William J. and Ruth E. Svrluga Faculty Hall of Fame

Announcement

Greetings UD Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Trustees,

Do you know a UD faculty member who exceeds in both teaching and advising? If your answer is YES, we encourage you to nominate a member of the UD faculty to receive a 2024 Faculty Hall of Fame award! This is a great way to recognize an outstanding and distinguished member of UD faculty for their Excellence in Teaching and Advising to our UD students!

Each nominated UD faculty member is considered for one of three distinguished 2024 Faculty Hall of Fame awards for their Excellence in Teaching and Advising. The deadline for submission of all nominations is Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

If selected, the UD faculty member will be honored, recognized and receive an award at the 2024 Faculty Hall of Fame dinner and award recognition event on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Award Program Description

The Faculty Hall of Fame for Excellence in Teaching and Advising awards program at the University of Dubuque was established in 1996 thanks to the generosity of UD alumnus and Trustee Richard and the late Donna Svrluga to recognize faculty for their outstanding teaching, advising, and commitment to the Mission of the University of Dubuque. Two of the three annual awards are named in honor of John Knox Coit and William L. Lomax - two Faculty who were known for their dedication to University students, both inside and outside the classroom.

The Faculty Hall of Fame wall plaque, listing all past award recipients from 1996 to 2023, is displayed on second floor of Heritage Center.

John Knox Coit Prize
An integral member of the Department of Philosophy from 1955-65, Professor Coit was more than a teacher. He became a mentor and friend to his students. Known as a "man of wit," he made a lasting impression on his students. Coit died in 1995 at the age of 79.

William L. Lomax Award
Fondly remembered by his students who studied business, Professor Lomax was smart, tough, fair, no-nonsense, and fun. As a member of the Department of Business from 1953-69, he influenced the lives of many students. Lomax died in 1986 at the age of 83.

Alumni Distinguished Teaching and Service Award (Faculty or Staff Member)
This award recognizes and honors a faculty or staff member who made an impact on the education of UD alumni through their excellence in teaching or interaction with students in a teaching role.

The Faculty Hall of Fame wall plaque, listing all past award recipients since 1996 is displayed on the second floor of Heritage Center.

Criteria for Excellence in Teaching and Advising

• Has a passionate interest in the subject matter, conveys this passion in the classroom;
• Communicates at the appropriate level/is able to grasp the level of the students and adjust;
• Is current in their field of study;
• Has a sense for the student's situation, and how the subject matter will be used by the student;
• Deals well and honestly with student comments and questions;
• Makes the subject matter taught in class lively through illustrations and applications;
• Challenges students academically;
• Can critique students/discipline them academically/be honest about their performance;
• Is willing to help students outside of class; and
• Has an informed ethical/spiritual "center" that speaks to issues that arise in class.

Award Criteria for Eligible Faculty

• John Knox Coit Prize and William L. Lomax Award
  Faculty of the University are eligible for consideration for the John Knox Coit Prize or William L. Lomax Award who interact with students in teaching and if they have completed at least three years of full-time teaching service at the beginning of the academic year in which the awards will be given.
• Alumni Distinguished Teaching and Service Award: (Faculty or Staff members)
  Faculty or staff members of the University are eligible for consideration for the Alumni Distinguished Teaching and Service Award. This award recognizes and honors faculty or staff members who made an impact on the education of UD alumni through their excellence in teaching or interaction with students in a teaching role.

Nomination Form and Instructions

• Nominations to be considered, selected, and honored for one of the three awards must be submitted on the Nomination Form.
• Submitted Nomination Forms will automatically be sent to Office of the President, University of Dubuque.
• Upon submitting your Nomination Form, you will receive a copy of your completed nomination form sent to your email address for your records.
• Deadline for submission of all nominations is Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Thank you in advance for your engagement and participation in recognizing distinguished faculty who are making a difference in the lives of students at the University of Dubuque!

Rev. Jeffrey F. Bullock, Ph.D.
President of the University