College of Arts and Sciences

This award honors a faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) with outstanding accomplishments in Engagement, defined as representing the university to cultivate partnerships and initiatives that address community issues, enhance scholarship, research and creative activities, support curriculum, teaching and learning, and contribute to the public good. Engagement extends beyond outreach to include mutual benefit to all involved. 

Eligibility

All faculty (including tenure-track, non-tenure track, part-time) with at least three years of experience in CAS are eligible for the award. 

Recognition

The award will carry the following recognition:

• $500 to apply toward engagement activities, such as travel or supplies (materials remain property of Appalachian State University).

• Medallion and certificate presented at The College of Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Awards event.

Nominations

All faculty and staff are eligible to submit nominations. 

Nomination/Application Process

To nominate a faculty member for this award, please complete the nomination form linked below. Nominations should describe the impacts of the nominee’s engagement across the college, university, community or the faculty member’s profession over multiple years, including examples of demonstrated leadership, initiative and/or innovation in engagement.

CAS will contact the nominees to request the following additional materials:

• A cover letter that describes the nominee’s qualifications for the award with particular emphasis on leadership and initiative in engagement and the resulting impacts.

• A current curriculum vitae that foregrounds engagement activities.

Selection of Awardee

The CAS Engagement Award Selection Committee will consist of three faculty members, with representation of each of the following areas: mathematics/natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Where possible, at least one committee member will be a previous recipient of the award.

Previous Award Recipients