Notice: THE OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD IS NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED IN 2023

The College values the service of department heads and recognizes the importance of this role in implementing policy, improving programs, and supporting faculty. The recipient of the Outstanding Department Head Award will receive $1,000 in an account for professional use and an additional $2000 amount will be placed in an account in the department that can be used for any purpose to benefit the faculty, staff, and students as long as it is consistent with university policy. The College will accept multiple nominations and multi-nominator nominations for an individual Department Head, as well as individual nominations for individual Department Heads.

Nomination/Criteria –

Nomination submission deadline: THE NOMINATION PROCESS HAS CONCLUDED FOR 2023

AFTER YOU SUBMIT A NOMINATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO JIM MURPHY at murphy@nmsu.edu and within the body of the email indicate the name of the person you have submitted as the Outstanding Department Head. Thanks.

Nominations letters should be no more than 2 pages, single-spaced and should address why the department head is considered outstanding.

Recent OUTSTANDING DEPARTMENT HEAD award recipients

• 2023 - Greg Armfield, Communication Studies
          - Brad Shuster, Biology
• 2022 - Shelley Lusetti, Chemistry & Biochemistry
• 2021 - Dennis Giever, Criminal Justice
          - Wil Kilroy, Threatre
• 2020 - Amy Lanasa, Creative Media Institute
• 2019 - Neil Harvey, Government
• 2018 - Julia Barello, Art and David LoConto, Sociology
• 2017 - Glenn Fetzer, Languages & Linguistics
• 2016 - Jon Holtzman, Astronomy

The Office of the Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences has established an Exempt Staff Development Award designed to recognize the exceptional contributions and achievements of our exempt staff in the College. Each year, the award will be given in the form of funds to be accessed to support a professional development activity or the purchase of work-related equipment or materials.

Eligibility

All regular, full or part-time exempt employees within the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible each year (except those award recipients from the preceding two years). Nominees must have been employed in the College for at least twelve consecutive months prior to nomination.

Guidelines for Nomination

Each year department or unit heads may nominate exempt staff within her/his program to receive a grant award of $1,000.00 for professional development activity support or the purchase of work related equipment/materials (Note: equipment or supplies purchased with the award are NMSU property).

Nominations are made by electronic submission on the form below.

The number of awards each year will be determined by available fund amounts in the College.

Criteria for Award

Nominations should attest to one or more of the following:

1. Outstanding service to others
2. A sustained commitment to excellence in work performance
3. Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of a truly diverse unit or College
4. Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of collegiality and civility
5. Demonstrated support of one or more of the core values of the College

Selection and Award Procedure

The selection committee will review all nominations and select the awardees. The committee will be comprised of: Two exempt staff members, at least one of whom received the award within the previous two years, a faculty member, and a College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean (who selects the staff representatives on the selection committee each year).

Nomination submission deadline: THE NOMINATION PROCES HAS CONCLUDED FOR 2023

AFTER YOU SUBMIT A NOMINATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO JIM MURPHY at murphy@nmsu.edu and within the body of the email indicate the name of the person you have submitted the Exempt Staff Development award on behalf of. Thanks.

Recent EXEMPT STAFF DEVELOPMENT AWARD recipients:

• 2023 -
• • Lorenza Sanchez, Arts & Sciences Research Center
  • Gloria Talamantes, Biology
• 2022 -
  • Martha Estrada & Ricardo Trejo & Yvette Cortez - College Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP)
  • Tamara Carruthers - Theatre Arts
  • Jasmine Herrera - University Art Museum
• 2021 - Amy Marion, Biology and Michael Wise, Theatre Arts
• 2020 - Not Awarded
• 2019 - Raena Cota, Computer Science
• 2018 - Tiffany Santos, Geological Science
• 2017 - Bill Ketzeback, Astronomy/Apache Point Observatory
• 2016 -
  • Lucille Casas, College Dean's Office
  • Marisa Sage, Art/Art Gallery
  • Abby Train, Mathematical Sciences/Math Success Center

The Office of the Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences has established a Non-Exempt Staff Award for Excellence designed to recognize the exceptional contributions and achievements of our non-exempt staff in the College. Each year, the award will be given in the form of a monetary bonus.

Eligibility

All regular, full or part-time non-exempt staff members within the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible each year (except those award recipients from the preceding two years). Nominees must have been employed in the College for at least twelve consecutive months prior to nomination.

A bonus is defined as recognition for exceptional performance above and beyond the normal scope of an employee’s assigned duties and responsibilities. A bonus is a one-time payment from the source deemed most appropriate by the Dean. (Note: continuation of this award program each year is contingent on available funds).

Guidelines for Nomination

Each year department or unit heads may nominate non-exempt staff within her/his program to receive a bonus award of $500.00. The number of awards each year will be determined by available fund amounts in the College.

Criteria for Award

Nominations should attest to one or more of the following:

1. Outstanding service to others
2. A sustained commitment to excellence in work performance
3. Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of a truly diverse unit or College
4. Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of collegiality and civility
5. Demonstrated support of one or more of the core values of the College

Selection and Award Procedure

The selection committee will review all nominations and select awardees. The committee will include: Two non-exempt staff members, at least one of whom received the award within the previous two years from the College, a faculty member, and a College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean (who selects the committee each year).

Nomination submission deadline: THE NOMINATION PROCES HAS CONCLUDED FOR 2023

AFTER YOU SUBMIT A NOMINATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO JIM MURPHY at murphy@nmsu.edu and within the body of the email indicate the name of the person you have submitted the Non-Exempt Staff award on behalf of. Thanks.

In appreciation for the dedication and accomplishments of our faculty members, the College of Arts and Sciences has established Outstanding Faculty Achievement Awards. The purpose of these awards is to reward and recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in Scholarship/Research/Creative Activities, Teaching, and Outreach in accordance with the mission of New Mexico State University.

Outstanding Faculty Achievement in Outreach ($1500)

Criteria:

• Effort in the broader community that enriches the quality of life
• Achievements in outreach may include but are not limited to: solving persistent social or educational problems, developing innovative solutions to social injustice, preserving cultural heritage or informing about important areas of awareness (e.g. climatic change, energy, etc.) to the general public.

Eligibility:

THIS AWARD IS SELECTED THROUGH A NOMINATION PROCESS. A DEPARTMENT HEAD OR FACULTY MEMBER MAY NOMINATE A FACULTY MEMBER FOR THIS AWARD. THE APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE COLLECTED AND SUBMITTED BY THE NOMINATOR TO THE AWARDS COMMITTEE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. Self nominations are accepted.

• All Faculty
• Eligible to repeat after 2 academic years
• Meets expectations or higher in all areas on latest Annual Performance Report

Selection Process:

Recommendation to the Dean by the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Awards Committee with preference to applicants who demonstrate program or social impact.

Nomination submission deadline: THE NOMINATION PROCESS HAS CONCLUDED FOR 2023

AFTER YOU SUBMIT A NOMINATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO JIM MURPHY at murphy@nmsu.edu and within the body of the email indicate the name of the person you have nominated for Outstanding Faculty Achievement in Outreach. Thanks.

In appreciation for the dedication and accomplishments of our faculty members, the College of Arts and Sciences has established Outstanding Faculty Achievement Awards. The purpose of these awards is to reward and recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in Scholarship/Research/Creative Activities, Teaching, and Outreach in accordance to the mission of New Mexico State University.

Outstanding Faculty Achievement in Teaching ($1500)

Criteria:

• Evidence of outstanding teaching that is supported by, but also extends beyond student evaluations
• Substantive achievement may include but is not limited to: curriculum development, new or innovative pedagogy, mentoring, development, or enhancement of student learning through technology

Eligibility:

THIS AWARD IS SELECTED THROUGH A NOMINATION PROCESS. A DEPARTMENT HEAD OR FACULTY MEMBER MAY NOMINATE A FACULTY MEMBER FOR THIS AWARD. THE APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE COLLECTED AND SUBMITTED BY THE NOMINATOR TO THE AWARDS COMMITTEE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. Self nominations are accepted.

• All Faculty
• Meets expectations or higher in all areas on latest Annual Performance Report
• Eligible to repeat after 2 academic years

Selection process:

• Recommendation to the Dean by the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Awards Committee

Nomination submission deadline: THE NOMINATION PROCESS HAS CONCLUDED FOR 2023

AFTER YOU SUBMIT A NOMINATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO JIM MURPHY at murphy@nmsu.edu and within the body of the email indicate the name of the person you have nominated for Outstanding Faculty Achievement in Teaching. Thanks.

In appreciation for the dedication and accomplishments of our faculty members, the College of Arts and Sciences has established Outstanding Faculty Achievement Awards. The purpose of these awards is to reward and recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in Scholarship/Research/Creative Activities, Outreach, and Teaching, in accordance to the mission of New Mexico State University.

Outstanding Faculty Achievement in Scholarship/Research/Creative Activities ($1500)

Criteria:

• Achieved recent exceptional levels of quality scholarship/research/or creative activity
• Regional, national or international recognition that may include but is not limited to: publishing, major grant funding, career award, fellowship, performances or other honors

Eligibility:

THIS AWARD IS SELECTED THROUGH A NOMINATION PROCESS. A DEPARTMENT HEAD OR FACULTY MEMBER MAY NOMINATE A FACULTY MEMBER FOR THIS AWARD. THE APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE COLLECTED AND THE FORM SUBMITTED BY THE NOMINATOR. Self nominations are accepted.

• Tenured or Tenure Track-Not Yet Tenured
• Eligible to repeat after 2 academic years
• Meets Expectations or higher in all areas on the latest Annual Performance Report

Selection process:

• Recommendation to the Dean by the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Awards Committee with preference to international or national recognition.

Nomination submission deadline: THE NOMINATION PROCESS HAS CONCLUDED FOR 2023

•  2023
  • Kelly Jenks, Anthropology
•  2022
  • Wladimir Lyra, Astronomy
•  2021
  • Scott Ferrenberg, Biology
  • Simon Gollo, Music
•  2020
  • Tiziana Giorgi, Mathematical Sciences
  • Erik Yukl, Chemistry & Biochemistry
•  2019
  • Anatoly Klypin, Astronomy
  • Mary Alice Scott, Anthropology
  • Rachel Stevens, Art
•  2018
  • Thaddieus Conner, Government
  • Ilana Lapid, Creative Media Institute
• 2017
  • Jianjun Tian, Mathematical Sciences
• 2016
  • Margaret Goehring, Art
  • Peter Houde, Biology

The S.P. Manasse and Margaret Manasse Scholar Endowed Fund recognition will be awarded to a faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences for support of research/creative activity, outreach, or teaching. One Manasse Scholar will be selected each spring. The award is in the amount of $10,000 and the recipient will have 2 years to spend the funds. The money may be used to support any special project in research/creative activity, service/outreach, or teaching. The Manasse Scholar will be selected by the Dean based upon a recommendation provided by the College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Awards Committee. The Committee’s recommendation will be based upon the following criteria that are outlined in the Manasse endowment agreement.

The recipient of this award shall:

• Be an eminent scholar whose record and reputation comports with being named the recipient of this award
• Be actively engaged in scholarship, teaching, and/or service/outreach
• Have made significant contributions to scholarship and/or education in his/her chosen area
• Brings excellence to his/her chosen discipline
• Provides leadership to faculty and students through scholarship or exemplary academic teaching and classroom rigor

Application requirements and process:

• Applications are open to all faculty members
• Applicants must submit a document (5 pages or less) that outlines the significant contributions they have made to their discipline in teaching, research, outreach, or creative activity
• Provide a brief description of current research, teaching, outreach, and/or creative activity
• Provide a current CV

Application/nomination submission deadline: THE APPLICATION/NOMINATION PROCESS HAS CONCLUDED FOR 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences recognizes the value of faculty development through travel opportunities that include attending conferences, workshops, meetings, exhibitions, and professional symposia. Competitively awarded Faculty Travel Grants are designed to help facilitate travel for faculty participation and recognition at conferences, conventions wotkshops, performances, exhibitions, etc., and may be used for travel related to dissemination of faculty research, creative activity, teaching, or outreach development. The College will place the award travel funds in an operating account within the awarded faculty member’s department for support of the travel described in the selected application.

SUMMER  2023
FACULTY TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
APPLICATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN:
10:00 PM MDT, Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

This SUMMER 2023 application opportunity is for travel commencing on or after July 01, 2023 and concluding no later than September 30, 2023.

Faculty Travel Grants are not expected to exceed $1500.

It is anticipated that 8 Faculty Travel Grants will arise from this Summer 2023 Faculty Travel Grant call for applications.

It is expected that award funds will be used for: transportation, lodging, meals, registration, shipping of exhibited works, etc.

 Your application will include:
- Your name, position/rank, department
- Identification of the Destination Conference/Workshop/Performance/etc. and its location
- An Application Narrative, which reitarates your position/rank, the Conference/Workshop/Performance/etc. you will attend and participate in, the dates of your travel, the form of your participation (performance, exhibition, talk, panel, etc.), the professional value of your participation and presentation/exhibition/etc. at the destination conference/workshop/performance/etc., and including a Budget for your proposed travel (the $ amount you are requesting from this Travel Grant program, plus other sources of funding that will assist in covering the full cost of the proposed travel);  you will upload your Application Narrative as a PDF, and within the same file or separately (also a PDF) an upload of your CV

Selection process:

Recommendation to the Dean by the College of Art and Sciences Creative and Research Activities Affairs Committee, with preference given to faculty who provide evidence the travel grant will specifically enhance their scholarship and benefit the faculty member recipient, their department, and the college.

Criteria for selection:

• Demonstrated dissemination of faculty research, creative activity, teaching, or outreach outcomes.
• The professional value of your participation as described in your Application Narrative
• A Recognition to be received by you at your destination event: e.g invited featured performer or presenter or speaker; substantial professional organization award recipient, etc., is considered a strengthening application attribute when applications are evaluated

Eligibility:

• Tenured or Tenure Track or College Track faculty are eligible to apply
• “Meets Expectations” or higher in all areas on latest Department Head evaluation
• Previous recipients must wait two intervening academic years to reapply. For example: a Faculty Travel Grant award recipient in academic year (fall or spring) 2020-2021 is not eligible for a subsequent award until academic year 2023-2024.

AFTER YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO JIM MURPHY at murphy@nmsu.edu and within the body of the email indicate that you have submitted a Travel Grant application. Thanks.

Recent College of A&S Faculty Travel Grant awardees (again eligible for a Travel Grant award after an intervening two academic year exclusion):

Rani Alexander (Anthropology)
Kate Bove (Languages & Linguistics)
Motoko Furuhashi (Art)
Meg Goeghring (Art)
Anne Hubbell (Communication Studies)
Kelly Jenks (Anthropology)
Bree Lamb/Josh Clark (Art)
Amy Lanasa (Creative Media Institute)
Clinton Lanier (English)
Karen Mabry (Biology)
Gabriela Morales (Communication Studies)
Teri Orr (Biology)
Liz Schirmer (English)
Duli Shi (Communication Studies)
Lois Stanford (Anthropology)
Lisa Van Winkle (Music)
Justine Wells (English)
Stefan Zollner (Physics)