Teaching Excellence Awards: 2012/13 scheme
09 Jan 2013
Submissions are invited from academic and related staff who can demonstrate a significant and sustained commitment to excellence in teaching or in supporting teaching.
The criteria for the awards are:
- Individual Excellence: evidence of promoting and enhancing the student experience;
- Raising the Profile of Excellence: evidence of supporting colleagues and influencing support for student learning in (and, if appropriate, beyond) the University, through demonstrating impact and engagement beyond the nominee's immediate academic or professional role;
- Developing Excellence: the nominee's commitment to her/his ongoing professional development with regard to teaching and learning and/or learning support.
Both academic and related colleagues teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels are eligible for these awards.
The University will make up to six awards this year and may also issue commendations at the discretion of the decision panel. Recipients may use them to develop their teaching or career. The period of award is three years.
You can find full information and guidance on writing/completing a statement of support for a candidate online at the Teaching and Learning Support Office website:
Please note that the submission requirements and the process have changed following consultation with the Teaching and Learning Group, so please check the guidance before collating a submission.
Submission deadlines
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (submission by 17 January 2013)
For all enquiries and support for the development and writing of the case, please contact:
- Rosemary Tomkinson, Academic Support, Teaching Innovation and Development Advisor, at rosemary.tomkinson@manchester.ac.uk
Faculty of Humanities (submission by 25 January 2013)
For queries about submitting a case, please contact:
- Emma Rose, Senior QAE Administrator, at emma.rose@manchester.ac.uk
Faculty of Life Sciences (submission by 2 January 2013 - CLOSED)
For administrative queries about submitting a case please contact:
- Carol Rowlinson, Head of Education Services, at carol.l.rowlinson@manchester.ac.uk
Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences (submission by 14 January 2013)
For all initial queries, and for administrative queries, please contact:
- Wayne Bulbrook, Teaching and Learning Office, at wayne.bulbrook@manchester.ac.uk
Cultural Assets, Academic Services and Professional Support Services (submission by by 18 January 2013)
For all queries, please contact:
- Patricia Clift Martin at patricia.clift-martin@manchester.ac.uk
Key dates
- Final date for submission to the TLSO by the Faculties 25 February 2013
- Panel decision on successful candidates March 2013