Recognition and Awards
Clemson University recognizes significant contributions by faculty members through a variety of honors, awards and recognitions.
University Awards
Every year the Office of the Provosts sponsors a special recognition event for several annual awards bestowed upon outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
More Awards
Office of the Provost Awards
- Ralph D. Elliott Endowed Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize and honor a Clemson University faculty, staff, and/or administrator who has promoted initiatives in the field of credit or noncredit continuing education in a worthy and exemplary manner. The award will be presented to the recipient by the Provost on behalf of the President of Clemson University at the University Awards Ceremony in May. In addition to a cash stipend, the recipient’s name will be affixed to a permanently displayed plaque in the Clemson University Madren Center.The nomination form is available below. Completed nomination packets should be sent to the Office of the Provost, 206 Sikes Hall. Nominations are accepted throughout the year.
Ralph D. Elliott Endowed Award Nomination Form
Ralph D. Elliott Award Recipients
2022
Lori Dickes
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2021
Nathan Long -
2020
Andrew Hurley
George J. Petersen -
2019
William G. Ferrell -
2018
Gail DePriest - 2017
Not Awarded - 2016
Melissa Lockhart - 2015
Randy Collins - 2014
Witt Salley - 2013
Rosanne Pruitt - 2012
Elham Makram - 2011
Anand Gramopadhye - 2010
Barbara Speziale - 2009
Barbara Hoskins - 2008
Lienne Medford Federico
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- Thomas Green Clemson Award
This award was established by the Office of the Provost in 1999 to honor outstanding faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to academic life at Clemson. Nominations are confidential, and nominees should not be apprised of their nomination. Priority will be given to nominees who have not previously received Clemson University-wide awards. The award includes $5,000 to be evenly divided between the recipient and the Clemson University Libraries. Recipients of the award also receive a plaque, and their names are added to the perpetual Thomas Green Clemson Award for Excellence plaque, which is on permanent display in the lobby of the R.M. Cooper Library. The monies donated to the Libraries will be used to purchase new materials to be added to the Libraries' collection, and these purchases will include a personalized donor plate honoring the award recipient.The nomination form is available below. Completed nomination packets should be sent to the Office of the Provost, 206 Sikes Hall. Nominations are accepted throughout the year.
The Thomas Green Clemson Award for Excellence Nomination Form
Thomas Green Clemson Award Recipients
2022
Heidi Zinzow (faculty)
Doug Dawson (staff)
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2021
Margaret Ptacek (faculty)
R. Phil Landreth (staff) -
2020
Greg Yarrow (faculty)
Sue Lasser (staff) -
2019
Margaret Ann Wetsel (faculty)
Serita Acker (staff) -
2018
Cynthia Haynes (faculty)
Ronald Chrestman (staff) -
2016
Kim Arp (faculty) -
2015
Sherrill Biggers (faculty)
Marvin Dixon (staff) -
2014
Robert Brookover (faculty)
Karon Donald (staff) -
2013
Elham B. Makram (faculty)
Verna Howell (staff) -
2012
Robert Horton (faculty)
Sandy Edge (staff)
- Provost Outstanding Teaching Awards
Provost Senior Outstanding Teacher Award
An instructor who has seven or more years of experience in higher education teaching will be recognized as a senior award recipient if deemed by the review panel to have exhibited sustained, meritorious and exceptional teaching along with a demonstrated sharing of these attributes within the academic community outside of Clemson University. Explore the complete nominee requirements of the Provost Senior Outstanding Teacher Award. Winners of the outstanding teacher award will receive a one-time cash prize of $5,000 and a certificate or plaque of merit. Access the application form.
Recent Recipient
Jeffrey Fine
Provost Junior Outstanding Teacher Award
An instructor who has less than seven years of experience in higher education teaching will be recognized as a junior award recipient if deemed by the review panel to have exhibited sustained, meritorious and exceptional teaching. The Provost Junior Outstanding Teacher award recipient is not expected to demonstrate these attributes broadly within the academic community outside of Clemson University, and potential nominees can explore the complete explore the complete nominee requirements of the Provost Junior Outstanding Teacher Award. Winners of the outstanding teacher award will receive a one-time cash prize of $5,000 and a certificate or plaque of merit. Access the application form.
Recent Recipient
Elizabeth Jemison
Provost Outstanding Collaborative Teaching Award
An instructor of any rank will be recognized for exhibiting sustained, meritorious and exceptional teaching and for having demonstrated remarkable success and ingenuity in a collaborative teaching modality which provides students a vital example of the value of leveraging multi-discipline partnerships. Explore the complete nominee requirements of the Provost Outstanding Collaborative Teaching Award. Winners of this award receive a one-time cash prize of $4,000 plus a certificate or plaque of merit. Collaborative teaching award winners will share the prize, which may be adjusted by and at the sole discretion of the provost depending on the team size. Access the application form.
Recent Recipients
Ulrike Heine
David Franco
George Schafer
Provost Award for Outstanding Inclusive Teaching Practices
An instructor will be recognized for exhibiting sustained, meritorious and exceptional teaching combining remarkable success and talent in effectively leveraging evidence-based teaching practices, instructional technology (including Canvas), cultural relevancy and inclusivity practices, and sound universal design for learning (UDL) or equivalent principles to teach to a broad and diverse profile of learners. Explore the complete nominee requirements of the Provost Award for Outstanding Inclusive Teaching Practices. Winners this award receive a one-time cash prize of $4,000 plus a certificate or plaque of merit. Access the application form.
Recent Recipient
Amalia Leifeste
Provost Award for Outstanding Teaching with Technology
An instructor will be recognized for exhibiting sustained, meritorious and exceptional teaching combined with a demonstrated excellence in utilizing University-supported technologies to design and teach fully online courses and/or hybrid courses. Explore the complete nominee requirements of the Provost Award for Outstanding Teaching with Technology. Winners this award receive a one-time cash prize of $4,000 plus a certificate or plaque of merit. Access the application form.
Recent Recipient
Not Awarded
Faculty Recognition
2022 Tenured and Promoted Faculty
- Alumni Distinguished Professors
2015
Richard W. Blob - Alumni Distinguished Professor of Biological Science, CAFLS
Richard Figliola - Alumni Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering, CECAS
Julia Frugoli – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Biochemistry, CAFLS
Veronica G. Parker – School of Nursing, CHEHD2013
Tony Cawthon – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Counselor Education (Higher Education/Student Affairs), Eugene T. Moore School of Education2012
David J. Allison – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Architecture, CAAH
William (Bill) R. Dougan – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Economics, CBBS
J. Drew Lanham – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources, CAFLS
William (Bill) T. Pennington – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, CECAS
Lesly A. Temesvari – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences, CAFLS2010
Antonis Katsiyannis – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Education, Eugene T. Moore School of Education2009
William C. Bridges – Alumni Distinguished Professor of Applied Economics and Statistics, CAFLS
June J. Pilcher - Alumni Distinguished Professor of Psychology, BBS
Terry M. Tritt - Alumni Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, CECAS
Steven Marks - Alumni Distinguished Professor of History, CAAH - University Marshals
The torch of the University Marshal is passed from college to college annually by the Office of the Provost. This honor is bestowed upon the senior-most tenured faculty member within the college with the role of leading graduates into Commencement and leading the procession of Convocation. The schedule on upcoming and past college rotations are below:Current 2019 Benjamin Stephens CBSHS Upcoming 2020 Libraries 2021 CAFLS 2022 CAAH 2023 Business 2024 CECAS 2025 COE 2026 Science Previous 2018 Bob Kosinski Science 2017 Debi Switzer Education 2016 Thomas Overcamp CECAS (EEES) 2015 Mark McKnew Business 2014 Sydney Cross CAAH 2013 Glenn P. Birrenkott, Jr. CAFLS 2012 Robert P. Green, Jr. CBSHS/SOE 2011 John N. Gowdy CECAS (EEC) 2010 Thomas L. Dickens Business 2009 Michael Vatalaro CAAH