Award Descriptions

• Outstanding Faculty Award

  
  Number Awarded: One (1)

  Summary
  
  The College of Human Medicine Outstanding Faculty Award recognizes outstanding service by college of Human Medicine faculty in the areas of teaching, research, clinical service, and public outreach. Nominations for the award may be submitted by a present or former college faculty member, student, or resident.
  
  If nominees for the college Outstanding Faculty Award meet the university criteria, they may also be nominated for the MSU William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award (up to 3 nominations can be submitted by the college).
  
  Criteria
  
  Each nominee will be assessed against the following principal criteria:

  • Evidence of exceptional instructional performance in a variety of settings including professional, graduate, and undergraduate students, curriculum development, development of innovative course material, scholarly work related to teaching, and academic advising.
    
    
  • Evidence of exceptional research, creative and scholarly activities in traditional, non-traditional or emerging areas with recognition that scholarly distinction can be demonstrated in a variety of ways such as creative synthesis, interpretation and application of existing knowledge, as well as discovery of new knowledge; OR evidence of exceptional clinical service.
    
    
  • Evidence of exceptional public outreach achievement in local, national or international settings that builds upon the faculty member’s professional expertise involving such external activities as consultation and technical assistance, policy analysis, organizing continuing medical education programs, program development and evaluation, and public information.
    
    
  • While not as important as the three criteria listed above, evidence of other contributions to Michigan State University, e.g., in academic administration and governance may also be considered by the Awards Subcommittee. Administrative excellence and length of service, however, should not be used as major criteria for nomination.
    
    
  • Generally, nominees have at least five years of service at Michigan State University.

  
  Eligibility
  
  CHM faculty with an appointment in the tenure, health programs (HP), or fixed term appointment systems.
• Teacher-Scholar Award

  Number Awarded: Two (2)

  Summary
  
  The College of Human Medicine Teacher/Scholar Award seeks to recognize junior faculty who, through achievements in the early stages of their MSU career, demonstrate outstanding potential to become distinguished college faculty in the future. Typical recipients have earned the respect of students and colleagues for their devotion to and skill in teaching. If nominees for the the college's Teacher-Scholar Award meets the university criteria, they may also be nominated for the MSU Teacher-Scholar Award (up to 4 nominations can be submitted by the college). 
  
  Criteria
  
  Junior faculty nominees are evaluated on the following:

  • Instructional effectiveness as evidenced by impact on students.
    
    
  • Use of innovative techniques and/or approaches in teaching.
    
    
  • Scholarly promise.
    
    
  • Public service/outreach activities.

  Eligibility
  
  The faculty member must hold the rank of assistant professor or associate professor in the tenure appointment system, have an appointment in the health programs appointment system, or have an appointment in the fixed term appointment system and, at the beginning of the award period, must have served on the faculty for at least two semesters but no more than seven academic years at Michigan State University. In addition, nominees must not have more than ten years of employment experience of all kinds since the receipt of the terminal degree applicable to their discipline. “Postdoc” appointments are not counted in determining eligibility.
• Excellence in Teaching Award

  Number Awarded: One (1)

  Summary
  
  The College of Human Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award seeks to recognize faculty and academic specialists who, through achievements in their MSU career, exemplify commitment to excellence in teaching. Typical recipients have earned the respect of students and colleagues for their devotion to and skill in teaching.
  
  Criteria

  Nominees are evaluated on the following:

  • Evidence of exceptional instructional performance in a variety of settings including professional, graduate, and undergraduate students, curriculum development, development of innovative course material, scholarly work related to teaching, and academic advising.
    
    
  • Instructional and scholarly works and grants centered around teaching. 
    
    
  • Evidence of mentoring and advising students and student interest groups.

  Eligibility
  

  Open to all faculty engaged in teaching which includes faculty appointed in the tenure, health programs (HP), and fixed term systems and academic specialists at any career stage.

• Outstanding Clinician Award

  Number Awarded: One (1)

  Summary
  
  The College of Human Medicine Outstanding Clinician Award recognizes a faculty member who serves as a role model for CHM students and colleagues, especially in the performance of their clinical responsibilities. Nominations for the award must be submitted by a CHM faculty member. Students, residents, house staff, clinical colleagues, and/or patients may be co-nominators.
  
  Criteria

  Nominees should exemplify the six professional responsibilities defining the CHM Virtuous Professional: competence, honesty, compassion, respect for others, professional responsibility, and social responsibility.

  Eligibility

  CHM faculty with an appointment in the tenure, health programs (HP), or fixed term appointment systems. The nominee must be a CHM clinician who performs clinical services for or on behalf of MSU; the nomination must be endorsed by the department or unit in which the nominee’s appointment resides.

• Outstanding Community Faculty Award

  Number Awarded: One (1)

  Summary
  
  Delivery of CHM educational programs is heavily dependent upon faculty who reside and work in communities throughout the state. The College of Human Medicine Outstanding Community Faculty Award honors a member of our community-based faculty for their significant contribution to the college. The recipient of this award is generally not employed by MSU but is committed to, and devotes significant time and effort to, an academic career, demonstrating academic and/or research excellence.
  
  Criteria

  The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, or service.

  Eligibility

  The nominee must have a current CHM MSU faculty appointment and generally is not employed directly by MSU; if employed by MSU, the MSU appointment must be less than 50%.

• Outstanding Community Volunteer Faculty Award

  Number Awarded: One (1)

  Summary
  
  Delivery of CHM educational programs is heavily dependent upon faculty who reside and work in communities throughout the state. Of particular note and importance are those volunteer faculty who donate their time and energy to the college with no expectation of financial compensation. The College of Human Medicine Outstanding Community Volunteer Faculty Award recognizes a faculty member from one of our communities who serves as an outstanding role model in the college’s educational program.
  
  Criteria

  The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, or service.

  Eligibility

  The nominee must hold a CHM clinical or adjunct (aka non-paid or volunteer) faculty appointment and not receive any requital for teaching, directly or indirectly, from MSU.

• Junior Faculty Mentoring Award

  Number Awarded: One (1)

  Summary
  
  This award recognizes a faculty member who has served as an outstanding mentor and has successfully guided a junior faculty member(s) through their academic career path. A good mentor recognizes the importance of strong mentoring and keeps the mentee’s best interest foremost. The mentoring relationship must be confidential and built on a foundation of mutual trust and honesty.
  
  Criteria

  The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in mentoring junior faculty. The following criteria are to be addressed in nominations:

  • Professional Development. Serves as an effective role model and resource for channeling energies into successful research, teaching and instructional navigation. Assists in expansion of a professional network and creates avenues of recognition for the mentee and their body of work. Works to clarify a balance of the mentee’s new duties as part of a faculty, department, college, university, and professional field. 
    
    
  • Holistic balance. Respects and accepts the mentee as an individual in all aspects of life by expressing a genuine interest beyond the academic arena. This is exemplified by being a strong role model, serving as a resource for university support and encouraging the establishment and maintenance of a healthy balance of work and home life.

  Eligibility
  

  CHM faculty holding an appointment in the tenure, health programs (HP), or fixed term appointment systems. Nominations are accepted from the nominee’s supervisor, colleagues, or mentee(s).

• Early Career Research Excellence Award

  Number Awarded: Three (3)
  (one award designated to a physician-scientist and two to basic scientists)

  Summary
  
  This award recognizes early career faculty members who have demonstrated early success in basic science, clinical, epidemiological, or translational research. Particular consideration will be given to nominees who have enhanced the research stature of the college.
  
  Criteria

  The selection committee will consider the scope of the nominee’s research accomplishments (external funding, publications, etc.) in proportion to their allotted effort allocation for scholarly activity.

  Eligibility

  The selection committee defines early career faculty to be those no more than ten (10) years after their first junior faculty (i.e., assistant professor) appointment at CHM MSU. This award is intended for faculty with a current rank of assistant or associate professor.

• Research Excellence Award

  Number Awarded: Up to two (2) awards
  
  

  Summary
  
  This award recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated sustained success in basic science, clinical, epidemiological, or translational research. This is demonstrated by a strong record of publications, grant funding, and national or international recognition. Consideration will be given to nominees who have enhanced the research stature of the college.
  
  Criteria

  The selection committee will consider the scope of the nominee’s research accomplishments in proportion to their allotted time for scholarly activity within their faculty appointment.

  Eligibility

  The selection committee will consider sustained and longitudinal research over the course of a career. This award is not intended for early career faculty.

• Outstanding Curriculum Contribution Award

  Number Awarded: Two (2)

  Summary
  
  This award recognizes CHM faculty members who have made innovative or exceptional contributions to the development of CHM’s curriculum.
  
  Criteria

  The selection committee will consider student feedback and/or performance in curriculum contribution.

  Eligibility

  CHM faculty in any appointment system of any rank.

• Lester J. Evans, MD, CHM Distinguished Service Award

  Number Awarded: One (1)

  Summary
  
  The Lester J. Evans, MD, Distinguished Service Award is granted to recognize those individuals who have made major and enduring contributions to the development of the College of Human Medicine. Past winners have included former deans of the college, individuals who have founded a department, faculty who have developed or promoted innovative educational programs, and individuals who have helped to shape a community network.
  
  Criteria

  Accomplishments and impact at a standard of “Lifetime Achievement.”

  Eligibility

  Any faculty member who holds or has held a faculty appointment of any type in CHM MSU or any current or former staff may be considered for the award. The dean of the College of Human Medicine, in consultation with the College Advisory Council, will select the recipient of the award. A letter of nomination detailing the nominee’s contributions to the college should be submitted to the dean for consideration. There is no nomination form for this award.

• Distinguished Academic Staff Award

  Number Awarded: One (1)

  Summary
  
  The College of Human Medicine Distinguished Academic Staff Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of those professionals who serve the university and the college as academic specialists, providing contributions in advising, curriculum development, teaching, outreach and/or research. Nominations may be initiated by faculty, colleagues, administrators, alumni, students, and faculty or student organizations. Self-nominations are also welcome. If nominees for the CHM Distinguished Academic Staff Award meet the university criteria, they may also be nominated for the MSU Distinguished Academic Staff Award (there is no limit to the number of nominations that can be made by the college).
  
  Criteria

  Nominees shall have a sustained record of excellence in one of the areas listed above and will reflect the values of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Nominees will be assessed using the following general criteria:

  • Evidence of excellence and widely recognized academic unit contributions in areas such as advising, curriculum development, teaching, outreach, and/or research. 
    
    
  • Evidence of innovative and creative contributions through individual or team membership efforts in the areas of advising, curriculum development, teaching, outreach, and/or research, and related administrative involvement that reflects excellence and promotes the mission of the university.

  Eligibility
  

  The nominee must be a member of the academic staff appointed as an academic specialist in CHM for a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous service.