The Faculty Length of Service Recognition Program recognizes the ten-, twenty-, thirty-, forty-, and fifty-year service milestones of UNLV’s dedicated academic and administrative faculty members.

Complete applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020.

2021 Committee Members

• Karyn Holt, karyn.holt@unlv.edu
• Han-fen Hu, han-fen.hu@unlv.edu
• Joanna Kepka, joanna.kepka@unlv.edu
• Anjala Krishen, anjala.krishen@unlv.edu
• Kurt Regner, kurt.regner@unlv.edu
• Danny Siciliano, danny.siciliano@unlv.edu

Recent Winners

2021

• Laura Kruskall, Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences
• Kathryn Rafferty, School of Life Sciences
• Nathan Slife, Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education
• Jenifer Utz, School of Life Sciences

2020

• Sarah Harris, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Kerie Francis, Department of Sociology
• Danielle Roth-Johnson, Gender and Sexuality Studies

2019

• Sharon Jalene, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
• Maria Jerinic, Honors College
• Joanna Kepka, Honors College
• Miriam Melton-Villanueva, Department of History
• Chyllis Scott, Department of Teaching and Learning
• Alison Sloat, College of Sciences

2018

• Gabriel Judkins, Geoscience
• Robyn Raschke, Accounting
• Daniel Siciliano, Accounting

The Distinguished Professor Award was established in 1986 to recognize and reward faculty members who have achieved national and international distinction.

All nomination materials must be received before 5PM (PST) on Friday, February 26, 2021.

2021 Selection Committee Members:

• Chris Kearney, Department of Psychology
• Kwang Kim, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Debra Martin, Department of Anthropology
• Daniel Allen, Department of Psychology
• Bing Zhang, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Recent Winners

• Bradley Donohue, Department of Psychology (2021)
• Bing Zhang, Department of Physics & Astronomy (2020)
• Daniel Allen, Department of Psychology (2019)
• Kwang Kim, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2018)
• Debra Martin, Department of Anthropology (2018)
• Gabriele Wulf, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (2018)
• Dennis Lindle, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2013)
• Christopher Kearney, Department of Psychology (2011)

This award is given annually to honor a chair/director who epitomizes the highest levels of excellence in pursuit of the unit’s mission and strategic goals.

All nomination materials must be received before 5PM (PST) Friday, February 26, 2021.

Selection Committee Members

2021 Selection Committee Members

• John Tuman, College of Liberal Arts
• Merrill Landers, School of Integrated Health Sciences
• Robert Futrell, Department of Sociology
• Steen Madsen, Department of Health Physics
• Chris Kearney, Department of Psychology
• Janet Dufek, Office of Faculty Affairs

Recent Winners

• Zhijian Wu, Department of Mathematical Sciences (2021)
• Chris Kearney, Department of Psychology (2020)
• Robert Futrell, Department of Sociology (2019)
• Barbara Roth, Department of Anthropology (2018)
• Merrill Landers, Department of Physical Therapy (2017)
• Paulette Tandy, Department of Accounting (2016)
• Joel Lieberman, Department of Criminal Justice (2015)
• Gillian Galbraith, Department of Biomedical Studies (2014)
• John Tuman, Department of Political Science (2013)

This award recognizes significant contributions to student learning by part-time teaching faculty.

All application materials must be received before 5 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2021.

Selection Committee Members

• Emma Bloomfield
• Elaine Bunker
• Sanae El Ibrahimi
• Janis McKay
• Holly O’Brien
• David Schwartz

Recent Winners

2021

• Claudia Chiang-Lopez, Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies
• Monica Hsu, Department of World Languages and Cultures
• Carlos Mata-Alvarez, School of Music
• Cynthia Mishlove, Department of English (Award Packet)
• Joanne Ullman, Department of Psychology (Award Packet)

2020

• Jonathan Bradley, Department of Political Science
• Sanae El Ibrahimi, School of Public Health (Award Packet)
• Holly O'Brien, College of Hospitality (Award Packet)
• Bin Ruan, Department of World Languages and Culture (Award Packet)
• Steve Salerno, Department of Journalism and Media Studies (Award Packet)

2019

• Gérard Beck, Department of World Languages and Cultures
• David Choate, School of Life Sciences
• Jesse Fitts, Department of Philosophy
• Norma Flores, Department of History
• Alena Grewal, School of Nursing

2018

• Kelly Bumgarner, Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
• Anthony Cabot, William S. Boyd School of Law
• Kimberly Idol, English
• Fausto Mechilli, World Languages and Cultures
• Valerie Taylor, Interdisciplinary, Gender and Ethnic Studies

2017

• Jaymes Aimetti, Teaching and Learning
• Natalie Flores, Biology and Life Sciences
• Ashley Jagodzinski, English
• Connie Malin, Educational Psychology and Higher Education
• Leeanne Sorenson, English

2016

• Yvette Benz, World Languages + Cultures
• Michael Gordon, Environmental & Public Affairs
• Stanford Owen, William S. Boyd School of Law
• Tansy Rabijahed, Life Sciences
• Mike Velez, English
• Mary Wammack, History

2015

• Daniel Heller , Life Sciences
• Roberta Sabbath , English
• David P. Schwartz , Law
• Homer Simms , English

2014

• Kathleen Callahan, Journalism & Media Studies
• Kerie Francis, Sociology
• Tereza Jezkova, Life Sciences
• Joanna Kepka, Honors
• Jose Santillana, Women's Studies

This annual award program was established to honor exceptional contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning by a member of the UNLV teaching community.

All application materials must be received before 5 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Selection Committee Members

• Kaitlin Clinnin
• Lindsay Couzens
• MaryKay Orgill
• Jenifer Utz

Recent Winners

2021

• Margarita Huerta, Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education (Award Packet)

2020

• Kaitlin Clinnin, Department of English (Award Packet)

2019

• Lori Johnson, William S. Boyd School of Law

2018

• MaryKay Orgill, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
• Jenifer Utz, School of Life Sciences

2017

• Matthew Bernacki, Educational Psychology & Higher Education, College of Education
• Lori Candela, Nursing

The Alex G. and Faye Spanos Distinguished Teaching Award is given annually to an outstanding UNLV instructor. To be eligible, faculty members must have won a college teaching award, so this award is given to one of the best of the best.

Call for Nominations

Complete applications are due before 5 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Selection Committee Members

• Gabriel Judkins
• Daniel Siciliano
• Sang Seo
• Kerie Francis
• Haroon Stephen

Recent Winners

2021

• Joanna Kepka, Honors College

2020

• Gabriel Judkins, Department of Geoscience

2019

• Daniel Siciliano, Department of Accounting

2018

• Kerie Ann Francis, Department of Sociology

2017

• Sang Duck Seo, College of Fine Arts

2016

• Haroon Stephen, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

This award honors employees for outstanding contributions to UNLV and its mission to be a top tier university. While everyone associated with UNLV works toward fulfilling our mission, the efforts of some individuals present an outstanding example of commitment. The Top Tier Award recognizes such dedicated members of our campus community.

All nomination materials must be received before 5PM (PST) Friday, February 26, 2021.

Selection Committee Members

2021 Selection Committee Members

• Allison Sahl, Office of Faculty Affairs
• Kyle Kaalberg, Office of the President
• Dan Gianoutsos, Academic Success Center
• Marinela Maskuti, Division of Educational Outreach
• Jenna Heath, College of Liberal Arts

Recent Winners

2021

• Tricia McCrory, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
• Caitlin Saladino, Brookings Mountain West & The Lincy Institute
• COVID-19 Response Team
  • Adam Garcia, University Police Services
  • Michael Gardner, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
  • Gregg Maye, University Police Services
  • Brian Labus, School of Public Health
  • Cindy Brown, Public Affairs
  • Julie Young, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

2020

• Jennifer Heath, College of Liberal Arts

2019

• Allen Gibbs, School of Life Sciences
• Stacey Tovino, William S. Boyd School of Law

2018

• Kwang Kim, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Jefferson Kinney, Department of Psychology
• Alisha Kerlin, Barrick Museum of Art

Application materials for the academic advisor award may be submitted via email to advising@unlv.edu by Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Please direct any questions to tricia.mccrory@unlv.edu.

• NSHE Nomination Form and Instructions

Committee Members

• Past Awardees, Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada (CSUN) Representative, Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) Representative, Student Affairs Representative, Executive Vice President and Provost Faculty Fellow.

Recent Winners

2020

UNLV Academic Advisor Award

• John Starkey, Academic Advisor Award (Undergraduate)
• Eduardo Robleto, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

2019

UNLV Academic Advisor Award

• Kamisha Johnson-Padilla, Academic Advisor Award (Undergraduate)
• Debra Martin, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

Nevada Regent's Academic Advisor Award

• Debra Martin, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

2018

UNLV Academic Advisor Award

• Christopher Parker, Academic Advisor Award (Undergraduate)
• Dr. Michelle Paul, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

Nevada Regent's Academic Advisor Award

• Dr. Michelle Paul, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

2017

UNLV Academic Advisor Award

• Antonio Villegas, Academic Advisor Award (Undergraduate)
• Dr. Daniel Allen, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

2016

UNLV Academic Advisor Award

• Stacy Shapin, Academic Advisor Award (Undergraduate)
• Dr. James Busser, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

Nevada Regent's Academic Advisor Award

• Stacy Shapin, Academic Advisor Award (Undergraduate)
• Dr. James Busser, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

2015

UNLV Academic Advisor Award

• Tony Terrell, Academic Advisor Award (Undergraduate)
• Jennifer Carr, Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

Nevada Regents' Academic Advisor Award

• Jennifer Carr, Regents' Academic Advisor Award (Graduate)

2014

UNLV Academic Advisor Award

• Tiffany Schmier, Honors College (Undergraduate)
• Lisa Davis, MBA Programs (Graduate)

Nevada Regents' Academic Advisor Award

• Tiffany Schmier, Honors College (Undergraduate)

Applications materials for the summer 2019 faculty international development awards are invited through Monday, November 12, 2018.

Committee Members

• Tim Erwin, Professor
• Kristene Fisher, Office Of The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
• Susan Thompson, International Programs, non voting member
• Sabrina Harris, USAC Institutional Relations (non voting serves as placement coordinator)

Recent Winners

2019

• Michelle Tusan, Pau, France

2018

• Blanca Rincon, Valencia, Spain

​2017

• Frank Van Breukelen, Pau, France

2016

• Deirdre Clemente, History, Viterbo, Italy

2015

• Anne Stevens, English, Pau, France

Committee Members

Rotates annually.

Recent Winners

2021

• Michael Schwob (Undergraduate)
• Cindy Kha (Graduate)

2020

• Dylan Wallace (Undergraduate)
• Miliaikeala Heen (Graduate)

2019

• Hannah Patenaude (Undergraduate)
• Saruna Ghimire (Graduate)

2018

• Jessa Li (Undergraduate)
• Moinak Bhaduri (Graduate)

2017

• Nemanja Novakovic (Undergraduate)
• Tyler Stalbaum (Graduate)

2016

• Casey Barber (Undergraduate)
• Erica Marti (Graduate)

2015

• Kevin Tamadonfar (Undergraduate)
• Andrew D. Nordin (Graduate)

2014

• Brittany Radke (Undergraduate)
• David M. Armstrong (Graduate)

The Administrative Faculty Professional Development Grants are designed to enhance the University’s organizational infrastructure and capacity through investment in its human capital.