Supporting and Rewarding Academic Excellence Awards and Grants linode icon Faculty Mentoring Award Each academic year the Office of the Provost recognizes senior faculty who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to faculty mentoring. pagelines icon Faculty Service Award Each academic year the Office of the Provost recognizes full-time faculty whose extraordinary and creative voluntary service has contributed significantly to the University’s inclusion and belonging efforts. Return to the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement homepage.