¼ø»Æʦapp Online Faculty Award

In accordance with Tactic 1.1.1: Create a statewide award system for exceptional online teaching, in the 2025 , the State University System has established an award program for exemplary online teaching.

¼ø»Æʦapp will select one faculty member from all nominees, who will be recognized by the Board of Governors.

In addition, the faculty member will receive the ¼ø»Æʦapp Online Faculty Award Badge and a $2500 stipend.

¼ø»Æʦapp Online Faculty Award General Application Process

Review the ¼ø»Æʦapp Online Faculty Awards requirements for award consideration listed below:

Prerequisite for application

The prerequisite for consideration is a course(s), which has/have been reviewed by a Quality Matters reviewer and successfully met the Florida High Quality Standards as defined by the Florida Online Course Design Quality Designations.

If you have the above prerequisite:

  1. Submit your application for ¼ø»Æʦapp Online Faculty Award by completing the by December 15, 2025. (This is just an application form. Nothing needs to be submitted at this time).
  2. Once we receive your application, you will:
    1. Receive access to the Nominees Page for more specific information on submitting the requirements for consideration for this award.
    2. Receive access to a Canvas course on December 15, where you will submit these requirements by January 9, 2026, (late submissions will not be accepted)
  3. The Review Committee will make their selection.
  4. The winner will be announced.
¼ø»Æʦapp Online Faculty Award Badge

Requirements for consideration for the award, due January 9, 2026

  1. Artifacts demonstrating your exemplary online instructional delivery practice. (Submit your application to receive details about these artifacts)
  2. Teaching practices, rather than course design, should be highlighted
  3. Narrative describing your trajectory towards exemplary online teaching practice. (Submit your application to receive details about the narrative)
  4. Short CV
  5. Letter of support from Dean/Chair
  6. Additional letter of support from a Dean, Chair or colleague

These requirements will be submitted via Canvas assignments beginning December 15, 2025 and will be due January 9, 2026.

Prerequisite for submission

The prerequisite for submission is a course(s), which has/have been reviewed by a Quality Matters reviewer and successfully met the Florida High Quality Standards as defined by the .

Relevant State And National Policies/Guidelines For ¼ø»Æʦapp Online

Florida Board of Governors

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Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC)