MAGS Excellence in Teaching Award
The Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools was pleased to award the Excellence in Teaching Award in recognition of graduate students who exemplify excellence in the teaching and learning mission of our universities. Two awards were created to recognize the importance of excellence in teaching and mentoring as a component of graduate education and the preparation of graduate students for future service as college and university faculty. One award was given to a doctoral student and one to a master’s student. Each award included a citation and a $750 honorarium that was presented at the MAGS annual meeting held April 3-5, 2024 at LeMeridien Hotel St. Louis Clayton. Winners of the award also each received up to $500 toward travel expenses to attend the MAGS meeting.
The MAGS Excellence in Teaching Award competition was open to all graduate students with teaching responsibilities enrolled in a member institution during the calendar year 2023. Institutions were restricted to one nomination of a doctoral student and one nomination of a master’s student. Following formal institutional review and selection, nomination(s) were submitted by the Dean of the Graduate School/College (or designee) using the provided application form. Nominations included a letter of nomination from the department head, a signature of endorsement from the Dean of the Graduate School/College or designee (on the nomination form), the nominee’s teaching portfolio (including a link to the teaching video), and current curriculum vitae.
MAGS Teaching Award Recipients
2024
2023
2022
2021