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Excellence in Teaching Award

The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes an APS member for their proficient and effective teaching of plant pathology.

Eligibility and Nomination Requirements

Nominees must be current APS Professional Members.
Preference will be given to active teachers with responsibility for one or more courses in plant pathology.
The major criterion will be formal (classroom) teaching proficiency, as indicated by the development and effectiveness of courses taught.
Indicators of pedagogical research and other activities supportive of teaching should be described in the nomination materials.
Other supporting material should include a brief description of courses taught and indicators, including students’ opinions, of teaching effectiveness.
Fellows are not eligible to be nominated for this award except when the new nominations are for accomplishments different from that on which the Fellow nomination was based, and the new accomplishment has occurred after recognition as a Fellow.

Nomination Guidelines

Honor Bestowed

The award consists of a crystal inscribed award and honorarium from the APS Foundation Lucy Hastings de Gutiérrez Fund. The recipient is presented with the award at the APS Annual Meeting.