Division of International Programs

Award for Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU

2007 Call for Nominations

 

Description of the Award

The Division of International Programs at NIU invites nomination for the 2007 Award for “Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU. The purpose of this non-monetary award is to recognize the NIU unit that has made significant contributions to international education and/or internationalization of the campus, as set forth in the following mission statement of the Division of International Programs:  “Bringing the perspectives of the world to Northern Illinois University and the expertise of Northern Illinois University to the world, through international mobility of faculty, students, and ideas.”  

 

Eligibility 

All units at NIU, which include academic departments, administrative and support units, are eligible for the award.  Previous recipients of the award, individuals, and units within the Division of International Programs are not eligible for the award.

 

Nomination Procedure 

Each nominator can nominate one’s own unit or another unit within NIU.  If the nominator is not the head of a particular unit being nominated, the selection committee may request the head of the nominated unit for additional information or clarifications of the nomination information. Five (5) copies of each nomination, including the nomination form and supporting documents not exceeding 5 pages, should be submitted to the Division of International Programs by Friday, October 26, 2007.

  

Selection Process and Criteria

In order to be eligible for the award, the nominated unit should have made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following:  

§   Supporting NIU sponsored Study Abroad Programs benefiting NIU students and or faculty

§   Offering or supporting international courses in the curriculum or inclusion of international issues in the courses

§   Recruiting international faculty, staff and or students

§   Co-sponsoring/implementing international professional development programs (e.g. short-term training programs, organizing international conferences)

§   Supporting faculty in international work (e.g. research, technical assistance, conference participation)

§   Supporting international students (e.g. tuition waivers, assistantships, financial aid, support for international travel, support for conference participation)

§   Hosting visiting international scholars and exchanges

§   Receiving external funding received for international projects (research, development)

§   Administering NIU sponsored international events to promote international understanding (e.g. international conferences/lectures, educational exhibits with an international focus) Collaborating with campus units on international activities or projects or programs

§   Any other contributions related to the IP mission statement

 

Nominations will be reviewed on the above-mentioned criteria by the selection committee.  Specific attention will be given to outstanding contributions beyond the regular focus or duties of the particular unit that is being nominated. Selection committee may include staff of international programs, previous recipients of the award, and faculty and staff from academic and support units at NIU.

 

Award Reception

The award will be presented to the selected NIU unit on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at noon during the International Recognition Reception sponsored by the Division of International Programs.  

 

 

2007 Award for Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU

 

Nomination Form

 

Complete the following for each unit being nominated, attach any supporting documents, and submit five (5) copies of each nomination form and supporting documents to the Division of International Programs by Friday, October 26, 2007. Each nomination form and supporting documents should not exceed 5 pages.

 

1.    Name of the NIU unit being nominated: __________________________________________________

 

2.    Campus address:   _____________________________________________________________________

                  

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3.    Nominated unit’s phone number:   _______________________  Contact E-mail:  _________________

 

4.    Name of the nominator: _______________________________________________________________

 

5.    Title of the nominator: ________________________________________________________________

 

6.    Campus address of the nominator: ______________________________________________________

 

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7.    Nominator’s phone number: _______________________   E-mail:  ____________________________

 

8.   Brief summary of contributions of the unit being nominated (please refer to selection criteria): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.   Attach any supporting documents (not exceeding 4 pages) that describe the contributions of the unit being nominated.

 

Please submit five (5) copies of each nomination by Friday, October 26, 2007 to Selection Committee, Award for Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU, Division of International Programs, Williston Hall, NIU.

 

For questions or clarifications about the award, please contact nschuneman@niu.edu or 815-753-9546.

 

Return to Division of International Programs’ website

 

September 2007