Le savoir NOMINATIONS ARE INVITED
For the
Department of Chemistry

2009-2010
Outstanding T.A. Awards

Through this annual award the Department wishes to recognize exceptional TAs who have demonstrated proficiency and outstanding contributions in this field. The award is made through an open nomination process: i.e., any undergraduate or graduate student, faculty member or member of the civil service staff may nominate a teaching assistant within the department for the 2009-2010 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. Selection of the recipient will be made by a committee of Chemistry Department personnel involved in the teaching program. Graduate student TAs will receive the Robert L. Fern Award and Undergraduate TAs will receive the Robert C. Brastad Award.

Nominations are confidential and must include:

The name of the nominee The Chemistry course(s) and semester(s) in which the TA served The reasons that the TA should be considered for this award * The name and signature of the person making the nomination

For your convenience, A NOMINATION FORM IS PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE. The nomination deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year is Friday, May 7, 2010.

All nominations should be sent or delivered to:

Outstanding TA Award Committee
Department of Chemistry
115 Smith Hall
Minneapolis East Bank Campus

2009-2010 ACADEMIC YEAR OUTSTANDING CHEMISTRY TA AWARD NOMINATION FORM

(please print)

Date:
TA Nominee:
Nominated by:
Your Signature:
Course(s) and semester in which TA served:
How many Chemistry TAs have you had?

In the space below, please describe your reasons for making this nomination. Some factors you may want to consider are the TA’s enthusiasm, communication skills, patience, availability, and safety-consciousness. Feel free to attach additional sheets to this form if you wish.