FAQs and Nominating Faculty

GUIDELINES

Cal State San Marcos annually recognizes outstanding faculty in areas of teaching, scholarship and service. To nominate a current CSUSM Faculty member for one of the awards listed, please review the guidelines for eligibility requirements and the nomination process.

All nominations must include:

Faculty & Staff Award Nomination Cover Page

TIMELINE

SEP 02: Call for nominations
OCT 06: Deadline for nominations
OCT 27: Dossiers due
NOV 21: Award Selection Committee recommendation due to the President
DEC 12: Campus announcement
JAN 15, 2026: CSUSM Awards & Service Celebration

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Where can I find information on what is required for the dossier?
Dossier requirements can be found in each of the respective award guidelines.
When are dossiers due?
All dossiers should be submitted electronically to presidentialawards@csusm.edu by October 27, 2025.
Can I include items other than Word and PDF documents in my dossier?
Yes, but please remember that all dossiers must be delivered electronically to presidentialawards@csusm.edu, and the committee has a limited time to review documents. Please refer to the guidelines for document submission limitations.
What is considered an appendix item for the dossier?

Examples of appendix items might be student evaluations or a PowerPoint presentation. Items should help serve as back-up to the narrative essay.
Who makes the final decision for each award?
The President makes the final decision after reviewing the recommendations made by the selection committees.
When will the announcement be made regarding the selected recipient?
The awards will be announced before the winter break in December.

If you didn't find the answer you were looking for, please email presidentialawards@csusm.edu.