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Description, Purpose, Philosophy and Vision
The purpose of the C3A Teaching Excellence Award is to encourage and reward faculty members for outstanding teaching within the degree programs offered by the Department.
Application and Selection Procedure
- Eligible Applicants
Each year, the Director issues a call addressed to students enrolled in degree programs associated with the C3A.
- Student Proposal
Students themselves propose one or more instructors for the award. They are encouraged to self-organize into small groups to draft a detailed nomination letter
- Evaluation Criteria
The nomination must include a written statement of appreciation that specifically evaluates and describes:- The quality of teaching and clarity of presentation.
- The use of innovative elements and teaching experimentation.
- The professor’s availability and demonstrated passion.
- Examples of teaching materials provided.
- Eligibility of professors
Professors from other Departments may also be nominated, provided they have active teaching assignments within the C3A degree programs.
- Selection Committee
- Two instructors selected from those affiliated with the C3A (or who teach in C3A programs) and who have not been nominated for the current edition.
- One member appointed by the Vice-Rector for Teaching.
The award is granted based on a ranking formulated by a Selection Committee composed of three members.
The Award and Its Monetary Value
The amount of the Award is € 2,000. The sum will be allocated to the winning instructor for expenses related to teaching activities. The Selection Committee has full authority and may decide to divide the total amount into multiple prizes.
Why the Award? Long-Term Impact
The dissemination and promotion of the award aim to:
- Motivate and encourage all instructors in C3A programs to improve the overall quality of teaching in the long term.
- Provide concrete examples of best practices for university teaching to other colleagues.
- Offer a clear invitation to experiment with innovative teaching methods.
The award is inspired by the Landeslehrpreis Baden-Württemberg in Germany, established in 1993 by the Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts.