Distinguished Faculty

A Distinguished Faculty must be retired and have served Taft College for at least 10 years. The nominee must have rendered contributions to the campus community that are documented as clearly and measurably exceeding in quality and magnitude of that which might be ordinarily expected of someone occupying the same position.

• Nominee must be retired.
• Nominee must have served Taft College for at least ten years.
• Nominee must have rendered contributions to teaching and learning that are documented as clearly and measurably exceeding in quality and magnitude of that which might be ordinarily expected of someone occupying the same position. Areas of accomplishment may include:
  1. Contributions to Taft College through shared governance committees, special projects, volunteerism, establishment of new programs or services, etc.
  2. Service to the community as a representative of Taft College
  3. Art exhibitions, concerts, public performances, etc.
• Nominee must have left a lasting legacy for the students and colleagues involving teaching methods, research, curriculum development, new programs, etc.
• Nominee may be awarded posthumously.
• A detailed biography including years of service, contributions, and/or community service will be required.

1. Nomination Form.
2. A detailed biography including years of service, contributions to Taft College through shared governance committees, special projects, volunteerism, establishment of new programs or services, new teaching methods, research, curriculum development, service to the community as a representative of Taft College, and/or any other information that supports the nominee in the category of recognition, such as art exhibitions, concerts, or public performances.
3. Please include any corroborating materials such as newspaper or magazine articles and testimonials from others knowledgeable of the candidate’s achievements.
4. Current and historical photo of nominee.