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

FALL  2023
FACULTY TRAVEL AWARD APPLICATION
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5:00pm, Tuesday, September 5, 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. Faculty Travel Grants are designed to provide at least partial support for faculty travel for active participation and recognition at conferences, conventions workshops, performances, exhibitions, etc., as outlined in the criteria below. Award funds are intended to be used for transportation, lodging, meals, registration, shipping of exhibited works and the like. Funds may be requested for up to $1750.

The College will offer three rounds of faculty travel grants each year:

• Fall travel grants to cover travel that starts between October 1^st and December 31^st (applications will be due in early September)
• Spring travel grants to cover travel that starts between January 1^st and May 15^th (applications will be due late November/early December)
• Summer travel grants to cover travel that starts between May 16^th and September 30^th (applications will be due mid-late April)

Selection process:

Recommendation to the Dean by the College of Art and Sciences Creative and Research Activities Affairs Committee.

Criteria for selection:

• Record of dissemination of faculty research, creative activity, teaching, or outreach outcomes and actual or potential dissemination through the current application
• The professional value of your participation on your scholarship and career development
• Recognition or honor at your destination event: e.g., invited featured performer or presenter or speaker; substantial professional organization award recipient, etc., is considered an additional strength of an application 

Eligibility:

• Tenured or Tenure Track or College Track faculty
• “Successful/effective performance (EP)” or higher in all areas on latest Department Head evaluation
• Have not received a Faculty Travel Grant in the prior two academic years. 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.

Fall 2023 faculty travel grant applications will be due by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 5^th.  It is anticipated that 14 Fall Faculty Travel Grants will be awarded. 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.

Please submit your application at the link below:

Fall 2023 Faculty Travel Award Application

You will be asked to include:

• Your planned destination (city/state/country), the starting date of your travel and the name of the conference/workshop/etc.
• Confirmation that you have not received an Arts & Sciences faculty travel award in the previous two academic years (see eligibility)
• Confirmation that you have successful/effective performance (EP) (or higher) in all areas of the most recently available department head appraisal of the APR
• Confirmation that you will follow all NMSU policies and procedures for international travel (if an awarded travel grant involves international travel)
• A description of how the planned travel meets the criteria specified for this award (please provide sufficient detail to allow the reviewers to understand the nature of your participation, dissemination, and the potential impact of your planned activity on your scholarship and professional development)
• A specific budget for your planned travel (up to $1750)
• Other sources of funding available to support this travel (if total cost will exceed $1750)
• Your current CV (as an upload)

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)