Call for Nominations: Gerner Innovative Teaching Award

The International Studies Association invites nominations (including self-nominations) for the first Annual Deborah "Misty" Gerner Innovative Teaching Award. This permanent ISA award honors the legacy of Misty Gerner as not only a fine scholar, but also as a passionate and dedicated teacher.  To carry her memory and mission forward, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers and the editorial board of the New Millennium Books in International Studies series have established this award.  It will be granted annually to an instructor who has developed new or significantly refined effective teaching in the discipline.  In keeping with Misty's interests and the goals of the New Millennium Book Series, emphasis will be on pedagogy that engages students with issues of war, peace, identity, sovereignty, security; sustainable economic andenvironmental development; and ethical concerns as they are evolving in the 21st century.

The award carries a $500 stipend.  It will be presented at the ISA awards ceremony at the Annual Convention by a Rowman & Littlefield representative and a member of the awards committee.

Nominations should include a current C.V. of the nominee and a cover letter that describes the nominee's teaching achievements. Nominations should be sent by e-mail to all members of the Award Committee. The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2011. See the award website for more information.