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This award is given to a faculty member who currently serves as full-time nursing faculty at USC. Criteria include: The nominee has not received this award during the previous five years, has taught the students at least one course during the current program, and has made a significant contribution to the students' educational experience. Students are asked to consider: contributions that are beyond expectations, contributions that are unique and innovative, qualities such as availability, supportiveness of students, enthusiasm, role modeling, etc., and teaching that reflects the nominee’s research and service activities.