Arts and Sciences Awards

Ron Gaches, former chair of the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Council, has established to acknowledge excellence in undergraduate teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University.

The Ron Gaches Lifetime Teaching Award recognizes an outstanding teacher of undergraduate courses who has taught at K-State for a minimum of five years. This award is open to tenured faculty and carries a $2,000 stipend.

Nomination Requirements:

• Letter of nomination describing in detail why the nominee deserves this award
• Nominee's current curriculum vitae.
• Letter from nominee on his/her teaching philosophy including evidence of improved student learning and teaching effectiveness over their career (two-page limit) .
• Up to three letters of support from students or former students.

Ron Gaches, former chair of the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Council, has established to acknowledge excellence in undergraduate teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University.

The Ron Gaches Teaching Award recognizes two outstanding faculty (tenured/tenure track) who teach upper-level undergraduate classes (courses numbered 300-600) and who engage in teaching innovations that improve pedagogical practices. Each award carries a stipend of $1,000.

Nomination Requirements:

• Letter of nomination describing in detail why the nominee deserves this award
• Nominee's current curriculum vitae.
• Summary of upper level (300-600 level) undergraduate courses taught within the last two years (include title and short description of courses, along with number of students enrolled).
• Student evaluations from at least two, but not more than three, undergraduate courses taught within the last three semesters. Student comments should also be included along with the numerical evaluation summary.
• Letter from nominee on his/her teaching philosophy including evidence of improved student learning and teaching effectiveness (two-page limit).
• Up to three letters of support from students or former students.

William L. Stamey was a mathematician and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for seventeen years, 1970-1987. In recognition of his outstanding record in recruiting excellent faculty to K-State and of the continuing need to foster excellence in teaching and advising, the College of Arts and Sciences established the William L. Stamey Awards.

The college normally selects up to two Stamey Teaching Awards for faculty, with an award stipend of $1,000 each.

Nomination Requirements:

• Letter of nomination describing in detail why the nominee deserves this award
• Nominee's current curriculum vitae.
• Summary of undergraduate courses taught within the last two years (include title and short description of courses, along with number of students enrolled).
• Student evaluations from at least two, but not more than three, undergraduate courses taught within the last three semesters. Student comments should also be included along with the numerical evaluation summary.
• Letter from nominee on his/her teaching philosophy including evidence of improved student learning and teaching effectiveness (two-page limit).
• Up to three letters of support from students or former students.

William L. Stamey was a mathematician and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for seventeen years, 1970-1987. In recognition of his outstanding record in recruiting excellent faculty to K-State and of the continuing need to foster excellence in teaching and advising, the College of Arts and Sciences established the William L. Stamey Awards.

The college normally selects one Stamey Teaching Awards for GTA, with an award stipend of $1,000.

Nomination Requirements:

• Letter of nomination describing in detail why the nominee deserves this award
• Nominee's current curriculum vitae.
• Summary of undergraduate courses taught within the last two years (include title and short description of courses, along with number of students enrolled).
• Student evaluations from at least two, but not more than three, undergraduate courses taught within the last three semesters. Student comments should also be included along with the numerical evaluation summary.
• Letter from nominee on his/her teaching philosophy including evidence of improved student learning and teaching effectiveness (two-page limit).
• Up to three letters of support from students or former students.

William L. Stamey was a mathematician and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for seventeen years, 1970-1987. In recognition of his outstanding record in recruiting excellent faculty to K-State and of the continuing need to foster excellence in teaching and advising, the College of Arts and Sciences established the William L. Stamey Awards.

The college normally selects one Stamey Advising Awards with an award stipend of $1,000.

Nomination Requirements:

• Letter of nomination describing in detail why the nominee deserves this award
• Up to three letters of support from students the nominee advised.
• Letter of support from the department/program head or appropriate associate/ assistant dean that details why the nominee is deserving of this award. In particular, it should address the scope of the nominee's advising responsibilities and evidence of the quality of the advising. Evidence of effective advising may include, but is not limited to:
  • Availability to advisees
  • Appropriate referral activity
  • Use of appropriate and accurate information sources
  • Monitoring of student progress toward academic and career goals
  • Mastery of institutional regulations, polices, and procedures
• Brief description by the nominee of his or her advising philosophy (no more than one page).

Annette Maggio, former executive assistant to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, served the dean's office for 42 years until she retired in 2022. She was a constant source of support and guidance for administrators, faculty, staff and students in the college. Annette’s attention to detail, willingness to go above and beyond, selfless dedication to the college’s mission, and ability to solve problems strengthened K-State for decades. Annette was admired and respected across the campus and will always be part of the ArtSci family.

This award, established in fall 2023, recognizes outstanding administrative and support staff members in the college.

Nomination Requirements:

• Letter of nomination describing in detail why the nominee deserves this award
• Letter of recommendation from the department head or appropriate associate/ assistant dean that details why the nominee is deserving of this award. In particular, it should address the scope of the nominee's responsibilities and evidence of excellence.
• Nominee's current curriculum vitae.
• Up to three letters of support.