Dr. John Simon, W&M '64, and Olinda Simon, W&M '63, have
established the Simon Prize for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics.
The annual award will be made to an outstanding teacher of mathematics
at the College.
The purpose of the Simon Prize is to reward an inspirational teacher who teaches students of all capabilities, slow learners as well as those with a facility for mathematics, to understand and enjoy mathematics at any level.
Any full-time faculty member with an appointment in the Mathematics Department is eligible. The recipient must be nominated by a student and recommended to the Dean of Faculty by the Simon Prize Committee, chaired by the Chair of the Mathematics Department. Three students serve on the committee as full voting members.
It is the expectation of the donors that winners of the Simon Prize will be gifted and exemplary teachers with integrity whose interactions in and outside the classroom result in the highest quality instruction in mathematics and who serve as accessible role-models and mentors to William and Mary students, whether these students be mathematics concentrator or not.
To nominate a faculty member from whom you have taken mathematics, complete a nomination form and submit it to the Chair of the Mathematics Department in person or by campus mail. The form is available on-line at www.math.wm.edu/~klsmit/simon.html. A copy may be obtained by request at the the Department of Mathematics, Jones Hall, Room 114.
The prize will consist of a cash gift and is awarded at the Mathematics
Department diploma presentation ceremony and a plaque to hang in the Mathematics
Department will honor all recipients.