On behalf of:Dr. Qianping GuChair of the School of Computing Science Teaching Award Committee, 2023Every had that one
amazing prof and want their greatness to be awarded for? Read on:
The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes exceptional instructors in the School of Computing Science who deliver high-quality materials, design innovative and engaging teaching methods, and create respectful and inclusive learning environments for students. The award has been given annually to one or more faculty members in the School who goes "above and beyond" the normal teaching activities. The award considers teaching activities in the two most recent academic years (2021-2022). A faculty member may receive this award only once in any five-year period.
*The previous winners during that period are: Brian Fraser, Igor Shinkar, Angelica Lim, and Gregory Baker.
The award is adjudicated by the
Teaching Awards Committee in the School, which includes multiple faculty members as well as one graduate student and one undergraduate student, nominated by the graduate and undergraduate students societies in the School, respectively. The Teaching Award Committee may also include prior winners of this award.
Selection Criteria:The Teaching Awards Committee will evaluate candidates using the following criteria:
• Quality of teaching, including the ability to clearly present complex information, the creation of an engaging and supportive environment, and student success.
• Exemplifies the six fundamental values of academic integrity: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.
• Innovation of teaching, including updating course material, adoption of innovative teaching methods, and development of tools.
• Impact on the community, including leading teaching initiatives, delivering talks on teaching innovation, and contribution to outreach activities.
Nomination Process:Any faculty member or student in the School of Computing Science can
submit one or more nominations to the Teaching Awards Committee by sending an email to mailto:csawards@sfu.ca. A group of students and/or multiple faculty members can
submit a joint nomination. The nomination should describe the nominee’s contributions to one or more of the above criteria.
Timeline (for this year):• Nominations accepted from now to
February 28, 2023• Review process conducted between
March 1st to March 24, 2023• Award announced at the
School meeting in MayExpectations from of the Award Winner:• Share their teaching success with colleagues and students in a public talk or seminar
• Serve on the Teaching Award committee for at least one year
