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I am pleased to announce a new university-wide teaching award, designed specifically to honor faculty who mentor Ph.D. students. This prize is intended to underscore the University's strategic emphasis on graduate education, by celebrating the accomplishment of faculty who show special distinction in doctoral education. The new award has been endorsed by both the Council of Graduate Deans and the Graduate Council of the Faculties.

--Peter Conn, Deputy Provost

 

Provost's Award for Distinguished Ph.D. Teaching and Mentoring

The Provost's Award for Distinguished Ph.D. Teaching and Mentoring recognizes excellence in the teaching and mentoring of doctoral students. The award will be presented to two outstanding faculty members each year for their exemplary work in training the next generation of scholars. Eligible faculty may be nominated by any Penn faculty member or Ph.D. student. Successful candidates must be members of the standing or associated faculty in any school offering the Ph.D.

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of letters of recommendation from past and present graduate students, from other University colleagues, and from the wider research community. Among the qualities the selection committee will consider are:

  • Distinguished research in one's own field.
  • Success in collaborating on doctoral committees and graduate groups.
  • An ability to attract outstanding doctoral students.
  • A record of successful doctoral placements.

Superior teaching and mentoring skills will emerge differently in different settings. Examples of the sorts of activities that the review will consider include the effective supervision of graduate student research; the skillful direction of dissertation students; a proven talent for mentoring teaching assistants; and the skillful art of leading seminars and facilitating discussions.

Initially, the selection committee will be drawn from among recipients of the Lindback Award. Ultimately, the committee will be composed of Provost's Award recipients. Recipients will receive a monetary award and University recognition during a public ceremony. Nominations should be sent to Ms. Karen Lawrence, 122 College Hall/6303 (lawrence@pobox.upenn.edu), by no later than December 15, 2003.

 

 


  Almanac, Vol. 50, No. 11, November 4, 2003

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