At the annual Gold Key Honor Society induction ceremony, three awards are granted to Emerson College faculty members:

  • the Helaine and Stanley Miller Award for Outstanding Teaching,
  • the Alan L. Stanzler Award for Excellence in Teaching, and
  • the Emerson College Alumni Award for Teaching Innovation.

Teaching Awards

Helaine and Stanley Miller Award for Outstanding Teaching

The Helaine and Stanley Miller Award for Outstanding Teaching is awarded to a full-time Emerson faculty member who consistently receives high Teacher/Course Evaluation ratings. Winners of this award display high academic standards established by the faculty members. The award winner receives a stipend of $1,500. The award is made possible through the generosity of Helaine Miller ’55.

Alan L. Stanzler Award for Excellence in Teaching

The Alan L. Stanzler Award for Excellence in Teaching is awarded to an affiliated faculty member who consistently receives high Teacher/Course Evaluation ratings. Winners of this award display high academic standards established by the faculty members. The award winner receives a stipend of $1,000. Donor Alan L. Stanzler is a former Trustee and Overseer of the College. The award was created in honor of his father, Harold Stanzler, who for many years was a part-time faculty member at the University of Rhode Island.

Emerson College Alumni Award for Teaching Innovation

The Emerson College Alumni Award for Teaching Innovation is awarded to faculty members who engage students in active learning in and out of the classroom; employ effective, new, inclusive teaching methods and/or utilizing technology to enhance learning; and provide a stimulating environment that encourages students to challenge the intellectual and creative status quo and discover new ways to accomplish their goals.

Selection Process for all Awards

  • The Provost invites nominations from faculty and students.
  • The Deans’ Council reviews applications and make recommendations to the donors and student Gold Key officers.
  • The Provost receives feedback from donors and Gold Key officers, identifying award winners.
  • The Provost notifies award winners and the Emerson College community.