Thomas Jefferson Award

About the award

When presented:  September Faculty Council meeting each year

How many: One award

Process:  Nominations may be submitted by any member of the faculty.  The Thomas Jefferson Award is presented by the Chancellor on recommendation of the faculty’s Committee on Honorary Degrees and Special Awards.

Establishing document: Jefferson Regulation

Criteria: The Thomas Jefferson Award was established in 1961 by the Robert Earll McConnell Foundation. It is presented annually to “that member of the academic community who through personal influence and performance of duty in teaching, writing, and scholarship has best exemplified the ideals and objectives of Thomas Jefferson.”

Eligibility:  Any active member of the faculty is eligible, including those who are participating in the phased-retirement program.

Submit a nomination

Please visit the “Submit Nominations” page at the left for instructions on how to submit your nomination.  The deadline to nominate someone for the 2018 award is March 27, 2018.

Past recipients, 1962-present