Nominations are being sought for Eastern Illinois University's 2026 Faculty Laureate award, which recognizes a faculty member for excellence in supporting the general education curriculum. The Faculty Laureate leads the faculty and addresses incoming students during the fall convocation, among other honors.
Nominees must be current full-time members of EIU's teaching faculty (Unit A and Unit B faculty; department chairpersons are also eligible) and must have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence in the general education curriculum.
Details about the nomination process are available at https://www.eiu.edu/acaffair/laureate.php
Nominations and supporting materials are due by Friday, March 27 at 4 p.m., either in a single PDF file or hard copy to Patty Watson, Academic Affairs, 1020 Old Main, pawatson@eiu.edu.
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