have their name and photograph displayed in the Andersen Library for one year</li> <li>Carry the ceremonial mace at commencement ceremony during the following academic year</li> <li>Be recognized at university events</li> </ul> Eligibility and selection process Each college submits one nominee for the award. College nominees are chosen according to criteria established by the respective colleges. A candidate's nomination materials should provide evidence for critical reflection of teaching, impact on students, student-centered pedagogy, innovative approaches, and scholarship and professional development of teaching and learning. The single PDF consist of the following documents: <ol> <li>A current curriculum vita.</li> <li>A two-page statement of teaching philosophy including evidence of impact on students, student learning, and/or student success</li> <li>A table summary of student evaluations for courses taught during the past three years including department averages and student comments, if available. For context, a copy of the course evaluation form and a short paragraph to explain any special circumstances can be included.</li> <li>Two different examples (up to two pages per example) that illustrate engaging activities, assignments, or pedagogy. Examples may include, but are not limited to, an assignment description, a rubric for assessing an assignment, use of media in teaching a concept, or evidence of innovation in teaching.</li> <li>Three letters of recommendation from students for the W. P. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award. At least one should be from a current student attending UW-Whitewater.</li> <li>A letter of support from a current or former UW-Whitewater faculty or staff member addressing the nominee's qualifications as an outstanding teacher.</li> </ol> The recipient of this award is selected by a committee composed of one student representative and one faculty representative from each academic college, with a designee from the Provost's Office chairing the committee. Nominations Deadline: February 15 Please contact <a href="https://wp.uww.edu/Search/PersonDetails/plesselk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kristin Plessel</a>, Associate Provost, with any questions.