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Standing Charge


The Faculty Awards for Service, Teaching, and Research Committee (FASTRAC) is composed of two faculty representatives from each academic college. The provost and vice president for Academic Affairs and the executive director of Sponsored Research shall be ex-officio members of the committee. Other ex-officio members may be appointed by the president. Functions of the committee include: 

  • To formulate and propose policies and procedures for the Distinguished Professor Award, the Berger Service Award, the Faculty Research and Creative Works Awards, and other awards as designated.

  • To select the recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award, the Berger Service Award, the Faculty Research and Creative Works Awards, and other awards as designated.

Members of the Faculty Awards for Service, Teaching and Research Committee are ineligible to nominate, be nominated, or apply for any award under its purview.


Current Representatives


College of Liberal Arts
2024-2026

College of Liberal Arts
2023-2025

Romain College of Business
2024-2026

Romain College of Business
2023-2025

College of Nursing & Health Professions
2024-2026

College of Nursing & Health Professions
2023-2025

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
2024-2026

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
2023-2025

Ex Officio

Ex Officio