Recognizes excellence in pre-clinical teaching using a data-informed rubric/ nomination form.  

Award Criteria
  • Minimum # of contact hours: 10 hours in a 1 year evaluation period  
  • Strong evidence of Teaching excellence  
    • Examples may include:  
      • Development/implementation of innovative teaching methods 
      • Effectiveness in leading educational initiatives 
      • Implementation of active learning strategies 
      • Excellence in mentoring 
      • Demonstrable positive impact on learning outcomes 
      • Peer Evaluations 
      • Learner Evaluations 
Nomination Process and Documentation
  • Nominations submitted by Department Chair 
  • Materials required:  
    • Current CV 
    • Chair statement 
  • Reviewed by the UCF COM Faculty Awards committee  
  • Includes a monetary award of $500
Rubric