Faculty Excellence is supported by the Dr. Norman Alexander Teaching Excellence Fund. Established by Arnold P. and Della Hanson, the fund honors Dr. Alexander for his exceptional career at the University where, from 1929 to 1948, he served as faculty member, dean of men, and chair of the government department
The nomination process begins in the fall of each Academic Year when the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs sends a memorandum to all faculty, department chairs, directors, deans, and others soliciting nominations for specific faculty awards. The process is completed by March of the following year.