Recognizing the Talent within Our College

The Darrell E. Wood Service Award recognizes the outstanding and unique contributions given by an individual in supporting the mission of The Teachers College. The nature of the award reflects significant contributions that are not reflected in scholarly, instructional, or service-oriented endeavors recognized by The Teachers College Faculty Recognition Awards. This award may be given to any individual employed in The Teachers College (faculty, unclassified or university support staff). The award is given only when peer consensus affirms the existence of exemplary contributions by an individual.

Any individual or group of individuals within The Teachers College may nominate a candidate for this award. Individuals or groups of individuals who nominate a candidate also must submit support materials (generally in the form of a letter) delineating the candidate’s contributions. Aspects of service under consideration by the selection committee will include:

1. a good role model/ambassador
   
2. support of the mission of ESU and The Teachers College
   
3. collaboration
   
4. leadership
   
5. unique/exemplary contributions (goes beyond expected duties). Materials submitted in support of a candidate’s nomination may not exceed three pages

The Dean’s Advisory Council, or a committee designated by that council, shall serve as the selection committee for this award. The Dean’s Advisory Council shall make the award decision by December 4 and pass on the recipient’s name and pertinent information to the coordinator of the award.

The award recipient will be recognized in January at the spring semester faculty meeting of The Teachers College. The award recipient will receive $500 to be used for professional development, as well as a plaque appropriate for his/her outstanding and unique contributions. Additionally, to recognize the significance of the award publicly, the name and photo of the award recipient will be featured in a press release and on The Teachers College website and social media.

Please direct any questions to the award coordinator:

Stephanie Taylor
Campus Box 4036
620-341-5367
staylo17@emporia.edu