College Awards
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS
The College of Social Science is now accepting nominations for an array of awards for faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Note that the awards have different submission deadlines and the details of how to nominate are in the descriptions of the awards.
If you have any questions please contact Associate Dean Carl Davidson at davidso4@msu.edu.
Research Awards
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Rising Star Research Award
Award Amount - $1,000
Eligibility
Any untenured tenure-stream faculty member holding majority appointment in the College who has successfully completed their 3-year review for re-appointment.
Materials needed
Nomination from the Chair/Director describing the individual’s research contribution (up to 300 words), nominee’s curriculum vitae, research statement from the applicant that articulates the importance of the work, copies of the nominated work, documentation of citations, external funding, or other impact related to the research. Please submit the nomination to the College as a single PDF document.
Selection criteria
The research has resulted in notable products such as high quality peer-reviewed publication(s), grant funding, and/or media appearances. The faculty member should demonstrate innovative or transformative achievement beyond the norm.
Nominations
Due by January 27, 2023 and can be e-mailed to ssc.researchdean@msu.edu .
Responsible Committee
SSC Research Committee
Faculty Awards
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Faculty Teaching Innovation Award: Fixed Term
Award Amount - $1,000
Eligibility
MSU Faculty of Record with appointments (full or partial) in the College. The courses for which a Faculty of Record is nominated must be undergraduate courses taught in the College. Nominations should be made by College Chairs and Directors of Departments, Schools or Programs which include undergraduate components. Each unit may make one nomination annually.
Materials needed
Two or three letters of nomination/supporting letters. At least one must be from a Chair/Director (up to 300 words). At least one must be from an undergraduate. In addition, please submit syllabus/i for the course or courses for which the faculty member is being nominated, and a self-statement form the nominee explaining what is innovative and how the approach helps students achieve desired learning outcomes.
Selection criteria
Evidence that an approach to undergraduate teaching is innovative in a unit and has resulted in desired student learning outcomes.
Nominations
Due by January 27, 2023. Nomination packets should be submitted via email to: SSC.AcademicAffairs@msu.edu
Responsible Committee
SSC Committee of Associate Chairs/Associate Directors
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Faculty Lifetime Award for Teaching, Research, Service
Award Amount - $3,000
Eligibility
MSU faculty in the College who has served for at least 20 years, but may currently hold emeritus status. NOTE: may not be awarded every year.
Materials needed
Nomination letter (up to 300 words), up to three supporting letters from individuals other than the nominator, CV of the nominee.
Selection criteria
Awardees will have excelled in all three areas of research, teaching and service.
Nominations
Due by January 27, 2023 and should be submitted to SSC.AcademicAffairs@msu.edu.
Responsible Committee
SSC Faculty Advisory Committee
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Dean’s Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award: Tenure System and Fixed Term Faculty
Award Amount - $1,000
Eligibility
All faculty members in the College who hold a majority appointment, with candidates identified by self-nominations or by faculty and students on behalf of someone they see as deserving.
Materials needed
CV of nominee (with diversity work highlighted), 1 nominating letter (up to 500 words), self-statement from nominee, proof that nominee has completed at least one DEI educational opportunity, 2 supporting letters from individuals other than the nominator.
Selection criteria
Awardees would have played a leadership role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. For example, successful nominees could actively serve underrepresented populations, develop or implement innovative programs that enhance participation and opportunity, or enhance the ability and effectiveness of the College to be an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Nominations
Due by January 27, 2023 and should be submitted to dougl220@msu.edu.
Responsible Committee
Dean’s Advisory Board on Diversity and Inclusion
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Integrative Studies in Social Science (ISS) Teaching Excellence Award
Award Amount - $1,000
Eligibility
ISS Instructor with SIRS scores in the top 15% of all CSS ISS instructors.
Materials needed
The ISS Director provides the committee with SIRS scores/comments and average section GPA for eligible instructors, committee selects 3-5 finalists who provide two or three letters of support, at least one of which is from a student, a teaching philosophy and a syllabus for the committee to consider.
Selection criteria
Teaching excellence, dedication to student success, commitment to MSU undergraduate learning goals, emphasis on international, multicultural, or national diversity.
Nominations
Due by January 27, 2023. Nomination packets should be submitted via email to: SSC.AcademicAffairs@msu.edu.
Responsible Committee
SSC Committee of Associate Chairs/Associate Directors
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Faculty Outreach/Engagement Award
Award Amount - $1,000
Eligibility
MSU faculty (tenure-stream or fixed-term), academic specialist or research associate with appointments (full or partial) in the College and who have engaged in outreach for a minimum of two years while employed at MSU.
Materials needed
Nomination (up to 300 words), up to two supporting letters from individuals other than the nominator, with at least one of which should come from a relevant stakeholder group, C.V.
Selection criteria
Significant positive impact on the larger community. Innovation or creativity in how the outreach generated, transmitted and/or applied knowledge. Evidence of sustainability and lasting impact. Longer periods of outreach are preferred over those of shorter duration.
Nominations
Due by January 27, 2023. Nomination packets should be submitted via email to: SSC.AcademicAffairs@msu.edu.
Responsible Committee
SSC Faculty Advisory Committee
Undergraduate Awards
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Dean’s Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount - $250
Eligibility
All undergraduate student members in the College, with candidates identified by nominations by faculty, staff, or students on behalf of someone they see as deserving.
Materials needed
CV of nominee (with diversity work highlighted), 1 nominating letter (up to 500 words), self-statement from nominee, proof that nominee has completed at least one DEI educational opportunity, 2 supporting letters from individuals other than the nominator.
Selection criteria
Awardees would have played a significant role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. For example, successful nominees could actively serve underrepresented populations, develop or implement innovative programs that enhance participation and opportunity, or enhance the ability and effectiveness of the College to be an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Nominations
Due by January 27, 2023 and should be submitted to dougl220@msu.edu.
Responsible Committee
Dean’s Advisory Board on Diversity and Inclusion
Staff Awards
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SSC Support Staff Award
Award Amount - $1,000
Eligibility
Regular staff members in job classifications under CT, AP, or ASPA. Student, temporary, and on-call employees are not eligible to be nominated. Minimum of one year of continuous service in the College of Social Science is required. Primary assignment must be in the College of Social Science.
Materials needed
Nomination form available via SSC website, a letter of nomination and two additional letters of support.
Selection criteria
The award criteria are focused around three pillars: Impact, Culture/Climate, and Professionalism. Support letters should encompass the award criteria and be limited to two pages each.
Nominations
Due by February 10, 2023 to SSC.DACSS@msu.edu
Responsible Committee
SSC Dean’s Advisory Committee for Support Staff