Call for Nominations
The Division of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce the annual Provost Award for Excellence in Global Education. This $1,000 award recognizes one JMU faculty or professional staff member who has made a significant contribution to global education through research, study abroad, service-learning, curriculum design, work with international students, or other relevant activities.

Nominations will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrable commitment to global education
  Example: A long-term and comprehensive commitment to international/global learning experiences for students through research, coursework, or study abroad.
• Impact on the university community
  Example: The implementation of a new program or cross-divisional project with an international/global focus.
• Creativity, scope, and/or reach of global activities
  Example: Development of an innovative course, symposium, or conference with an international/global focus.
• Degree of collaboration within and outside the university
  Example: Interdisciplinary courses or research projects, collaboration with international agencies or institutions.

All faculty and professional staff are encouraged to apply. Self-nominations are welcome. Please include detailed information regarding the nominee’s research, service, teaching, outreach, programming, or other relevant international/global activities.

Please forward your nomination (no more than 500 words), the nominee’s C.V., and contact information to JY Zhou, Executive Director, Center for Global Engagement, at zhou9jx@jmu.edu or MSC 5731. The award will be presented in the spring at an event honoring all Provost Award recipients.

Nominations are due by Wednesday, January 31, 2025.