Office of the Provost

University Faculty Awards

Outstanding Teaching Award
Outstanding Research Award
Outstanding Service Award
Teaching, research, and service are central to the mission of Fort Hays State University. To recognize those faculty members who exemplify excellence in these areas, the University offers a series of awards. Each semester, faculty members will have the opportunity to be nominated by their colleagues for the Outstanding Teaching Award ($500), the Outstanding Research Award ($500), and the Outstanding Service Award ($500).

Faculty Member of the Year
(nominations taken from Outstanding Teaching, Research, and Service Awards; selected by Provost's Council and presented at General Faculty meeting in the month of August of the next academic year by president of the university and president of Commerce Bank)

Edmund Shearer Advisor of the Year
(selected by Provost's Council and presented at General Faculty Meeting in the month of August of the next academic year by president of the university and president of Commerce Bank)

Pilot Award
(Faculty are nominated by the students and the recipient is selected by the Alumni Office. Presentation of award is made at the May Commencement ceremonies.)

Navigator Award
(Faculty advisors are nominated by the students and the recipient is selected by the Academic Advising Committee. Presentation of award is made at the May Commencement ceremonies.)

President's Distinguished Scholar Award
(Nominations are made by faculty and the recipient is selected by a committee of past recipients of the award. Presentation of award is made at the General Faculty meeting in August.)