Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Training. Inquiry. Innovation.

Faculty and Student Awards and Honors

 

AWARDS/PROVIDER DEADLINE CRITERIA REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. Alumni/ Celebration of Excellence Dinner (Grad Students)


-"Superstar" Students.  = PhD student with highest GPAs
  • Verbal recommendation to the Assistant to the Dean
2. UB's Celebration of Academic Excellence (Undergrad Students)

Nominations for posters: March

Dinner: 4/29

-Undergrad students engaged in research
  • Verbal recommendation to chair
    Poster to present
3. Excellence in Teaching for TAs

 

-Full-time graduate student involved in teaching for an equivalent of one academic year at UB

-Superb and creative performance in the classroom; evidence of mentorship; set high academic standards

  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Course Information from nominee
  • Letter of nomination, course enrollments, nominee's unofficial transcript, signature of department chair and academic dean
  • Nomination And Eligibility Information
4. USDA National Awards Program for Excellence in University Teaching in the Food and Drug Agricultural Sciences

N/A

-Full time appointment by college or university

-BA/BS or higher degree in one area of the food and agricultural sciences

-Demonstrates commitment to food and agricultural sciences

-High priority to education mission

  • Information Cover Page and Personal data page (online forms)
  • Written response to the six evaluation criteria
  • CV

5. Sustained Achievement Award

UB

April 1st

-Associate or Full Professors (senior scholars)

-Outstanding performance in a recent segment of a scholar's career

  • CV - details not available

6. Young Investigator Award

UB

April 1st

-Untenured scholars with terminal degrees that were received within last 8 years

-Tier one publication

  • CV - details not available

7. Nancy Welch Award

UB

March 11th

-Undergrad students living on campus

-Significant contribution to University community

  • Objectives of program or project
  • Assessment of objective attainment
  • Nominee and Nominator statement

8. Distinguished Service Professor Award

SUNY

April 1st

-Community, campus and University service

-Full Professor for five years

-Ten years of full time service

9. Distinguished Teaching Professor Award

SUNY

April 1st

-Consistent outstanding teaching competence

-Full Professor for three years

-Ten years of full time service

10. Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service

SUNY

Preliminary nominations by April 1st

(chair request by 3/25)

October 15th for those who are selected

-Service to the local campus, the State University, the community or the nominee's governance

-Full time

-Tenured or tenure-track faculty

->50% of assignments in non-teaching services

-Three years full time service prior to the year of nomination

  • Preliminary nomination consists of a detailed letter of support from the Dean and a current, moderately detailed curriculum vita.
  •  Deans are made aware by the end of the spring semester of those supported nominations and asked to submit a more detailed dossier
  • Provost Site for Faculty Awards

11. Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching

SUNY

Preliminary nominations by April 1st

(chair request by 3/25)

October 15th for those who are selected

-Consistently superior teaching at undergrad, grad or professional level

-Sound scholarship and service

-Any full time academic rank (full time teaching load)-professor, assoc. professor, asst. professor, instructor or asst. instructor.

-Three years of full time teaching prior to the year of nomination

  • Preliminary nomination consists of a detailed letter of support from the Dean and a current, moderately detailed curriculum vita.
  •  Deans are made aware by the end of the spring semester of those supported nominations and asked to submit a more detailed dossier
  • Provost Site for Faculty Awards

12. Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activity

SUNY

Preliminary nominations by April 1st

(Chair request by 3/25)

October 15th for those who are selected

-Sound scholarship and creative productivity:  grants, honors, performances.

-Full time

-Tenured or tenure track (professor, assoc. professor, asst. professor, instructor or asst. instructor)

-Three years of full time service prior to the year of nomination

  • Checklist Cover Sheet
  • Transmittal Letter
  • Nomination Procedure
  • Summary Presentation
  • CV
  • Preliminary nomination consists of a detailed letter of support from the Dean and a current, moderately detailed curriculum vita.
  •  Deans are made aware by the end of the spring semester of those supported nominations and asked to submit a more detailed dossier
  • Provost Site - Faculty Awards
13. Scholarship of  Excellence Award (ASAHP) Nominations by May 15th to ASAHP

-Enrollment in a college or school that is an institutional member of ASAHP

-Successful completion of one term

-Enrolled in a health discipline degree granting program

-Academic achievement, volunteerism, communication skills, leadership

14. J. Warren Perry Health Professional Award June 10th

-Member of a health profession

-Provision of service to elderly or long term care

-Leadership in clinical services, teaching or research, commitment to WNY community

15. SPHHP Academic Service Award September

-UB alumni from SPHHP

-5 years of volunteer service to SPHHP

-Adjunct faculty are eligible

  • One or two paragraphs summarizing the nominee's history with the school/program and a brief description of why the nominee is deserving.
  • Forward info to the Dean's Office (Tracy Oun)
16. J. Warren Perry Endowed Scholarships September

-Undergrad or Grad student in ENS

-Academic Achievement and professional potential

-Financial need considered

17. SUNY Distinguished Professor N/A  
  • Candidates will be considered three times a year at sessions scheduled to coincide with SUNY Board of Trustees meetings (September, December & March). Nominations must be in Albany at least 45-days prior to the meeting.
  • Provost Site - Faculty Awards
18. CampusCareerCenter.com / ASAHP Scholarship Fund February 15; April 15; June 15; August 15; October 15; and December 15 of each year.

-Students enrolled in a career- entry-level, degree-granting program leading to an associate, baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree in an allied health profession

-Students in graduate programs given special consideration

-Must have successfully completed one term

19. American Society for Nutrition Predoctoral Fellowships December 1st - Member of ASN
20. Elsevier Foundation Grant Opportunity

October 1st

-Doctoral candidates and scientists in the first five years of their post-doctoral careers.

21. Nationally Competitive Fellowship and Scholarship Awards

   
22. Annette Rachman Scholarship After the Fall Semester

-Graduate Nutrition Students

-3.0 GPA or higher

-Candidates may apply for scholarship twice

23. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

Campus deadline: October 1, 2007

National deadline: January 31, 2008

-Sophomore or Junior in 07/08

-Outstanding potential and an intent to pursue a career in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering

-GPA of at least a "B"

-US citizen or a resident alien

24. McCormick Science Institute Research Award September 5, 2008 -Investigator conducting clinical or translational research, whose scientific contributions have advanced the understanding of the potential health benefits of culinary herbs and spices For questions, please contact Johanna Dwyer at dwyerj1@od.nih.gov
25. Tylenol Scholarship September 30, 2007 -Undergraduate or graduate students in health-related fields of study For more information and online application go to: http://www.tylenol.com/scholarship
26. Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence March 17, 2008

Nationally/internationally recognized seminal scholar in his/her discipline
or sub-discipline; and

Has brought his/herwork to the public domain to enhance the quality of life of members of our community or to elevate our understanding of the human condition

For more information please click here.

For more information on UB Faculty Awards, please click here
or for SPHHP Faculty Award information, please click here.

 

 

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