The Instructional Development Uunit (IDU) is now accepting applications for the Biennial UWI/Guardian Life Premium Teaching Award. This award seeks to encourage and reward excellence in teaching on the Mona Campus of the UWI. The award is granted on the evaluation of a teaching portfolio, which is the instrument by which the awardee(s) is/are selected. The teaching portfolios of applicants will be assessed on the following criteria: teaching philosophy, teaching responsibilities and evidence of effective teaching prospective. Applicants should indicate their intention to apply by Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 970-0376 or extensions 2341/2370 or email idu@uwimona.edu.jm. Teaching Dossier/portfolios should be submitted in triplicates by Friday, March 3, 2006.