Created in 2024, the College of Education Awards to faculty and staff who have made extraordinary contributions to the college community. Learn more about the awards and the nomination process — including Department of Kinesiology honorees — on the College of Education website.
The Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the College of Education is presented annually to four faculty members and four graduate students who have demonstrated that their teaching and advising practices are thoughtful and effective. The Award serves as a public reminder of the commitment by the College of Education to high quality teaching. In addition, the dissemination of innovative teaching practices and materials contributes to the quality of instruction by all faculty and teaching assistants. This award was established in 2005. This award is no longer distributed. Refer to the College of Education Internal Awards.
The criteria for this award include excellence in overall job performance, friendly and supportive attitude, and contributions to the unit and university.
Nomination procedures are available on the MSU Human Resources web site.
This award recognizes faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the intellectual development of the university. The award is based on a comprehensive and sustained record of scholarly excellence in research or creative activities, instruction, and public service.
The list below is specific to Department of Kinesiology faculty. For a full list of College of Education awardees, visit our William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award listing.
The Department of Kinesiology is permitted to nominate one candidate for the Distinguished Faculty Award each year. Nominations are submitted by faculty or students to the Faculty Advisory Committee. Credentials for the most qualified nominee are forwarded to the College of Education and subsequently to the University. Nomination forms and further information about the award are available on the Office of the Provost's website.
Each year, community partners are selected to receive the Community Engagement Scholarship Award at the MSU Awards Convocation. The award honors exemplary engaged scholarship with a community partner(s).
The list below is specific to Department of Kinesiology faculty. For a full list of College of Education awardees, visit our Community Engagement Scholarship listing.
View information about the nomination timeline and procedures on the Office of the Provost website.
The award is presented to honor the exceptional and innovative contributions of students, staff and faculty in advancing inclusive excellence in the following areas: teaching, research, programming, service, community outreach, organizational change.
The list below is specific to Department of Kinesiology faculty. For a full list of College of Education awardees, visit our Inclusive Excellence Awards listing.
Nomination forms and further information about the award are available on Inclusive Excellence and Impact website.
Teacher-Scholar Awards are conferred on MSU tenure system faculty from the ranks of assistant professor and associate professor who early in their careers have earned the respect of students and colleagues for their devotion to and skill in teaching.
The list below is specific to Department of Kinesiology faculty. For a full list of College of Education awardees, visit our Teacher-Scholar Award listing page.
The Department of Kinesiology is permitted to nominate one candidate for the Teacher Scholar Award each year. Nominations are submitted by faculty or students to the Faculty Advisory Committee. Credentials for the most qualified nominee are forwarded to the College of Education and subsequently to the university. Nomination forms and further information about the award are available on Office of the Provost's website.
The title of University Distinguished Professor is conferred on selected members of the Michigan State University faculty to recognize distinguished achievement in teaching, research and public service. The designation is highly honorific and very exclusive. Learn more about this distinction on the Office of the Provost website.
The list below is specific to Department of Kinesiology faculty. For a full list of College of Education awardees, visit our University Distinguished Professors page.
These awards recognize teachers who take pride in and are committed to quality teaching, and who demonstrate substantial continuing involvement in undergraduate education.
The Department of Kinesiology is permitted to nominate one candidate for this award each year. Nominations are submitted by faculty or students to the Faculty Advisory Committee. Credentials for the most qualified nominee are forwarded to the College of Education and subsequently to the university.