The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and McGraw-Hill Higher Education annually awards the Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award to one exceptional teacher at the annual First-Year Experience Conference.
The winner will receive:
- Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars plaque
- Cash award of $1,000
- Travel expenses to attend the annual First-Year Experience Conference up to $750
A dean or chief academic officer can submit one nomination from the university. Nominate an instructor who has achieved great success in teaching first-year seminars and who inspires student learning, development, and success. The selection committee includes a national panel composed of members and former members of the Advisory Board of the National Resource Center, past outstanding first-year student advocates, and other leaders in American higher education.
Important Dates:
August: Submission for nominations opens
February: Award recipient is be recognized at the Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience
Sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education and The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, University of South Carolina