Provost Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award

Nominate an Outstanding Faculty Member for the 2026 Provost Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award

City Colleges of Chicago prioritizes delivering superior student experience. That experience starts in the classroom, whether in-person or virtual. Faculty play a critical role in our students’ success. To recognize those contributions, the Provost Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award will identify and celebrate superior faculty practitioners. One recipient will be chosen from each of the seven City Colleges annually.

Submit your nomination by Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. using the form below.

Award Details

This award is for City Colleges faculty members, including full-time and part-time credit faculty and adult educators.
To nominate outstanding students or staff, submit a nomination for a Luminary Award (students and staff) or a Student Impact Award (staff only).
One faculty member from each college will be selected as the 2026 award recipient
Any current City Colleges student, faculty, or staff member is eligible to nominate a faculty member

Provost Award Nomination Form

Your first and last name(Required)

Your City Colleges email address(Required)

Please share the first and last name of the instructor you are nominating(Required)

What is the primary or home college where your nominee teaches?(Required)

What course or courses does the nominated instructor teach?(Required)

Please confirm that your nominee meets the award criteria; you can check each box.

Engages students through active learning and innovative teaching methods

Provides students with early, frequent, and meaningful feedback.

Excellent outcomes for students taking their courses

In your own words, please describe why you believe this instructor should be recognized for their excellence in teaching and facilitating students' learning. Please keep your nomination focused on the criteria for this award (engages students through active learning and innovative teaching methods, provides students with early, frequent, and meaningful feedback, and excellent outcomes for students taking their courses).(Required)

Nominations should be 300 words or fewer.

Phone

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About the Award

City Colleges of Chicago prioritizes delivering a superior student experience. That experience starts in the classroom, whether in-person or virtual. Faculty play a critical role in our students’ success. To recognize those contributions, the Provost Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award will identify and celebrate superior faculty practitioners. One recipient will be chosen from each of the seven City Colleges annually.

These faculty members are shining examples of excellence in education, and we are proud to celebrate their impact.

2025 Recipients

Harold Washington College

Charles McSweeney
Computer Information Systems

Harry S Truman College

Ana King
English

Kennedy-King College

Daniel Forbes
Business & IT

Malcolm X College

George Geiger
English, Literature, & Speech

Olive-Harvey College

Ronald Nolen
Criminal Justice

Richard J. Daley College

Kristine Reyes
Natural Science

Wilbur Wright College

Carrie Mocarski
English