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Nominations for the Crake Teaching Awards are now automatically valid for two years; all nominess will be asked if they are willing to let their names stand for a second year and will have the option of updating their dossiers to relfect recent activities and accomplishments.

The dossier has 8 sections outlined below comprised of material created by the nominee and material written by his/her nominator and supporters.

The material created by the nominee, numbers 3-7 below, should not exceed 25 pages in length.

1. Table of Contents

2. The original letter of nomination (clearly marked as such)

3. A summary of activities related to teaching: list of all courses taught, teaching innovations, teaching-related committees, academic advising, etc.

4. A one- or two-page teaching philosophy statement, signed and dated, including details of how this philosophy has been implemented and how it is evidenced by the other materials in the dossier.

5. A summary of recent student evaluations from at least three courses, including numerical data and student comments and a brief statement of their context (e.g., class sizes and levels, required or elective). Please consult PCTC about the best way to present this information.

6. Material evidence to support the case for teaching excellence, such as course syllabi, sample assignments or handouts, descriptions of innovative assignments, participation in academic advising, and so on. Note: You may provide the url for online material.

7. Any other evidence to support and distinguish the nomination: for example, a brief description of the teaching project the recipient would undertake upon receiving the Crake Award, the application/results of teaching workshops attended or presented, and so on.

8. Current letters of support (not more than 18 months old)
Nominees may solicit these letters themselves, or their nominator or Dean may do so on their behalf.
These letters should be evidence-based, containing concrete examples of the nominee's noteworthy characteristics, activities, and contributions to teaching and learning:

- Two (but no more than four) letters from present or former students
- Two (but no more than four) letters from colleagues or peers

Though the Committee prefers up-to-date letters of support, they recognize this is not always possible for nominees; therefore, they will accept letters up to 18 months old.

The Selection Committee may also request that the nominee provide copies of recent Dean's evaluations of his or her teaching.
Nominees are respectfully reminded to limit their portion of the dossier, numbers 3-7 above, to 25 pages.
In exceptional circumstances--if a substantial piece of work does not fit within the dossier format--one copy only may be submitted with the dossier for the Committee to view.

The deadline for the Crake dossier is Monday, March 11th, 2013.