Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award
Purpose
The Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award recognizes SIUE faculty members' successful integration of their research into their teaching. The Award highlights SIUE's belief that an individual must be a good scholar to be a good teacher.
Nature of Award
The Paul Simon Award recognizes faculty members who contribute original research or creative activities and integrate that research or creative activity into their teaching activities. A certificate and a $5,000 award, routed through the payroll system, will be presented to the honoree.
The Paul Simon Award is not automatically granted each year; it is only awarded when a nominee of superior merit is selected. A maximum of one award will be given annually.
*The Paul Simon Awardee is expected to make a presentation for graduate students and faculty that reveals how the awardee has integrated their research into their teaching. The presentation takes place at the Graduate School Fall Awards Ceremony the year following receipt of the award.
Eligibility
This program is limited to tenured faculty. Must be tenured at time of submission. An individual may not receive the Simon Award for two consecutive years. No limit exists on the number of applications a department or unit may submit, although no more than one award will be given each year.
Timeline/Dates
- Application materials are due by 4:30 P.M. on the first Monday in October.
- Decision notifications are expected to be sent by January.
How to Apply
Applicants submit their full proposal by completing the Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar form in Kuali Build. You can access this form on the Graduate School's Forms page.
Application Content
Complete proposals must have the following items in exact order and uploaded as a single PDF attachment in the Kuali Build application form.
1. Introductory Statement
Supply evidence of your success integrating your research or creative activities into your teaching over time. Include evidence of the significance of your research or creative activities also.
Format: The introductory statement is to be 3-5 pages, with 1” margins; and font sizes, at minimum, Times New Roman 11 or Arial 10.
Examples of research or creative activity achievements include the following:
- involvement in externally-sponsored projects
- peer-reviewed publications and books
- published music
- exhibits, productions, and performances
- presentations
- evidence of impact upon the discipline.
- directing laboratory, studio, clinical, or field experiences
- working with students individually or in small groups
- providing superior learning opportunities
- assisting with and/or providing opportunities for student achievements, such as publications, presentations, exhibits, productions, and performances
- students winning awards for their work.
2. Curriculum Vitae not to exceed 2 pages
3. Letter of Support
Include from your chair a letter that comments on your success linking outstanding research or creative activities with excellent teaching. If the current chair is new, the former chair may provide the letter with an explanation. If there are extenuating circumstances, another appropriate faculty member, may provide a letter with an explanation.
4. Appendices
Include more detailed supporting information, such as:
- letters of support from peers and/or students
- samples of student projects or exhibits
- abstracts of important papers or presentations co-authored with students
- listing of student committees (e.g., thesis committees) chaired
- samples of teaching activities/teaching plan that incorporates research or creative activities.
Other Resources
Program Contact:
If you have any questions, please email siueresearch@siue.edu
Previous Awardees
Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Awards
2023 - Catherine Santanello, Pharmaceutical Sciences
2022 - Dennis Bouvier, Computer Science
2021 - Jason Stacy, History
2020 - Therese Poirier, Pharmacy Practice
2019 - Jeff Darabi, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
2018 - Serdar Celik, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
2017 - Kristine Hildebrandt, English Language & Literature
2016 - Cristina DeMeo, Chemistry
2015-- Ryan Fries, Civil Engineering
2014-- Julie Zimmermann, Anthropology
2013-- Andy Pomerantz, Psychology
2012-- George Engel, Electrical & Computer Engineering
2011-- Michael Shaw, Chemistry
2010-- Urszula Ledzewicz, Mathematics & Statistics
2009-- David Kauzlarich, Sociology & Criminal Justice Studies
Paul Simon Outstanding Scholar Awards
2008-- Albert Luo, Mechanical Engineering
2007-- Brad Cross, Civil Engineering
2006-- Allison J. Funk, English Language and Literature
2005-- Marvin S. Finkelstein, Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies
2004-- Mark G. Bolyard, Biological Sciences
2003-- Leah O'Brien, Chemistry
2002-- Rob J. Zachow, Dental Medicine
2001-- James W. Trent, Social Work
2000-- Ronald P. Schaefer, English Language and Literature
1999-- William I. Woods, Geography
Paul Simon Teaching Research Awards
1998-- Steve Rigdon, Mathematics and Statistics
1997-- Individual: Madhav Segal, Marketing
1997-- Departmental: Department of Biological Sciences, Richard Brugam, Chair
1996-- Individual: Marian Smith, Biological Sciences
1996-- Departmental: Department of Psychology, Ken Kleinman, Chair
Outstanding Scholar Awards
1998-- Jack Kaikati, Marketing
1997-- S. William Whitson, Dental Medicine
1996-- Daniel Anderson, Art and Design
1995-- John Farley, Sociology
1994-- Jamie E. Thomerson, Biological Sciences
1993-- Patrick Riddleberger, Historical Studies
1992-- Toby Griffen, Foreign Lanuages and Literature
1991-- Charles Corr, Philosophical Studies
1990-- Thomas Bouman, Chemistry
1989-- Robert Kohn, Economics
1988-- Stella Revard, English Language and Literature
