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.