The Adelle F. Robertson Award is presented to recognize a faculty member who has demonstrated sustained excellence in providing new knowledge, instruction, or public service, through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, to the people, organizations and institutions served by the University. This award recognizes commitment to excellence in continuing education and public service, which characterized the life of Dean Adelle F. Robertson, who served as dean of the University of Virginia Division of Continuing Education from 1978-1986. The award will be focused on excellence in teaching for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. The award carries a $2,500 stipend.
The award may be given in areas of teaching, public service or scholarship. Nominations for the award can be made for any member of the University of Virginia faculty (regardless of employment status) who has, through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies:
- Made significant contributions in the field of teaching for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
- Demonstrated exceptional commitment to student learning through advising, mentoring, etc., and made significant contributions to student learning and student success outcomes (graduation, job placement, etc.).
Students and faculty can nominate faculty at the University of Virginia, regardless of employment status (full or part time, SCPS or other schools).
- Faculty may not self nominate.
- Nominations materials are due by March 15, 2024.
- All nominees will be notified about the award by April 15, 2024.
Application Portfolio Submission Guidelines
1. Each nominator will complete and submit this form.
2. Each nominator will submit their nominee's curriculum vitae that focuses on teaching — no more than five pages.
3. Each nominator will submit a statement of 300 words or less that discusses their nominee's approach to teaching and how their work impacts the lives of the students.
For questions regarding the nomination process, please email Stephen Levine, Robertson Award Committee Chair, at slevine@virginia.edu.