Outreach & Engagement Award

Application Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019

Purpose:
To recognize, encourage, and reward faculty who have raised the public profile of the Faculty of Science within the local region and beyond. 

Criteria:
The committee will be examining the application packages for evidence of (but not limited to):

Participation in community-oriented projects that reflect positively on the university
Responding to community needs and priorities through the sharing of knowledge and expertise
Strengthening collaborations with public organizations or communities to bring about educational experiences mutually beneficial to both public & university

Eligibility:
All ranks of Science faculty members (tenure, tenure-track, AAS, Sessional Lecturers, Limited Term).  Nominees must not have received this award during the previous 5 years.

Nomination Process:
Nominations may be made by colleagues, students or through self-nomination.

Application Packages will include:

  1. Nomination letter or application detailing the reasons for the submission.
  2. One letter of support
  3. CV

Application packages should be submitted electronically to:
Laura McLean, Secretary for the Dean of Science (lmclean@uwindsor.ca)

Review Process:
Application packages will be circulated to the Award Committee electronically for individual review.  The committee will then meet to discuss the applications, and reach a decision.

The Award Committee, struck and chaired by the Dean of Science, will consist of Department Heads (or their designates).

Award:
The Award will be given to a maximum of one individual each year.  Successful applicants will receive a $1,000 research grant, and a certificate, that will be presented at the Faculty of Science Spring & Shout event on April 3, 2019.

For additional information, please contact:
Laura McLean, Secretary for the Dean of Science, Ext. 3010 (lmclean@uwindsor.ca)