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Madison Dickerson, MSW, LCSW

Excellence to the University, to the Profession, and to the Community Service Award

The Excellence to the University, to the Profession, and to the Community Service Award (commonly known as the Excellence in Service Award) recognizes UAFS full-time faculty who have demonstrated outstanding service to their field of study, to UAFS and to the Fort Smith/River Valley region.

Recipients receive a $2,500 monetary award (minus applicable taxes).

The Faculty Awards Committee reviews nominations and applications.

Nomination deadline is Nov. 1.

Nomination Form

 

FAQs

Any full-time faculty who has:

  • completed at least five (5) years of teaching before their nomination
  • not received the award in the last 10 years

Nominations must be received by Nov. 15.

Select the Excellence to the University, to the Profession, and to the Community Service Award on the nomination form from the menu and provide the required information. 

Any full-time staff member at UAFS, such as faculty, deans, administrators, advisors, and classified staff.

  • Nominee must be academically and professionally in good standing and have not received any formal disciplinary action within 12 months of the nomination date.
  • Outstanding community service both in the faculty member's professional area and to support of community improvement.
  • Outstanding service to the University through committees, recruitment, clubs, data-gathering, etc.

We need the following from each candidate:
  1. A one-page letter that summarizes what you have done and citing essential information (four points that evidence your work, philosophy, accomplishments, etc.).
  2. Two references (other than the person who nominated you).
  3. If you want to add pertinent information such as photos, files, etc., please feel free to do so.