Faculty Awards

The Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award was established in 2004 to acknowledge research, scholarship, and creative activity are essential components to the CSUDH mission. Moreover, this award recognizes these professional activities provide intellectual stimulation and motivation for student learning, are an impetus for students to emulate the work of their professors, and bring recognition and prestige to the institution; it is important to recognize faculty who are working at the frontier of their discipline and contributing to human knowledge. Maintaining current involvement in their disciplines enables CSUDH faculty to be part of, and to reach out to, the academic community at large as well as the immediate community that we serve; that scholarship, research and creative activity distinguish the professional work of faculty in higher education; and further, that CSUDH has a tradition of excellent research, scholarship, and creative activity. The criteria for this award shall include consideration of: the quality and number of peer-reviewed publications; the extent of externally funded work; the visibility or recognition of creative activity; evidence of originality and creativity; evidence of excellence, including exhibitions, presentations, invitations; awards, citations, and recognition by peers and the public. All CSUDH faculty are eligible for this award.

The Excellence in Service Award recognizes faculty contributions to University governance and development. This award acknowledges service as an essential component of the mission of CSUDH and its importance to the functioning of faculty members; the professional activities related to university governance, decision-making, institutional growth, internal communication, and dissemination of data and knowledge are important elements for the functioning and development of the University; professional activities extend beyond the walls of the University and create a positive environment for our students’ lives off campus and our affiliates in business, non-profit and charitable establishments are valuable contributions to the University’s mission and goals. Service provides collegial foundations and a commitment by participants to the continued interconnection of faculty across the disciplines and to the institution as a whole; and further, that it is important to recognize faculty who serve the University without compensation in a capacity that is distinct from either teaching or research. For this award, consideration is based on the quality and degree of service in a number of areas, including working on committees, task forces, councils, etc.; giving seminars; developing programs with elementary, middle, or high schools; student counseling and advising; working on the Academic Senate or statewide Senate; contributing to professional societies such as the moderation of panels; the drafting of important documents such as mission statements and by-laws. Consideration shall also be given to the visibility of results of such service on the University campus; evidence of originality and creativity in providing solutions to, and/or in resolving, institutional questions facing the University; evidence of excellence and dedication to the Dominguez Hills campus and community; recognition by peers and the public. All CSUDH full-time faculty and lecturers (except those who teach primarily at another campus) are eligible for this award provided that they have not have received the award within the past five (5) years.

2021 Faculty Award Recipient:
Dr. Donna J. Nicol
Africana Studies Department, CAH

Past Recipients:

Named in honor of the founding Vice President for Academic Affairs at CSUDH, the Lyle E. Gibson Dominguez Hills Distinguished Teacher Award originally recognized two (2) faculty members. Revised in 2004 for one recipient, this award continues to recognize a faculty member who knows their subject thoroughly, who manifests in their teaching an understanding of broad areas of knowledge, and who demonstrates an ability to select, organize, and interpret, with discernment, the materials relevant to the courses they teach. This award recognizes the person’s ability to communicate the materials of their courses effectively, for their active interest in the progress of students as individuals, and for qualities that lead that person to search continually for new and creative ways to present materials and to generate intellectual enthusiasm among students. All CSUDH full-time faculty and lecturers (except those who teach primarily at another campus) are eligible for this award provided that they have not have received the award within the past five (5) years.

2021 Faculty Award Recipient:
Dr. Kirstin L. Ellsworth
Art and Design Department, CAH

Past Recipients:

The Presidential Outstanding Professor Awards, originally established by the CSU Board of Trustees in September 1963, recognizes excellence in teaching. In 1995, the Board of Trustees discontinued the statewide awards, but CSUDH has continued the program as an annual campus-based award. Revised in 2004 and now called the Presidential Outstanding Professor Award, this honor recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in all areas of faculty performance, i.e., as a teacher, as a member of their profession, and as a member of the campus and community. All CSUDH full-time faculty (except those who do their teaching, research, and service primarily at another campus) that have not have received the award within the past five (5) years are eligible for this award.

2021 Faculty Award Recipient:
Dr. Terry McGlynn
Biology Department, CNBS

Past Recipients:

AY 2022-2023: Assigned Time for Exceptional Levels of Service to Students Call. Deadline: Monday, April 4, 2022.

• AA2018-01: Assigned Time for Exceptional Levels of Service to Students Policy [PDF]
• AY 2022-2023 Assigned Time for Exceptional Levels of Service to Students Form [PDF]

Greetings,

I am pleased to announce the call for the Academic Year 2022-2023 submission to request “Assigned Time for Exceptional Levels of Service to Students.” All unit 3 Faculty are eligible to submit proposals. Faculty who have previously received assigned time under this program and have not filed a report on their activities are not eligible to receive an additional award until their final report has been received. Faculty members already receiving assigned time for the same general category of activity (e.g., assigned time for excess enrollments, assigned time for committee service) shall not be eligible for support from this program. It is anticipated that up to six (6) awards will be granted for the Spring 2023 semester. An application for assigned time to support exceptional levels of service to students shall consist of:

A 500-word narrative explaining the activity you propose will improve student’s learning experiences beyond your standard professional responsibilities; in particular, please highlight activities as they (per CBA Article 20.37) “support underserved, first-generation, and/or underrepresented students; the development and implementation of high-impact educational practices; curricular redesign intended to improve student access and success; service to the department, college, university, or community that goes significantly beyond the normal expectations of all faculty.”

1. Include an approximation of the hours your activity will take during the semester and if additional time outside of the semester is needed;

2. A current CV (two-page maximum)

3. A brief letter of support from a CSUDH employee (other than the applicant) regarding the value and potential outcome of the activity.

4. Signatures from your College Dean and Department Chair/Program Coordinator, indicating their endorsement for your proposal and acknowledgment that they are not providing assigned time for the proposal.

Proposals for the AY 2022-2023 are due electronically on Monday, April 4, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please submit your application along with the required supporting documents via Interfolio.

Sincerely,

Dr. Cheryl Koos

Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs and Development

Due: Monday, April 4, 2022

AY 2022-2023 - Assigned Time for Exceptional Levels of Service to Students Form [PDF]

All Other Faculty Award Nominations Due November 30, 2021

Faculty Award Nomination form [PDF]