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Excellence in Instructional Design – In-Unit

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Award Info

Applications Open
October 5, 2026
Applications Close
November 9, 2026
Notification Date
February 26, 2027
Award Contact
facultyexcellence@ucf.edu

  1. INTENT TO APPLY: Submit this form by 9/25/26

    INTENT TO APPLY FORM: Excellence Awards 2026-27

    Complete the form at the link above if you intend to apply for a 2026-27 Excellence Award.

    If you intend to apply for multiple Excellence Awards submit the form once for each award.

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  2. Program Overview

    The In-Unit Excellence in Instructional Design award to recognize the outstanding performance, scholarship, and service of the Instructional Design faculty members. One award for Excellence in Instructional Design is available.

    Please contact your division head’s office for earlier deadlines.

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  3. Funding

    The recipient of the Excellence in Instructional Design award shall receive a one-time payment of $2,000. Award amounts are treated as income and are subject to normal withholding tax.

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  4. Eligibility

    Each candidate:

    • Must be a full-time in-unit instructional designer on a non-visiting, non-OPS 12-month contract at the time of nomination and over the three preceding academic years.
    • Must not have received an Excellence in Instructional Design award in the past three academic years.
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  5. Criteria

    1. Innovative contributions to UCF and/or the ID field;
    2. Evidence of outstanding effort to promote quality of online instruction and improve relationships with faculty members at UCF.
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  6. Application Materials

    Award applications are submitted through Faculty Insight. For more information, please contact your director.

    Application Materials

    • Statement of Philosophy of Instructional Design
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Letters or Other Supporting Documentation (previous three years)
      • Letters or other documentation in support of the candidate which should include, for example:
        • Innovative contributions to UCF and/or the instructional design field.
        • Effort to improve instructional design services.
        • Sustained excellence in the instructional design profession.
    • Other
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  7. Evaluation and Award Process

    The Awards Committee will facilitate the process and determine the winner.

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