University of Michigan community members have until Jan. 30 to nominate faculty recognized for outstanding teaching innovations. This prize, distinct from others honoring teaching excellence, focuses on specific innovations enhancing student learning. Now in its 18th year, the Teaching Innovation Prize competition offers $5,000 to up to five faculty projects showcasing such advancements.
Eligible nominators include students, faculty, graduate student instructors, department chairs, directors, deans, and staff members. Nominations can be submitted via a concise online form. Faculty self-nominations and re-submissions are welcome, broadening the scope for recognizing diverse contributions.
Angela Dillard, vice provost for undergraduate education, remarked, “It is always inspiring to see the creativity that faculty bring to promoting student learning. This competition draws attention every year to ideas and strategies worth emulating.” She encourages students, staff, and faculty to submit nominations, spotlighting the exceptional work within their units.
Nominations should highlight new approaches, such as creating inclusive classrooms, utilizing instructional technology, engaging students in learning processes, fostering student collaboration, or replicating small-course advantages in large lectures.
This year’s guidelines emphasize recognizing innovations that enhance student success through alternative assessments, fostering student-centered environments, developing skills for a future with generative artificial intelligence, exploring tech-free learning, or creatively linking coursework with career preparation and transferable skills.
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