Monday, March 01, 2004

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The UNCW Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2004 J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award, recognizing UNCW faculty who have made a difference in the lives of their students.

The award will be presented at the first fall faculty meeting. It is named for Dr. J. Marshall Crews, who served the college and university for over 33 years, and continues to support UNCW on various levels.

The deadline for nominations, which may be submitted by UNCW faculty or staff, alumni, students or community members, is June 30. Previous award winners were John P. Bennett, professor of health and applied human sciences, and Becky Porterfield, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and Cameron School of Business professor.

Nominees must be/or have been a full-time faculty member with a minimum of seven years of service to Wilmington College and/or UNCW. The award may be given posthumously. The recipient will receive a $500 cash award and a medallion.

Nominators must describe ways the faculty member supported students beyond the walls of the classroom such as advisor, reference, mentor, or coach in regard to scholarship, leadership or other significant ways. They must describe examples of the individual’s research and creativity, contributions to the field of study/academia, committee service, Faculty Senate or other leadership roles.

Nominators must give examples of the faculty member’s time, talent and resources given back to the region and beyond. Initiatives that were created or expanded should be listed and described. Other relevant supporting documentation to accurately depict the significance of the nominee for this award can be included with the nomination.

Nomination forms can be downloaded in pdf format from the alumni association Web site, www.uncw.edu/alumni. Letters, limited to two pages, must indicate how the nominee meets the criteria set forth. Nominations can be sent to Patricia C. Smith, Wise Alumni House, 1713 Market Street, Wilmington NC 28403. For more information please call 910.962.2682 or 800.596.2880.

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