WHAT IS THE PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD?
The purpose of the Professional Achievement Award is to recognize outstanding scholarly achievements at Carleton University.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD?
This award is available to instructors.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO MAKE AN APPLICATION?
Candidates must submit an application form (found on the Provost’s website) and proposal including:
- a statement of teaching philosophy;
- a student ratings of teaching;
- a brief summary of student comments from previous evaluations;
- letters of support from colleagues, administrators, directors/chairs, and/or past students (optional);
- other evidence to support the application as applic
Please note that the maximum length for the application is fifteen (15) pages, excluding the application form.
HOW DO I NOMINATE A CANDIDATE FOR THIS AWARD?
Nominations can be made by completing the relevant sections of the application form found on the Provost’s website, and submitting it to the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) by November 20. A statement of teaching philosophy from the candidate must also be submitted.
WHAT IS THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE?
All applications must be submitted to the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) by November 20.
HOW MANY AWARDS ARE AVAILABLE?
There are five (5) awards of $10,000.
WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR THE AWARD?
The winner may choose to have this award as a lump sum payment, which will be taxed as salary income or added to his/her Professional Expense Reimbursement. A Professional Expense Reimbursement is not taxed and must be claimed against original receipts.
In accordance with the PER guidelines, funds can be used for books, equipment, or memberships in professional associations and/or for travel related expenses not covered by or in excess of other travel grants. If you wish to use your award for salaries (ie teaching assistants), please include this request and more information in your application.
HOW ARE THE WINNERS OF THE AWARDS SELECTED?
The winners are selected by a committee composed of two CUASA appointees and two University appointees, including a representative from the Educational Development Centre who acts as Chair. All candidates are rated according to:
- a statement of teaching philosophy;
- student feedback;
- peer feedback; and
- evidence of innovation in teaching.
WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE SELECTED AND WHEN WILL THE AWARDS BE CONFERRED?
Recommendations will be made to the President and Vice-Chancellor by December 21. The awards will be conferred on May 1 of the following year. The award may be deferred by the recipient for reasonable cause for up to one (1) year.
HOW OFTEN CAN I APPLY?
Award recipients will be eligible to apply for further awards in the Fall term of the seventh (7th) year following the year in which the previous award was received. For example, if you receive an award on May 1, 2013, you will be eligible to apply for another Professional Librarian Achievement Award in the fall term of 2020. However, awards received prior to May 31, 2012 shall not impact on an employee’s eligibility to apply for this award.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD?
This award is governed by the Collective Agreement between Carleton University and CUASA, Article 42.4: Professional Achievement Awards.
For additional information, please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
