Graduate Student Instructor of the Year

The Graduate Student Instructor of the Year Award is given annually to recognize and emphasize excellence in graduate teaching. Other scholarly activities may be considered in the selection process, but the main emphasis will be on teaching duties performed and contributions made, with a secondary emphasis on GPA. 

Recognized at the CHaSS Awards Ceremony and the annual Robins Awards, this award is sponsored by the Graduate Student Senate. 

Nominee must be a matriculated graduate student and must have been employed at least two semesters as a GRA, GTA, GGA, or GI

Nomination materials:

• A letter of nomination from the department head or designee, which is no more than two single-spaced pages and addresses the criteria above
• A three-page narrative that demonstrates the candidate’s qualifications for the award
• Abbreviated CV related to the award’s criteria

Nominations are due December 15 to the CHaSS Deans Office (338 OM) or via email to chass@usu.edu.