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come from students, faculty, and staff, based on set criteria, including meeting the “Four‐Way Test” of
Rotary. Award recipients are selected by representatives from the University and the Fayetteville Rotary
Club. Eight awards are now given annually. Four winners receive a $1,000 cash award and a $4,000 MU
scholarship; another four students receive a $1,000 cash award and a $2,000 scholarship. Winners’ names are
inscribed on a plaque that is on permanent display in the Alumni Dining Room at Methodist University.
The Methodist University President’s ROTC Award is presented to the cadet who has displayed the highest
level of leadership and military excellence since entering ROTC.
The Mendelevium Medallion was established in 2010 by the chemistry faculty and is presented to a
graduating Chemistry major. The recipient is selected by the Chemistry and Physical Science faculty in
recognition of exceptional academic achievement and active involvement and service within the department.
The winner must also have graduate or professional school aspirations. The award consists of a medallion,
certificate, and monetary award.
The Senior Athlete of the Year Awards—Senior Female Athlete of the Year and Senior Male Athlete of the
Year— are presented annually. A vote of the head coaches determines the recipients. Criteria include a
minimum 2.0 G.P.A., athletic achievement and good character.
Marshals for 2009 Graduations were selected by a faculty vote from nominees from the sophomore and
junior classes on the basis of academic standing. To be eligible, the student must have been a full‐time student
for two semesters.
The Exemplary Teacher Award from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United
Methodist Church honors an outstanding teacher who exemplifies excellence in teaching; civility and
concern for students and colleagues; commitment to value‐centered education; and service to students, the
institution, and the community. The recipient is selected by the university president and the academic dean
and receives a certificate of appreciation and a $500 award.
The Distinguished Professor of the Year Award is presented to a faculty member who has made a distinct
difference in the teaching climate of the college in such areas as: model classroom teaching, campus
leadership, pioneering teaching methodology, creative course development and/or instructional support. The
distinguished teacher selected will receive a taxable $1,000 grant.
The Alfred E. Cleveland Award for Excellence in Teaching was established in 2008 by Al Cleveland,
chairman of the Methodist University Board of Trustees, to honor a faculty member who personifies
excellence in mastery of his or her discipline, teaching methods, attitude, and interaction with students.
Nominees must have taught full‐time at Methodist for at least three academic years. The recipient is chosen
by a selection committee comprised of the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and two students—
the president of the Student Government Association and the Chief Marshal for the current academic year.
This is the highest teaching award given at Methodist University and includes a $4,500 honorarium.
The Monarch Theatre Award is given to the students who have contributed the most during the season to
Methodist University Theatre Department productions, either in performance on stage or as technical support
staff backstage.