Overview
Annually, the Graduate College issues a call for nominations to identify faculty who excel in their teaching and mentoring of graduate and professional students. The Graduate Teaching and Mentoring Awards are the highest honor presented by the Graduate College in recognition of distinguished teaching and mentoring of graduate students. Excellence in graduate teaching and mentoring is critical to the Mission of the Graduate College and contributes to a thriving graduate community. Awardees are recognized at the annual Outstanding Faculty Awards celebration (Presidential Events & University Ceremonies) for their long-standing commitment to excellence in graduate education, including mentoring, professional development, and a dedication to creating a learning environment in which all graduate students thrive. Individuals wishing to enhance their mentoring excellence are encouraged to complete the mentor training available through the MENTOR (Mentorship through Effective Networking, Transformational Opportunities, and Research) Institute.
This award is recognized at the Outstanding Faculty Awards celebration hosted by Presidential Events & University Ceremonies. Two candidates will be awarded. Each awardee will receive $2,500.00, a medallion, and plaque.
Eligibility
UArizona faculty who have a record of excellence and commitment to graduate education are eligible for nomination. Candidates may be nominated by students, staff, faculty members, department heads, or deans. A committee of faculty members and university professionals review the nomination packets and make their recommendations to the Dean of the Graduate College. The selection committee will prioritize nominees who have completed the MENTOR training.
Nominations
Submission Portal is Open! The Deadline is May 30, 2025.
All nomination materials must be submitted through the Arizona Cultivate form.
Please note that submitters will need to log in with their UArizona NetID to access the form. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
What is Required for the Submission
Each document should be saved as a separate PDF file and uploaded into the portal.
- A nomination letter, specifically addressing the candidate’s qualifications for the award. The letter should provide specific examples that demonstrate the exceptional quality of both graduate teaching and mentoring by the nominee. There may be multiple signatures on the nomination letter.
- Letters of support with at least two letters from graduate students. The letters should be combined into one document.
- A current curriculum vitae for the nominee.
- A list of graduate courses taught within the last three years at the University of Arizona.
- A list of graduate student committees and advisees, along with service on committees directly related to graduate education (e.g., Graduate Committees, Graduate Council, Graduate Admissions, etc.).
Preference will be given to faculty who have completed the Level 1 MENTOR Institute training. Please confirm whether the faculty member and/or their advisees have completed the training.
Preference will be given to first-time awardees.
Questions?
For questions regarding submission of the nomination packet, please contact:
Lori D'Anna, Executive Associate to the Dean
ldanna@email.arizona.edu