Immersive Learning is rewarding and challenging. Ball State recognizes the hard work of faculty, students, and community partners each year with awards at our showcase. Read more about the awards and criteria below.

President Mearns and Dr. John McKillip pose together holding a glass award.
Immersive Learning Outstanding Faculty Awards

IMMERSIVE LEARNING OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARDS

2026 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2026 - Apply on InfoReady
The Immersive Learning Faculty Awards are given in recognition of demonstrated excellence in the creation, mentoring, and implementation of immersive learning projects. Award nominations for 2026 may be made by students, faculty, staff, or administrators; self nominations are also encouraged. All immersive learning projects that occurred or were started during the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 semesters are eligible for nomination. Faculty cannot receive the award twice for the same immersive learning class; overall, preference is given to faculty who have not previously won an Outstanding Faculty Award. Faculty winners receive recognition at the Immersive Learning showcase and a $1000 prize.

See past winners here.

OCE Community Partner Award

The Office of Community Engagement honors local businesses, community organizations, or agencies that have demonstrated excellence as partners and co-educators in Ball State’s community-engaged learning experiences.

Nominees must have partnered with Ball State faculty/staff, and students as part of one of the following community-based learning experiences:

  • Service or immersive learning
  • Community-based research
  • Internship and/or practicum

The award recipient will receive $500 and will be honored publicly at the Immersive Learning Showcase. The nomination form is available online. Nominations may be submitted by Ball State faculty and staff only. More details can be found here.

Have Questions?

Contact the Immersive Learning office so we can help at immersive@bsu.edu.