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Graduate and Continuing Education has annually accepted nominations for the John F. Nevins Outstanding Educator Award since the 1986—1987 academic year.

The award is named after one of ºÚÁÏÍø’s consummate educators and administrators. Dr. Nevins began his career at ºÚÁÏÍø in 1969, and served the college in many roles: as a Professor of Education in both undergraduate and graduate programs, as Dean of Undergraduate Studies in 1978, as Vice President for Academic Affairs, 1978-1986, as President, 1986-1987, and again as Vice President in 1987- 1988. Dr. Nevins was the recipient of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education’s Outstanding Educator Award in 1993, and after his death the award was re-named in his honor.

Here is a listing of the past awardees:

The Office of Academic Affairs at ºÚÁÏÍø is now accepting nominations for the John F. Nevins Outstanding Educator Award.

The award is named after one of ºÚÁÏÍø’s consummate educators and administrators. 

Graduate and continuing education students, faculty, staff, and administrative members of the ºÚÁÏÍø community may nominate any full or part-time faculty member teaching a graduate or continuing education course during the Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring semesters. The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2024.

The selection will be made by a panel of judges consisting of representatives from the graduate student body and ºÚÁÏÍø administration, staff, and faculty.  The award will be announced at the 2024 Graduate Commencement Ceremony.

If you wish to nominate a faculty member for the John F. Nevins Outstanding Educator Award, please complete the nomination form by clicking the link below.

Some qualities to consider when contemplating a nomination are:

• Concern with student learning
• Openness to other views
• Thoroughness in covering material
• Knowledge of subject area
• Commitment to graduate and continuing education students and programs