Faculty Recognition

1

Call for Nominations 

• The Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs sends the official Call for Nominations to USM Presidents (usually around September).
• The Office of the Provost then notifies Deans and Associate Deans. 
• Resources:
  View the AY 2025-2026 memo.
  View the AY 2025-2026 category guidelines.

2

Step One: Initial Application Materials

• Consult with their dean before applying (self-nominations are not allowed).
• After receiving dean approval, submit the first five pages of the application to jnance AT_TOWSON.

• 1. Summary resume 
• 2. One-page essay describing contributions to excellence in the chosen category
• 3. Recommendation letter from the department chair or dean
• 4. Brief documentation summarizing exemplary achievements in the chosen category. 

The TU Selection Committee (with representatives from each college) reviews these materials to determine which applicants advance.

3

Selection Process (First Friday in October)

• The TU Selection Committee meets to select TU's nominees.
• Selected faculty are notified by email with next steps. 
• Resource: Checklist of materials required for the full application.

4

Department Chair and Deans

• Department Chairs receive a Certification Form to complete for each selected nominee.
• Deans are asked to prepare a letter from the President supporting the nominee.

5

Final Application Packet (20 Pages)

• Due to the Office of the Provost: November 6th, 2025
• Due to the USM by November 14, 2025. 

Email final packets to jnance AT_TOWSON 

6

Notification 

• The Office of the Provost forwards final applications to the USM.
• Award recipients are announced by the USM in the spring.
  Resource: List of past award winners from across USM Institutions.