Purpose of Award
This award recognizes graduate faculty who have a sustained record of teaching, mentoring, and advising graduate students. These faculty awardees have demonstrated a remarkable generosity and commitment to fostering the intellectual, creative, scholarly, and professional growth of students who are pursuing the University's highest academic degrees, and nurture a community of intellectual engagement in which they thrive.
Eligibility
A faculty member or emeriti faculty who has made significant contributions to the graduate programs at Fitchburg State University. Previous recipients will not be eligible for a period of five years.
Application Procedure
To apply for this prestigious award, address a letter of application to the School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education detailing the basis for the application/nomination. Letters should describe the candidate’s contributions through one or more of the following: graduate course teaching, program leadership, curriculum development, student advising and mentorship, research, and community partnerships. If you wish to nominate a faculty member, address a letter of nomination; nominees will be notified of their nomination and must submit supporting materials.
- Application and Nomination Deadline: December 6, 2024
- Submission of Supporting Materials Deadline: January 17, 2025
Note: Letter of application/nomination and supporting materials are preferred electronically.
If you have any questions, please email Becky Copper Glenz bcopperg@fitchburgstate.edu.
Description of the Award
The Graduate Program Award will consist of a $3000 check, a campus parking space for one year, acknowledgement in the May commencement program, and recognition at the annual faculty awards event in May.
Composition of the Award Committee
Applications are reviewed by a committee made up of past Graduate Program Award recipients, the Dean of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education, and the Provost. The committee's recommendation is submitted to the President for final approval.
Honorees
- 2024 - Robert Shapiro
- 2023 - Daniel Sarefield
- 2022 - Brady Chen
- 2021 - James Alicata
- 2020 - Daneen Deptula
- 2019 - Joe McAloon
- 2018 - John Hancock
- 2017 - Chola Chisunka
- 2016 - Nancy Murray
- 2015 - Harry Semerjian
- 2014 - Anne Howard
- 2013 - Richard Spencer
- 2012 - Elaine Francis
- 2011 - Michele Zide
- 2010 - Rosemarie Giovino
If you have any questions, please email Becky Copper Glenz at bcopperg@fitchburgstate.edu.