Faculty & Staff

RSVP to the NAU Professional Achievement Ceremony

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April 18, 2019

Northern Arizona University will celebrate the many achievements of faculty and staff at the NAU Professional Achievement Ceremony from 3-5 p.m. May 2 at the High Country Conference Center, 201 W. Butler Ave.

The Professional Achievement Ceremony will honor the 17th Annual Faculty and Academic Professional Awards including: promotion and tenure, emeritus, President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows, Regents’ Professors, College Teachers of the Year, and the NAU Teaching Awards; the 2019 Research and Creative Activity Awards; and the 2019… Read more

Applications open for University Leadership Program

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April 11, 2019

Northern Arizona University is inviting faculty and staff to participate in a leadership development program that brings together partners from all over campus to help prepare the next generation of higher education leaders.

NAU President Rita Cheng is inviting faculty and staff at every level to apply or nominate a coworker for the University Leadership Program.

The next cohort, which will be the eighth, begins in the fall, and those selected… Read more

ABOR names three new Regents’ Professors at NAU

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April 9, 2019

At President Rita Cheng’s recommendation, the Arizona Board of Regents has approved three professors to be promoted to the rank of Regents’ Professor, the highest rank a faculty member can achieve.

Nominees must be full professors, have outstanding achievements and be distinguished nationally and internationally in their fields. No more than 3 percent of faculty have achieved this rank. Of those joining this elite group, one is a leading expert on participatory public health research among Native American communities, another… Read more

President’s Cabinet notes: April 3, 2019

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April 5, 2019

President Rita Cheng welcomed university leaders and guests to the cabinet meeting Wednesday before jumping into the agenda, which included presentations about several initiatives NAU is undertaking to achieve the university’s goals and strategic plan.

Vice President of Capital Planning and Campus Operations Dan Okoli introduced Matthew Muchna, the new manager of the Office of Sustainability, and project manager Andrew Iacona, highlighting that NAU has shifted from a university with some sustainability programs to a leader that… Read more

Exemplary employees recognized with President’s Achievement Award

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Eight Northern Arizona University employees were recognized for their dedication to both their professional roles and the overall mission, goals and values of NAU as recipients of the President’s Achievement Award.

Considered the highest staff recognition by the university, the President’s Achievement Award recognizes those in the NAU community who help promote a positive workplace and exceed in their positions. Recipients were nominated by either peers or supervisors and awarded with $1,000 and recognition from President… Read more

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Nominate outstanding service professionals for SPAC’s Annual Leadership Award

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April 4, 2019

The Service Professional Advisory Council is accepting nominations for outstanding service professionals who have contributed to the Northern Arizona University community for its Annual Leadership Award.

Nominees for the award must have made a contribution in at least two of the following:

  • Creativity in leadership
  • Going above and beyond the usual assignments
  • Outstanding efforts on behalf of NAU
  • Outcomes from leadership in projects, events, committees or other areas
  • Being role model and mentor for others
  • Demonstrated involvement with students and programs
  • Demonstrated outstanding service to… Read more

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