Submissions accepted October 31 until 11:59pm on Friday, November 21. One slate of nominees per nominator. Nominees will be notified by CETL and provided instructions for submitting an awards application packet  in early December.  

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University Teaching Fellow

The Teaching Fellow Award is a prestigious career honor that celebrates those who embody the highest standards of teaching excellence at UConn. Recipients of this award have consistently excelled as outstanding educators who foster student learning and create inclusive teaching environments. University Teaching Fellows are highly regarded by colleagues both within and beyond the University as exemplary educators. Their work reflects a sustained commitment to research-based teaching, best practices, and a strong record of contributions to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).   

Nominees must be full-time faculty with at least five consecutive years of service at the University.  

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Teaching Innovation Award

The Teaching Innovation Award honors imaginative and impactful advancements in teaching, learning strategies, and assessment methods. Recipients of this award are recognized by their peers for their pedagogical curiosity, commitment to active experimentation, and groundbreaking contributions to education. They have implemented novel approaches, technologies, or methodologies in the learning environment that deepen learning and student engagement.   

Nominees must be full-time faculty members with at least three consecutive years of service at the University.

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Outstanding Adjunct Awards

The Outstanding Adjunct Award recognizes adjunct faculty who have demonstrated exceptional teaching effectiveness, fostering high levels of student learning and engagement. Award recipients are celebrated by their department and campus colleagues for their unwavering dedication to student success and their significant contributions to the University’s learning community.   

Nominees must have completed a minimum of three semesters of service at the University.  

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Outstanding Graduate Student Awards

The Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award honors graduate teaching assistants and instructors of record who demonstrate exceptional dedication and effectiveness in the classroom or laboratory. Nominees for this award are distinguished by their exemplary instructional abilities, outstanding interpersonal skills, and meaningful contributions to enhancing instructional programs, fostering student success, and promoting engagement.   

All Graduate Teaching Assistants and Instructors of Record are eligible for nomination, highlighting their vital role in advancing the University’s educational mission.

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Exemplary Online Teaching Award

The Exemplary Online Teaching Award honors instructors who demonstrate the highest standards of excellence in online education through research-informed, student-centered teaching. Recipients create inclusive, interactive, and intellectually engaging online environments that foster learning, belonging, and student success. 

Nominees are evaluated on their overall excellence as online educators and on evidence of these practices. Eligible nominees include full-time, adjunct, or graduate instructors who have taught at least one online asynchronous course at the University within the past 18 months. A course must be submitted for review that has completed a Quality Matters (QM) Self- or Peer-Review within that period, earning a minimum score of 85 percent with all essential standards met.

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