The Academic Health Center Academy for Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning serves as the highest recognition of excellence in the AHC educational mission. Those selected have contributed to developing a culture of learning by demonstrating a sustained and recognized commitment to teaching and student learning through innovation, creativity and dissemination of scholarly works and are known nationally and/or internationally for their expertise in health-related fields. The academy will provide leadership to strengthen teaching and learning in the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center.
Up to four faculty members will be selected to the AHC Academy for Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning each year. They will receive a recurring annual augmentation of $10,000 for five consecutive years (that may be used as an augmentation to their salary or to support their teaching) and a lifetime membership in the Academy.
Date for Submission: December 1, 2008