HPER

Academic Honors Academy

Academy Honor Program Guidelines and Procedures

Criteria: Individuals who are nominated for the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Academy Program must demonstrate an exemplary combination of the following accomplishments:

I. Professional Accomplishment(s):

Teaching Performance
Coaching Performance and Record
Professional Performance
Innovations
Scholarship

II. Professional Recognition:

Service
Leadership Roles
Awards
Expertise
- Consultant
- Professional Accreditations/Guidelines (i.e., NATA, Governor’s Council of Sport and Physical Fitness, AAHE/NCATE, NASPE/NCATE)
- Reviewer for journal articles, grant applications

III. Community Service

Elected term as a civic official
Volunteer Service
Community Organization Leadership

Process: Nominations will be solicited from among the graduates of the Physical Education Men’s and Women’s (PEM, PEW) in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, through the HPER newsletter, the HPER web site and other appropriate means. Nominations must be accompanied by a current resume or vita; a letter of support also is encouraged. Self-nominations are accepted.

Selection Process: The awardees will be selected by a committee appointed by the department chair. The award committee will be composed of current HPER faculty and emeriti.

Contact: Nominations should be forwarded to the department chair no later than Dec. 1.