The Award for
Outstanding
Contribution to
International Education
at NIU - 2006
Award Guidelines
The Division of International Programs (IP) at NIU is pleased to announce the award for “Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU – 2006” to recognize the NIU unit that has made the most significant contribution towards international education during the last academic year (July 2005 through June 2006). This is the second time IP is presenting this award. The award for “Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU” is not for recognition of individual contributions and is not a monetary award.
The award selection committee, consisting of representatives from three units in the Division of International Programs, hereby solicits nominations from academic colleges/departments and support units at NIU for the selection of this award.
Purpose of the Award
The purpose of the award is to recognize the NIU unit which has made the most significant contribution towards 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.”
Nomination Procedure
The nominator can nominate one’s own unit or can nominate outside one’s own. If the nominator is not the head of the particular unit that is being nominated, the selection committee may request the head of the particular unit to provide any additional information or may seek clarification of information stated in the nomination form.
Eligibility
All units on campus, which include academic departments and service units, are eligible to submit nominations for the award. Previous award recipients can be re-nominated after three years. Units within the Division of International Programs are not eligible.
Selection Process and Criteria
In order to be eligible for the award, the nominated unit should show outstanding contribution in one or more of the following criteria:
§ 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, educational exhibitions with an international focus, international lectures)
§ Collaborating with campus units on international activities or projects or programs
§ Any other contributions related to the IP mission statement
Completed nomination forms will be reviewed by the selection committee based on the above-mentioned criteria. Specific attention will be given to outstanding contributions beyond the regular focus or duties of the particular unit that is being nominated.
Award Reception
The award will be bestowed upon the selected NIU unit during the International Recognition Reception organized by the Division of International Programs on Thursday, November 16, 2006 in the Sky Room, Holmes Students Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nomination Deadline
The deadline for receiving the nominations is Wednesday, November 1, 2006. All nominations should be forwarded either by mail, fax or e-mail to:
Jaya Gajanayake, Chair, Award Selection Committee, International Training Office, Williston Hall, NIU.
Phone 753-9546 Fax: 753-9549 E-mail: jgajanay@niu.edu
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Nomination for
Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU - 2006
Nomination Form
Division of International Programs (IP) at NIU is calling for nominations for the award for Outstanding Contribution to International Education at NIU - 2006 from academic departments or service units at NIU.
1. Name of the NIU unit being nominated: _______________________________________
2. Campus address: __________________________________________________________
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3. Phone number: _______________________ E-mail: __________________________________
4. Name of the nominator: __________________________________________________________
5. Campus address of the nominator: _____________________________________________
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6. Phone number: _______________________ E-mail:__________________________________
7. Brief summary of contributions of the unit being nominated: (Please refer to selection criteria)
8. A narrative statement of 1-3 pages (double space) that describes the contribution of the unit being nominated (Please use separate sheets).
Please send completed form to: Jaya Gajanayake, Chair, Selection Committee,
International Training Office, Williston Hall, NIU
Phone 753-9546: Fax: 753 - 9549
E-mail: jgajanay@niu.edu
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