Arts and Sciences Awards

The College of Arts and Sciences annually recognizes excellence in teaching, advising and administrative support with the Ron Gaches Teaching Awards, William L. Stamey Awards for Undergraduate Teaching and Advising, and the Annette Maggio Administrative and Support Staff Award.

All nomination materials are due as PDFs on November 1 to asdeans@ksu.edu.

Ron Gaches Lifetime Teaching Award

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 all 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 Teaching Award

The Ron Gaches Teaching Award recognizes two outstanding faculty members (all ranks) who teach upper-level undergraduate 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.

Bill Stamey Teaching Award (Faculty)

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 usually selects up to two Stamey Faculty Teaching Awards with an award stipend of $1,000 each. All faculty ranks are eligible. .

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.

Bill Stamey Teaching Award (GTA)

The college usually selects one Stamey Teaching Award for a 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.

Bill Stamey Advising Award

The college normally selects one Stamey Advising Award 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 Administrative and Support Staff Award

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. Recipients receive a stipend of $1000.

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.

Keller Family Teaching Innovation Award

The Keller Family Award for Innovation in Teaching was established in 2025 by 2001 K-State alumni Dr. Brian and Amber Keller to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and innovation in pedagogical methods. This includes, but is not limited to, active or outdoor experiential learning strategies, cross-disciplinary teaching, and use of technology-enhanced learning. Recipients should demonstrate a strong ability to inspire students, engage them in subject matter, promote critical thinking, and foster a love of learning.

Application/Nomination procedures coming soon.