The Lindback Awards are given in recognition of distinguished teaching. The distinguished teacher has the capability of changing the way in which students view the subject they are studying. The distinguished teacher is fair, free from prejudice, and single-minded in the pursuit of truth.
Distinguished teaching means different things in different fields.
It is not enough to look solely at letters of recommendation from students. Rather, all of these factors and more should enter into the identification and assessment of distinguished teaching. The Lindback Awards have a symbolic importance that transcends the recognition of individual merit. They should be used to advance effective teaching by serving as reminders to as wide a spectrum of the University community as possible of the expectations of the University for the quality of its mission. Distinguished teaching occurs in all parts of the University and therefore faculty members from all schools are eligible for consideration.