James Bee Student Choice Awards
The James Bee Student Choice Awards for teaching and support staff are an important way for the student voice to be heard and to celebrate excellence in our RVC community. The awards recognise RVC staff who excel in providing an excellent student learning experience whether in the classroom or as part of our student support services.
Dr James Bee was a hugely charismatic individual with a great flair for teaching and we created these awards in his honour.
The awards are very meaningful to staff (see videos below) and are a wonderful way for students to show their appreciation. Once the vote closes a panel reviews the nominations and confirms the prizes. Winners of the awards are surprised and delighted when their name is called out at graduation.
All RVC staff engaged in teaching and student support are eligible for the awards. However winners from the previous year are not eligible for the current year. (See below for last year’s winners).
There are 6 categories where you can nominate a staff member:
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For educators who are passionate about their subject and make it exciting. |
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For tutors who's guidance has had a significant, beneficial impact on a student’s personal and/or professional development. |
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For a member of support services staff (E.g., library, Advice Centre, accommodation, course support) who provides support that exceeds expectations - above and beyond the call of duty. They are readily available and friendly towards students. |
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For educators who use different activities and technology in an effective and/or innovative way to enhance the student learning experience. |
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For a supervisor who Inspires students’ research to go in new directions and makes them feel part of the research community at the RVC. |
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For a staff member (academic or support) who has made a distinctive contribution to an area of University life for a student’s benefit. By going the extra mile, they have truly enhanced the RVC student experience. |
Outstanding TeacherNominations Open - 1st March 2024
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You can find the criteria for each award on the online nomination form. To help the panel fully consider your nomination, we encourage you to add a specific example of why you think your nominee is deserving of the award and meets the criteria.
We hope you'll each take the time to nominate in each category, but you can also select just a few.
Nominations open: 1st March 2024
Nominations close: 10th May 2024
Celebrating our past winners!
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2022-23 |
2021-22 |
2020-21 |
2018-19 |
2017-18 |
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Outstanding Teacher Top Tutor Super Support Staff Creative Curriculum Sensational Supervision Extra Mile |
Outstanding Teacher Top Tutor Super Support Staff Creative Curriculum Sensational Supervision Extra Mile |
Lisa Thurston Saira Amelia Khurshid Akhtar Elliot Gathercole Sian Frossini Charlotte Lawson Brian Catchpole Victoria Crossley Barbara Mulenga |
Rosin Bolger Barry Ewens Barbara Haesler Kelvin Ho Maria Diez Leon Dan O’Neill Paul Pollard Aleks Schaefer Victoria Waring Sarah Williams |
Louise Allum Damer Blake Emma Boardman Jo Hedley Sonja Jeckel Vicky Lipscomb Isabel Orriss Lynne Rose |