The narrative should also outline the nominee s professional growth during his or her career at UIC, including how the nominee has contributed above and beyond basic job requirements. This should include a description of the nominee s University leadership service beyond his or her home unit, for example, University committees, involvement with the Alumni Association, or the Scholarship Association. The nominator should also consult with the nominee to ensure that appropriate letters of endorsement are solicited. These should include a representative sampling from the individuals with whom the nominee interacts, reflecting his or her personal, professional, and external contributions as described by the nominator in the narrative. The nominator should convey clearly how the nominee is a model of professionalism in his or her chosen field.
Specific examples are more effective than general statements about excellence.
While the length of the narrative should be limited to no more than three pages, the nominator should pay special attention to the effectiveness of his or her writing in presenting the nominee in the narrative. The Selection Committee consists of seven academic professionals, broadly selected from the ranks of the academic professional community. The CAPE Selection Committee cannot include individuals who are currently serving on the APAC Committee. The Chair of the Selection Committee is an APAC member, who may vote only in the case of a tie. The Selection Committee may submit no more than 4 finalists in ranked order to the Chancellor, who will make the final selection.