Faculty and Staff Awards

The College of Engineering and Applied Science accepts nominations for the following awards to recognize outstanding faculty and staff in the college. Click on the designated link for nomination procedures and selection criteria.

Nominations by Students

• Outstanding Advisor Award recognizes a faculty and/or staff advisor in the college who demonstrates exceptional advising skills and who serves as a role model to other advisors in the college. Nominations due: May 16, 2008
• John & Mercedes Peebles Innovation in Education Award recognizes a faculty member in the college who has shown a unique commitment to students demonstrated through innovations in education. Nominations due: April 7, 2008
• Sullivan-Carlson Innovation in Teaching Award recognizes an instructor in the college who demonstrates initiative and innovation in developing and using hands-on curriculum.

Nominations by Departments or Programs (Due:  Sept. 26, 2008)

• Charles A. Hutchinson Memorial Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member in the college who has shown consistent dedication to teaching, education, and students.
• Max S. Peters Faculty Service Award recognizes a faculty member in the college for outstanding service to the profession of engineering, the college, the university, and/or the citizens of the state of Colorado.
• College of Engineering Faculty Research Award recognizes a faculty member in the college who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge through research activities.
• College of Engineering Outstanding Staff Award recognizes a staff member in the college who has made outstanding contributions that benefit the students, staff, and faculty of his or her department or program and the college.

Ongoing Awards

• Professional Exempt Employee Award recognizes special contributions or accomplishments to the college.
• Classified Staff Employee Award recognizes a classified staff member's special accomplishments or contributions to the college, such as excellent customer service, innovative ideas that serve to improve the college, creativity in the workplace, and exemplary performance while completing a project or job task.
• Employee Recognition Award was established to help retain the best employees and provide incentive for continued excellence. The award is rotated between the various departments and programs on a monthly basis to ensure that each unit has the opportunity to honor its staff.
• Dean's Performance Awards recognize outstanding performance by faculty and are awarded annually in the categories of teaching, research, professional progress, and junior faculty.