Academic Administrator Award

The Academic Administrator Award recognizes outstanding performance in the fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. The Award comes with a $1,500 prize.

Who is eligible:
Chairs of academic departments or directors of academic programs.

Who may nominate:
Any member of the University community.

Nomination requirements:

completed nomination form (.docx|.pdf).
a current résumé for the nominee.
evidence deemed sufficient by the nominator to make the case.
three letters of reference focused specifically upon the accomplishments of the individual as a chair or director.

Send nominations and documentation to:
President Royce C. Engstrom
Office of the President
109 University Hall

A special committee consisting of a vice president, faculty member, and staff member will review the nominations and present a recommendation to the President.

2010-2011 Winner

Terri Herron
Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance

Previous recipients include Dan Pletscher, Jon Stannard, Ray Carlisle, Paul Wilson, and Karen Schanno Hill.

Deadline for Nominations: February 29, 2012

Deadline for committees/individuals selecting recipients to forward the names to the Office of the President: March 15, 2012

Awards will be presented at:

UM Employee Recognition Day
April 20, 2012
Details forthcoming