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E. J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence Award

Glen Oaks Community College Foundation

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 28, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

From the program guidelines: “Submission Deadline: 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 28 (annually)”

Overview

Award Background: The award was initiated in 1984 with a generous donation from E. J. Shaheen, one of the original Glen Oaks board members. Shaheen was a college professor, lawyer, and business owner who placed a high value on education.

Award Purpose: Recognizes an outstanding faculty member who exemplifies high professional standards and excellence in teaching.

Selection Criteria:

  • Outstanding faculty member
  • High professional standards
  • Excellence in teaching
  • Position as faculty member reflects the value of education to students
  • Quality of education provided

Award Includes: Monetary award in addition to recognition

Recognition: Recipients are recognized during the college's commencement ceremonies in the spring.

Contact Information:

  • Glen Oaks President's Office
  • Glen Oaks Foundation office
  • Phone: 269-467-9945
  • Address: 62249 Shimmel Road, Centreville, MI 49032

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Nomination: Awards are selected through nominations submitted to the Glen Oaks President's Office
  2. Required Materials: Nomination forms (available at www.glenoaks.edu/about-us/awards/)
  3. Submission Deadline: 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 28 (annually)
  4. Eligible Nominators: Students, staff, former students, and community members are encouraged to submit nominations
  5. Additional Information: More specific details and requirements available at www.glenoaks.edu/about-us/awards/ or from the Glen Oaks President's Office or Foundation office

What Glen Oaks Community College Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
2
Total given
$195K
Median grant
$98K
Range
$61K–$134K
  • By dollars: Michigan 100%.
IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • Teacher development

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