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Teaching Awards
James D. Clowes Award for the Advancement
of Learning Communities
The James D. Clowes Award was established in 2003 to recognize
the innovative contributions to teaching and learning by a member
of the university community. Named for Professor James D. Clowes,
a leader of the Comparative History of Ideas Program and a member
of the Henry Jackson School of International Studies, the award
recognizes a faculty or staff member who transforms undergraduate
learning by creating or sustaining learning communities among
students.
The faculty or staff person chosen for the award will have
demonstrated extraordinary capacity to encourage and connect
students and faculty to engage one another; to transform the
traditional classroom into shared experiences beyond the classroom
that may include international programs of study; or have encouraged
student-facilitated learning opportunities to open doors for
service and community-based projects that are integrated into
their programs of study.
Who is Eligible:
Faculty and staff of the University of Washington are eligible
to receive a James D. Clowes Award.
Award Background:
The faculty or staff member selected will receive a $3,000 stipend.
In addition, $2,000 will be allocated to the recipient’s
program or department to support student participation in learning
communities.
Criteria:
- Ability to transform the traditional classroom experience into that beyond the [confines] of the classroom (such as including international concepts)
- Demonstrates the talent to connect students and faculty by facilitating interactive and engaging diagalogue
- Capacity to create or sustain active learning environments among students
Nomination Procedure:
Due to decreased monetary support, please note that we are not accepting nominations for the Clowes Award at this time.
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