Provost Faculty, Librarian, and Staff Awards
Community Engaged Learning Faculty Award
The Community Engaged Learning Faculty Award recognizes full-time faculty work in developing service-learning opportunities for USF students. The awardee shall be a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to service-learning through the integration of service-learning into the curriculum; innovation in employing a reflective teaching methodology to connect community and public service experience with the academic study; and demonstration of leadership that promotes service-learning on campus.
Educational Effectiveness Award
The Educational Effectiveness Award (EEA) recognizes excellence in assessment practices at the University of San Francisco. The recognized assessment work should show evidence of student learning, use of student learning evidence, and help the university, or any part of the university or community, achieve its learning outcomes, goals, or mission. Exemplary assessment work should also support a culture of assessment at USF, and include a plan for closing the loop.
Ignatian Service Award
The Ignatian Service Award recognizes an exceptional commitment to the service of students, the University, and the community at large, in light of the religious and moral legacy of St. Ignatius. The awardee shall be a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated an ongoing and creative commitment to the realization of this legacy through his/her actions and accomplishments.
Inclusive Excellence Award
Presented by the Office of ADEI to recognize a faculty member, librarian, or staff member who has made exceptional contributions to advancing access, fostering belonging, and promoting inclusion within the USF community.
Innovation in Global Initiative Award
Recognize a faculty, librarian, or staff member who demonstrates innovation in facilitating global educational opportunities, (study abroad, immersion programs, internships, research opportunities) or bringing global perspective to campus (incorporating global into courses, developing new global courses, or broadening access to global perspectives).
Mentor of the Year Award Excellence in Academic Leadership
The Mentor of the Year Award was created by the Provost Council in order to recognize a faculty member and/or a staff person who furthers the Vision, Mission and Values of the University through her/his demonstrated commitment to and excellence in advising and mentoring our graduate and/or undergraduate students. The award recognizes individuals who help our students (1) identify their academic goals; (2) establish relationships between their curricular and co-curricular activities; (3) develop the expertise, skills and values that support academic and personal achievement; and, (4) discern how their USF experience will assist them in forming a more humane and just world.
Outstanding Teamwork in Advancing the University's Strategic Priorities
The Outstanding Teamwork in Advancing the University’s Strategic Plan Award was created by the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs in order to recognize and honor a team of faculty, librarians and/or staff who have made exceptional contributions to advancing USF's Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on creative co-design, collaboration, and cross-departmental/divisional teamwork.
Excellence in Academic Leadership
The Excellence in Academic Leadership award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision, particularly during of uncertainty and transition. The awardee has gone beyond the traditional scope of their role, showing resilience, creativity, and a profound commitment to supporting the USF community. Through navigating challenges, advocating for innovation, and leading transformational change, this leader has made a lasting impact and inspired others through collaboration and leadership.
2023 - 2024 Award Recipients
Academic Innovation Award
Claire Sharifi, Gleeson Library
Collaborative Leadership and Commitment to Shared Governance
Lori Prince, Director of Financial Aid
Community Engaged Learning Faculty Award
David Silver, College of Arts and Sciences
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award
Nour Al-Muhtasib, College of Arts and Sciences
Distinguished Research Award
Aparna Venkatesan, College of Arts and Sciences
Distinguished Teaching Award
Stephen Kraus, School of Management
Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award
Gaëlle Corvaissier, College of Arts and Sciences
Peter Kline, College of Arts and Sciences
Alyssa Lund, School of Education
Nathaniel Stevens, Data Science
Educational Effectiveness Award
Amy Flynn, Associate Dean, School of Law
Global Justice Award
Kevin Lo, School of Management
Ignatian Service Award
Angelika Williams, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Financial Services
Innovation in Instruction Award
John Shafer, School of Law
Sedique Popal, School of Education
Nicole Philips, School of Law
Innovation in Global Initiative Award
Lindsay Harris, School of Law
Mentor of the Year Award
Patricia Busk, School of Education
Outstanding Teamwork in Advancing the University's Strategic Priorities
Carolina Echeverria, School of Nursing and Health Professions
Annette Regan, School of Nursing and Health Professions
Sarlo Prize for Excellence in Teaching Award
David Philoxene, School of Education
Sr. Vicky Siu Award for Outstanding Contributions and Service to USF
Susan Stryker, School of Management