RESOLUTION

concerning

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRUSTEES TEACHING AWARDS

February 9, 2007

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Connecticut State University System is committed to promoting an environment that supports and recognizes exemplary faculty teaching as an essential part of fulfilling the universities' missions, and

WHEREAS, The Board wishes to stimulate and recognize the values, standards of excellence and consistent quality of practice in teaching that are worthy of attention by the university community and beyond, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Trustees Teaching Awards be established to recognize junior faculty who are engaged in teaching practice and collegial interactions resulting in the educational improvement of university programs, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the CSUS Board of Trustees will grant five awards annually: one award of $1,000 to a faculty member from each of the universities and a single award of $1,000 to the individual who best exemplifies high quality teaching throughout the Connecticut State University System, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System work with university Presidents to ensure maximum visibility to the awards through local and statewide print and electronic media, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System is authorized to develop guidelines to implement this policy.

A Certified True Copy:

Lawrence D. McHugh, Chairman