E. J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence Award
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
- Nomination: Awards are selected through nominations submitted to the Glen Oaks President's Office
- Required Materials: Nomination forms (available at www.glenoaks.edu/about-us/awards/)
- Submission Deadline: 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 28 (annually)
- Eligible Nominators: Students, staff, former students, and community members are encouraged to submit nominations
- 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%.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Teacher development
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