Academic Affairs Department Chair Notes - Message #6

University honors and awards acknowledge outstanding contributions in teaching and service by Indiana University faculty members. These include eight awards that recognize distinguished teaching and service, one in recognition of outstanding teaching by an associate instructor, and one in recognition of distinguished contributions by a part time faculty member. The distinguished teaching and service awards honor a career of distinction within the classroom or in service to the university and beyond.

In addition to the distinguished teaching and service awards, University Honors and Awards (UHA) staff provide support for nominations to Distinguished Professor, the most prestigious appointment offered by Indiana University. The title of Distinguished Professor honors those members of the IU faculty who have earned significant recognition in research scholarship, artistic or literary contributions. Individuals appointed Distinguished Professor include Nobel Prize winners, National Academy members, and scholars who have received distinguished fellowships and disciplinary recognitions.

The UHA website provides additional information on each teaching and service award and the Distinguished Professorship including eligibility guidelines and nomination dossier requirements. Examples of successful nomination dossiers are available upon request via email at ude[dot]ui[at]ahu. Nomination dossiers are accepted annually and are submitted via the online submission portal on the UHA website. 2021-2022 academic year nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. of October 15, 2021.

What support do you need to nominate your colleagues for awards and honors?

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Indiana University has released new health and safety guidance for the upcoming fall semester that will be effective beginning August 1. This guidance includes details on the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all students, faculty and staff, as well as lifting most restrictions on masking and physical distancing.

For questions and feedback about vaccine mandates, employees should be directed to call the IU contact center (all campuses) at 812-855-4848 or 317-274-5555 or email ude[dot]ui[at]qerxav.

Learn more about fall 2021 restart guidance.

• Next month, we will discuss faculty sabbaticals, leaves, and absences.

Reminder

• Register for the July 13 virtual session for Administrators' Update on the Promotion & Tenure Process.
  
• IUPUI New Faculty Welcome activities and reception is scheduled for the week of August 9 — invitation to new faculty will be sent in mid-July.

• Faculty Affairs Guidance materials shared via IU Office 365: A repository of helpful information including how-to’s, when-to’s, and where-to’s.
  
• New Faculty Notes: Just-in-time monthly guidance to new faculty who cycle through New Faculty Orientation each year.
  
• Hiring Best Practices
  
• The Forum Network: An integrated coordinating structure that supports faculty collaboration and creativity.
  
• Faculty Crossing: A technology-rich collaboration space for faculty and teaching staff of all appointments. Part workroom, part café, the space provides a welcoming environment that promotes creativity and innovation. This space will reopen in the fall.