About the award
The Provost's Award for Support of Teaching and Learning annually recognizes staff members excellent contributions in the support of course design, delivery, advising and instruction.
Reward and recognition
Award recipients will be publicly recognized at the annual Celebration of Teaching and receive a $1000 prize.
Eligibility
All USask staff members who support course design and delivery, instruction, and student advising who are not faculty, term or sessional instructors. Nominations may come from outside the unit or department in which the nominee is employed.
Criteria
The criteria reflect Our Learning Charter's educator commitments and should be considered with respect to the professional context of the nominee.
A nomination letter for the Provost's Award for Support of Teaching and Learning should clearly show how the nominee demonstrates outstanding proficiency in each of the following criteria.
Educators should "exemplify active learning and curiosity, demonstrate broad thinking, follow ethical principles, and engage with students and peers in a respectful manner"
A strong personal commitment to the ideal of learning may be demonstrated by, for example, maintaining:
- a passion for discovery that contributes to proficiency in one's field
- a positive attitude toward, respect for, and trust in students and peers
- consideration of broad perspectives and worldviews
Educators commit to “Integrate research, scholarship, artistic work and /or professional activities with teaching; Align learning outcomes, teaching activities and assessment; and Develop respectful and inclusive learning environments that support student learning”
Striving for excellence in the support of teaching may be demonstrated by, for example:
- developing or supporting the development of opportunities for students to be inspired and engaged with and in the process of authentic inquiry, wherever possible, in their learning
- include all learners in the process of creating respectful and empowering spaces for learning
Educators commit to "Solicit and reflect on feedback from students, peers and others; and Engage in lifelong learning and continuous enhancement of teaching practice"
Engagement in ongoing evaluation of practice paired with reflection and continuous development as a practitioner may be demonstrated by, for example:
- reflecting on and continually enhancing professional practice in response to feedback from peers, students, and others
- modeling lifelong learning by maintaining currency in professional practice through pursuit of professional development
Nomination guide
Nominations packages are limited to 10 pages. Submit as a single PDF document through the submission portal.
- Letter of nomination
- Teaching philosophy statement: Statement of advising or teaching philosophy that provides insight into core beliefs, values, and goals of the nominee.
- Evidence of teaching and learning support: Include sample evidence, descriptions, or examples of support provided for teaching & learning.
- Feedback on support provided for teaching & learning: From students and/or peers, up to the most recent two years of support history. (Note: feedback can come in the form of unsolicited emails expressing appreciation, letters of support, etc.)
- Abridged and Annotated CV: One-or two-page summary focused on the support of learning (not counted towards 10-page limit)
Formatting
- The dossier must not exceed 10 pages.
- The abridged and annotated CV (maximum 2-pages in length) is not included in the 10 pages.
- Cover pages and divider pages are not included in the 10 pages.
- Use a standard 12-point font with one-inch margins.
- Each page must be numbered.
Submissions
Nominations should be submitted to the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning by February 15th of each year, using the submission portal. (Note: this portal is only open during the nomination collection period)
Get Support
For information or support with teaching awards, connect with the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning.