BAY COLLEGE

                                          OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD

                                                     NOMINATION FORM

                                                               2005-2006

 

Mission Statement: “At Bay College,

      we enhance people’s lives through quality educational opportunities;

      we embody a personalized, caring, innovative, learner-centered environment;

      we embrace excellence, dedication, integrity, responsiveness, and respect; and

      we empower people to make positive changes in their lives and communities.”

 

Each year one to three Bay College instructors are selected as Bay’s Outstanding Educators.  These individuals must have a full-time appointment at the college for three years or more and be tenured at the time of nomination.  Faculty members who have received this award are not re-eligible for a period of three years.  Commitment to education and excellence in service are the primary focuses of this award.

 

To be considered for this award, a nomination is required.  Any Bay College employee, student, alumni, or community member may nominate a full-time faculty member for this award.

 

Please complete the following information on the nominee of your choice and send to Patricia Henning, Vice President for Instruction and Student Learning, Bay de Noc Community College, 2001 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829-2511.

 

Nominations must be completed and received by March 28, 2006.

 

 

Nominee’s Name                                                                                                                             

Information about the nominator (you)

Name                                                                                         ID No.                                                 

Address                                                                                                 Telephone No.                         

Your status:            9Student     9Administrator           9 Faculty/Staff Member

Text Box: Some criteria to consider when nominating: Demonstrates subject matter expertise and currency * Displays enthusiasm about the subject matter and about teaching in general * Effectively utilizes a variety of teaching techniques * Displays willingness to meet with students outside of class and/or provides a means for students to receive assistance * Displays respect for all * Challenges, motivates, and encourages students to think independently * Creates a strong desire in students to explore and learn * Creates a safe and cooperative learning environment where students feel comfortable so that they can ask questions, disagree with the instructor, or ask for clarification *Communicates high expectations for student learning * Effectively utilizes a variety of teaching techniques * Develops or uses instructional materials creatively and effectively * Provides learning opportunities beyond the classroom * Displays leadership qualities and actively participates in service to the college outside of the classroom * Participates in active learning strategies for him/herself * Continually seeks to improve student learning through assessment and professional development.   Eligible faculty this year include:  Brian Black, Molly Campbell, James Ciminskie, George Cole, Gregory Cutler, Linell Dehlin, Sarah Flum, Shirley Gollach, Jennifer Gustafson, Stella Hansen, Mark Highum, Bonnie Janeshek, June Karweick, Joyce King, Marc LaBeau, Kay LaCount, Karl Linderoth, Mark Loman, Nanci Love, Todd McCann, William Milligan, Peter Noblet, Ronald Pearson, Marshall Seawright, Ann Sebeck, Joseph Shaw, Thomas Warstler   Past award recipients include:  Stephen Buckbee, Troy Gallagher, Douglas Gavriloff (2004-2005); Crystal Dwyer, Jerry Havill, Spencer Slade (2003-2004); Karen Aper, Joyel Brule, Mary Joy Johnson (2002-2003).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        9Community Member      9Alumni     9Other                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REASONS FOR THE NOMINATION:  Please use the following form to document any information you feel is important that makes the nominee exceptional in his/her role at Bay College.  Use additional pages if needed.

 

 

I f    I feel this educator is outstanding because

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