Awards

​Distinguished Faculty Governance Award

The Distinguished Faculty Governance Award was established by SACUA in 1986 and is funded by the Alumni Association. The criterion for the award is distinguished service to faculty governance over several years with an emphasis on university-wide service.

Regents’ Award for Distinguished Public Service

The Regents’ Award for Distinguished Public Service recognizes public service activities relating closely to teaching, research, and other scholarly activities that reflect the candidate’s professional and academic expertise. Meritorious activities will demonstrate benefit to society beyond one’s own career demands, and direct interaction with individuals outside the University is highly encouraged. 

Jackie Lawson Memorial Faculty Governance Award

The Jackie Lawson Memorial Faculty Governance Award reflects distinction in faculty governance service to the entire University that reaches beyond the local campus confines of Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint. The recipient must have excelled in building a positive relationship between the Ann Arbor campus and one or both regional campuses, as exemplified by Jackie Lawson’s career.

University Librarian Achievement Award

Exceptional distinction reflected in active and innovative career achievements in library, archival or curatorial services. This may include developing specialized services for faculty and students, improving access to information, efficiently managing the library and archival resources (staff, space, funding, collections) or other activities reflecting a commitment to these professions.

University Librarian Recognition Award

Active and innovative early-career achievement in library, archival, or curatorial services. This may include developing specialized services for faculty and students, improving access to information, or efficiently managing the library and archival resources (staff, space, funding, collections).