Celebration of Faculty
The Office of the Provost hosts the annual Celebration of Faculty each year to honor our faculty.
The recipients of the Faculty Awards of Distinction are announced and recognition is given to those granted tenure and promotion, as well as renewals, positive third-year reviews, post-tenure reviews, and sabbaticals. Honors are presented to faculty who receive the Emeritus/Emerita Faculty title and those receiving Shared Governance Leadership recognition. Our annual celebration is typically held on Reading Day in April or after, and the deadline for all award nominations is announced during the Spring term. Details about each award, nomination deadline, and information about the Celebration of Faculty, as well as previous years' events are provided on this website.
Technical difficulties with the nomination form? Email faculty-awards-group@cofc.edu.
The deadline for all award nominations is February 24, 2025.
William V. Moore Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Award
The College of Charleston William V. Moore Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Award is presented to one roster faculty member during the spring semester. The William V. Moore Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Award honors faculty members who have been selected by their peers as exemplifying the teacher-scholar model. The recipients' exemplary scholarship and exemplary teaching have enriched the intellectual lives of our students throughout their careers. The recipient is recommended to the Provost by an ad hoc committee appointed by the Provost and consisting of five recent recipients of the award.
Distinguished Teaching Award
The College of Charleston Distinguished Teaching Award is presented to one individual during the spring semester. The Distinguished Teaching Award honors those roster faculty members who have been designated by their colleagues as typifying high standards and commitment to teaching excellence throughout their careers. The recipient is recommended to the Provost by an ad hoc committee appointed by the Provost and consisting of five recent recipients of the award and the Student Government Association President. The award is a framed certificate and a cash award.
Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award
The College of Charleston Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award is presented to one individual during the spring semester. This award honors those adjunct faculty members who have been designated by faculty colleagues as typifying high standards and commitment to teaching excellence throughout their careers. The recipient is recommended to the Provost by an ad hoc committee appointed by the Provost and consisting of five recent recipients of either the Distinguished Teaching Award or the Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award, including at least one adjunct faculty member, and the Student Government Association President. The award is a framed certificate and a cash award.
Distinguished Research Award
The College of Charleston Distinguished Research Award is presented to one member of the faculty during the spring semester. The Distinguished Research Award honors roster faculty colleagues who have distinguished themselves by a career of significant research. The Faculty Research and Development Committee recommends the faculty recipient to the Provost.
Distinguished Service Award
The College of Charleston Distinguished Research Award is presented to one member of the faculty during the spring semester. The Distinguished Research Award honors roster faculty colleagues who, beyond his or her required duties, has a sustained career of serving the college community in an outstanding and distinguished manner.
Distinguished Advising Award
The College of Charleston Distinguished Advising Award is presented to a roster faculty member during the spring semester. The Distinguished Advising Award honors those roster faculty members who have demonstrated a sustained dedication to students in the area of academic advising. A recommendation is made to the Provost by an ad hoc committee appointed by the Provost and comprised of five former recipients and the Director of the Academic Advising and Planning Center.
Distinguished Undergraduate Mentor Award
The Distinguished Undergraduate Mentor Award is presented to one individual during the spring semester. This award honors those roster faculty members who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to providing exceptionally high-quality mentoring to undergraduate students in individual research or creative projects throughout their careers. The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Committee recommends a faculty recipient to the Provost.
Innovation in Teaching Award
The Innovation in Teaching Award is presented to one full-time faculty member during the spring semester. The award recognizes a full-time faculty member for exceptional creativity, innovation, and excellence in teaching. This award celebrates individuals who push the boundaries of traditional methods to foster engaging, dynamic, and impactful learning experiences. It highlights educators who integrate experiential learning, new technologies, research-based instructional strategies, and innovative pedagogical approaches to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall success in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning contexts. Additionally, it honors faculty members who share their innovative practices with colleagues through workshops, mentorship, collaboration, or publications, promoting a culture of teaching excellence and innovation within the institution.