UNLV and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents recognize the achievements of faculty in teaching, research/creative activity, and service with a number of awards each year; as well as those achievements of undergraduate and graduate advisors and undergraduate and graduate scholars.
In addition, many academic colleges/schools have their own awards to honor faculty, staff, and/or student achievements. Please watch for other award opportunity announcements.
Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
The Office of Faculty Affairs is responsible for the following awards.
UNLV Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award and Nevada Regents' Teaching Award
UNLV Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award and Nevada Regents' Teaching Award
The following award nominations, including the completed application packet, are invited through 12 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016.
Committee Members
- Jake Baker
r.jacob.baker@unlv.edu - William Davenport
william.davenport@unlv.edu - Joanna Kepka
joanna.kepka@unlv.edu - Daniel McAllister
daniel.mcallister@unlv.edu - Andrew Spivak
andrew.spivak@unlv.edu - Robert Woods
robert.woods@unlv.edu
Recent Winners
2016
- George Pales, Heath Physics & Diagnostc Sciences
- Andrew Spivek, Sociology (Regents)
2015
- Anjala Krishen, Marketing & International Business
- Laurel Pritchard, Psychology
- Andrew Spivak, Sociology
- Pradip Bhowmik, Chemistry & Biochemistry
2014
- Robert Aalberts, Accounting
- P. Jane Hafen, English
- Daniel McAllister, Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology
- Scott Nowicki, Geoscience
- Sang-Duck Seo, Art
UNLV Outstanding Department Chair/Academic Director Award
UNLV Outstanding Department Chair/Academic Director Award
All nomination materials must be received before 5 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017.
Committee Members
- Brackley Frayer
- Danica Hayes
- Merrill Landers
- Emily Lin
- Steen Madsen
- Daniel McLean
- Ngai Pindell
- John Tuman
Recent Winners
2016
- Paulette Tandy
UNLV Outstanding Teaching by Part-Time Faculty (PTIs) Award
UNLV Outstanding Teaching by Part-Time Faculty (PTIs) Award
All applications must be received before March 6, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Committee Members
- Rohan Dalpatadu rohan.dalpatadu@unlv.edu
- Hobreigh Fischer hobreigh.fischer@unlv.edu
- David Henry david.henry@unlv.edu, Chair
- Regina Dickerson regina.dickerson@unlv.edu
- Donald Bell donald.bell@unlv.edu
Recent Winners
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
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
2017 UNLV Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award
All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on March 3, 2017.
Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs is responsible for the following awards.
UNLV Academic Advisor Award and Nevada Regents' Academic Advisor Award
UNLV Academic Advisor Award and Nevada Regents' Academic Advisor Award
Application materials for the academic advisor award may be submitted to FDH 706 or via campus mail to mail code 1099) by Friday, September 23, 2016 at 5 p.m. Please direct any inquiries to Tricia Lozano McCrory at 702-895-5285.
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
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)
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)
Faculty International Development Awards: Summer 2017
Faculty International Development Awards: Summer 2017
Applications materials for the summer 2017 faculty international development awards are invited through Thursday, November 17, 2016.
Committee Members
- Shelley Heaton, Research Librarian
- Mel Jameson, International Business
- Anne Stevens, English
- Susan Thompson, International Programs, non voting member
- Sabrina Harris, USAC Institutional Relations (non voting serves as placement coordinator)
Recent Winners
2016
- Deirdre Clemente, History, Viterbo, Italy
2015
- Anne Stevens, English, Pau, France
Nevada Regents' Scholar Award - Undergraduate and Graduate Students
2017 Nevada Regents' Scholar Award - Undergraduate Students
2017 Nevada Regents' Scholar Award - Graduate Students
Application materials for the Graduate Student Scholar award may be submitted to FDH 706 or via campus mail to mail code 1099 by 5 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2016. Please direct any inquiries to Kristene Fisher at kristene.fisher@unlv.edu.
Committee Members
Rotates annually.
Recent Winners
2014
- Brittany Radke (Undergraduate)
- David M. Armstrong (Graduate)
2015
- Kevin Tamadonfar (Undergraduate)
- Andrew D. Nordin (Graduate)
Division of Research and Economic Development
The Division of Research and Economic Development is responsible for the following awards. Each of the awards below are linked to the Division's website. If you have any questions, please contact Dene Charlet at 702-895-2398.