PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL AWARDS
Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology Educational Achievement Award
- Awarded to an individual, in recognition of longstanding career achievement as an educator, who engages in the teaching of a technical or related discipline, while preparing students for work within the Canadian live performance industry
3M National Teaching Fellowships
- Established in 1986
- 3M National Teaching Fellows work individually and collaboratively to enhance teaching and learning at their own institutions and through larger collaborative initiatives
- Considered the most prestigious recognition of post-secondary teaching excellence in Canada
ALUMNI AWARDS
Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching
- Given by the University of Windsor Alumni Association
- Awarded annually at Spring Convocation
- Honours and recognizes excellence in teaching on campus
Excellence in Mentoring Award
- Given by the University of Windsor Alumni Association
- Sponsored by Patrick Palmer (Class of 1970)
- Recognizes faculty who offer personal, academic, and/or professional guidance to students, and make a significant contribution to their all-around development up to and following graduation
STUDENT-INITIATED AWARDS
Commerce Society Professor of the Year
- Presented to professors in Finance, Accounting, Management, Management Science, and Marketing who demonstrate excellence in their teaching and recognizes their outstanding overall career contributions to students
- Awarded by the business undergraduate student body
Commerce Society Sessional Instructor of the Year
- Presented to the sessional instructor who best exemplifies the attributes of an exceptional teacher and influences the lives and careers of his or her students
Students’ Law Society Faculty Award
- Presented to the two professors who most exemplify the attributes of an exceptional teacher for the school year in question
Students’ Law Society Outstanding Special Lecturer Award
- Presented to the sessional instructor who most exemplifies the attributes of an exceptional teacher for the school year in question
University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) Teacher of the Year
- Promotes and recognizes professors who demonstrate outstanding dedication to the education of students
Organization of Part-Time Students (OPUS) Faculty Award
- Initiated in 1992 to recognize and applaud the efforts of faculty members who unselfishly assist part-time students in their efforts to achieve academic excellence
- Recognizes teaching accomplishments that may include, but are not limited to, effectiveness in large-class teaching, effective implementation of teaching and learning innovations, or development of materials for flexible learning and delivery
- A maximum of three faculty members may receive recognition for their teaching accomplishments
OPUS Teacher of the Year Award
- Initiated in 2006 to recognize professors who demonstrate outstanding dedication to part-time students, helping them to achieve academic excellence and greater learning
- Based on letters submitted by students, the OPUS Evaluations, and teacher evaluation and ratings
Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) Teaching Award
- Acknowledges professors who have made a significant contribution to teaching excellence, facilitating a positive learning experience for students in Ontario
GA/TA AWARDS
- Established by the CTL, the GA/TA Awards recognize exemplary GAs and TAs who contribute to a positive learning-centred environment at the University
- Winners are selected by a seven-member committee comprised of three University of Windsor faculty, three GA/TAs, and a non-voting staff member of the CTL