John Deere Award Checklist
(Must be included with nomination)
** Note: All recipients are expected to attend the NACTA Awards Conference and Banquet. NACTA does not cover expenses: registration, travel, lodging, meals, etc.
- Nomination packet with label (send four copies) postmarked by March 1st. NOTE - No copies will be returned, so don't send the original. When putting the nomination packet together, please use a soft cover or soft notebook (not a hardcover notebook).
- A photograph and short biography of each award recipient will be included in the awards program at the annual conference. Submit a biography not to exceed 250 words in WordPerfect or Word format, along with a good picture in the form of a JPG or GIF file (the larger/better quality, the better your picture will be). The biography and picture should be sent via e-mail to the Chair of the Teacher Recognition Committee.
- Cover page - Include: addresses, phone numbers & e-mail information for nominee & nominator.
- Divider 1: NACTA John Deere Award Checklist.
- Divider 2: Teaching Philosophy (Not to exceed 5 typewritten double-spaced pages).
- Divider 3: Include an outline of the entire agricultural program being considered including course descriptions and objectives.
- Divider 4: Evidence of a current Active NACTA Membership and teaching appointment (25% or greater teaching for 5 of the past 7 years) - Refer to Administrative Form. Any additional support deemed appropriate by the administrative program.
- Divider 5: Summary of placement records.
- Divider 5: Course Evaluations (Last 3 years - include instrument).
- Divider 6: Teacher Evaluation form (No more than 10 from current students)
- Divider 7: Alumni Evaluations (5-10 used from last five year's graduates)
- Divider 8: Evidence of continued professional development.
- Divider 9: Nominee's Resume/Vita
- Send four copies of your nomination packet (packets will not be returned) to:
Dr. Prasanta K. Kalita
1304 W. Pennsylvania Avenue
Agric. & Biol. Engr Department
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL 61801
