Each year since 1965-66, the University of Minnesota has recognized a select group of faculty members for their outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. This honor is awarded to exceptional candidates nominated by colleges in their quest to identify excellence in undergraduate education.

• Jennifer Jones, Studies in Justice, Culture & Social Change

• Jeanine Weekes Schroer, Philosophy 
• Carter Meland, American Indian Studies 

• David Syring, Studies in Justice, Culture, and Social Change

• Mitra Emad, Anthropology, Sociology & Criminology

This award honors faculty who have done significant research, teaching or service/leadership to advance justice, equity, diversity and inclusion at the University, in the person's field of study, or in our broader community. These awards are meant to advance and elevate equity work; provide funding in recognition of the value of that work; and showcase critical scholarship, pedagogy, and community engagement.

• Ryan Goei, Communication 

The Tate Awards serve to recognize and reward high-quality academic advising. They call attention to the contribution academic advising makes to helping students formulate and achieve intellectual, career, and personal goals. By highlighting examples of outstanding advising, the Tate Awards identify professional models and celebrate the role that academic advising plays in the University’s educational mission.

• Jennifer Webb, Associate Professor of Art History

This is a three-year award given to those granted both tenure and promotion to associate professor in an academic year. It recognizes recipients who are recommended by their college deans as being truly outstanding in their fields. The award is based on research and scholarly excellence, leadership, potential to build top-tier programs, and ability to advance University of Minnesota priorities.

This award recognizes one project/program annually for exemplary community-university that embodies the University of Minnesota’s public engagement definition: “The partnership of university knowledge and resources with those of the public and private sectors to enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity; enhance curriculum, teaching and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.”

• Aparna Katre, World Languages & Cultures

The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes faculty who have made contributions to the teaching mission of UMD that are of extraordinary quality and reflect UMD’s emphasis on high quality undergraduate and graduate education. This award honors faculty for innovative pedagogy, development of creative and critical thinking, student mentoring, commitment to liberal education, and leadership and impact within a department. 

• Less than 10 Years of Service: Kai Vance, Communication

• Rebecca Boyle, English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies

This award honors faculty who have demonstrated extraordinary and sustained commitment to public service and community engagement. It recognizes faculty who have integrated civic and community engagement in their teaching; shown leadership in advancing students’ civic learning; conducted community-based research; fostered community partnerships; promoted the scholarship of engagement among his/her colleagues; or made contributions to positive change on issues of public concern.

• Joseph Lane, Environment, Sustainability & Geography

• Burke Scarbrough, Associate Professor of English Education

• Terresa Moses, Art & Design

• Emily Gaarder, Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology

Faculty members who receive this award are honored for their excellence in research or creative activity, scholarly or artistic contributions to individual disciplines, and dedication to student research.

The Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award is given each year to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding service to their undergraduate students.

• Robin Murphy, Art & Design

• Jennifer Brady, World Languages & Cultures

• Rachel Inselman, Music
• Weiqing Zhang, World Languages & Cultures

• Aaron Boyson, Communication
• David Edmund, Music

This award is presented each year to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding service to their graduate students.

• David Beard, English, Linguistics, & Writing Studies

• Bridget Park, Geography and Philosophy

Presented for outstanding dedication, exceptional service, and invaluable contributions to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

• Janice Hilger Anderson, Dean's Office

Presented in appreciation for  masterful coordination, reliability, and dedication to operational brilliance.

• Jane Ebersviller, Department of Art & Design

Presented in deep appreciation for selfless service, reliability, and profound positive impact made daily.

• Dan Fitzgerald, MMAD Lab

For contributions to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

• Mia O'Brien, History, Political Science, and International Studies
• Michele Larson, English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies
• Thomas Dorr, Dean's Office

• Donald Schraufnagel, Weber Music Hall
• Lindsay Brown, Advising & Academic Services

• Gabrielle Scott, Advising & Academic Services
• Andrea Sande, Studies in Justice, Culture, & Social Change

• Cindy Christian, Alworth Institute for International Studies
• Rae Ann Johnson, Art & Design

• Tami Lawlor, American Indian Studies 
• John Boucha, Technology Program

• Debbie Rose, Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminology
• Bridget Par , Geography & Philosophy

• Pam Spencer, Advising & Academic Services