Nominations sought for Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors Nomination packets for Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors are due in the respective dean’s office by March 1. Nominators must be a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, full professor, or department chair. Criteria: Demonstrated achievement across research, teaching, and service with significant national or regional recognition in any one of these missions. Significant professional contributions throughout his/her career. However, the basis for selection of Chester Fritz Professors will be heavily weighted toward one’s accomplishments at UND. Recognition by University of North Dakota colleagues as a faculty member who has made a valuable contribution to the quality of UND’s academic programs. Full-time member of the faculty which includes all ranked teaching and research personnel. Department chairs are eligible if he/she is a full-time member of the faculty. (Full-time administrators, e.g., vice-presidents and deans, are not eligible). Nomination Process: The nomination packet should contain sufficient information for the committee to evaluate the nominee. 1. The nominator(s) must submit a nomination letter. Nominator(s) must be a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, full professor, or department chair. 2. College deans must second all nominations in writing. 3. Letters of support from other faculty are encouraged. 4. A current curriculum vitae of the nominee must accompany the nomination. -- Connie Gagelin, Administrative Officer, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, conniegagelin@mail.und.nodak.edu, 777-2165