Honoring Excellence

Each year, faculty members are honored for their commitments to teaching, service, scholarship/creative expression, and adjunct teaching.

Distinguished Faculty Criteria

Students, faculty and administrators are invited to nominate full-time faculty members for consideration by a selection committee comprised of faculty, administrative personnel, and students. Once the committee receives nominations, finalists are chosen to submit written statements about their teaching, service, or scholarship/creative expression.

Teaching Guidelines

• Be a full-time member of the faculty
• Have completed at least two full years of service at Malone University
• Demonstrates knowledge of and enthusiasm for his or her subject matter
• Constant and continuing attention to professional development
• Effective classroom presentation including a variety of instruction methods and materials
• The creation of a classroom climate which acknowledges and welcomes a diverse student body
• Consistent positive evaluations by students
• A concerted effort to integrate faith and learning

Scholarship/Creative Expression Guidelines

• Be a full-time member of the faculty
• Have completed at least two full years of service at Malone University
• Be consistently and actively engaged in scholarly activity
• This award will be presented to a faculty member whose research, inquiry, or creative activity (e.g., major recital, performance of original composition, art exhibit, etc.) has made a significant contribution in his/her academic discipline

Service Guidelines

• Be a full-time member of the faculty
• Have completed at least two full years of service at Malone University
• This award will be presented to a faculty member who exemplifies a "servant's heart" through outstanding service at Malone University which extends beyond the classroom (e.g., advising student groups, committee work, etc.).
• Outstanding service to the community at large.
• Outstanding service to a local church

 Adjunct Teaching Guidelines

• Have completed at least two years of service as an adjunct instructor at Malone University
• Demonstrates knowledge of and enthusiasm for his or her subject matter
• Demonstration of continuing attention to professional development
• Effective classroom presentation including a variety of instruction methods and materials
• The creation of a classroom climate which acknowledges and welcomes a diverse student body
• Intentional contribution to the life and growth of the department
• Initiates meetings outside of class with students
• Remains current in his/her discipline
• Consistent positive evaluations by students
• A concerted effort to integrate faith and learning