Distinguished Faculty

The Distinguished Faculty Awards were established by St. Mary's University Alumni Association in 1984 to recognize, annually, outstanding faculty in each school. One faculty member (each) is selected from the Bill Greehey School of Business, the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, and the School of Law. Two faculty members are chosen from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. One faculty member is selected who teaches in the Graduate School.

Current, full-time faculty members, with at least three years of teaching experience at the University, are eligible to receive this award. Criteria for their selection consists of:

1. overall positive student evaluation ratings in the upper quartile in their respective School for past two terms;
2. demonstration, as a teacher and adviser, of genuine concern for students;
3. demonstration of efforts toward instructional and/or professional improvement;
4. demonstration of effort beyond the classroom in terms of research, publications, University service or community involvement in a professional capacity.

Deans are responsible for determining the selection process in their respective Schools.

The awards are presented each Spring during a Faculty Appreciation and Awards Dinner hosted by St. Mary's University Alumni Association.

Past Distinguished Faculty Award Recipients