The Excellence in Diversity Award annually recognizes SoE faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to campus climate toward building a diverse and equitable School of Education. It includes a monetary award.
Award Criteria
This award will recognize faculty or staff who have achieved excellence in diversity in the areas of:
- Preparation of students, staff, and faculty to thrive personally and professionally in a world that is diverse, global, and interconnected (Beyond Diversity Planning: A Call to Action, Diversity Forum October 2009, Seeding Inclusive Excellence)
- Improving culture, climate, and communications (Dean Underwood, SOE Strategic Initiatives 2009-10)
- Recruiting, supporting and retaining excellent and diverse faculty, administrators, staff, and students (Dean Underwood, SOE Strategic Initiatives 2009-10)
Nominations
The nomination packet* should include the following:
- Letter of nomination
- Nominee’s current CV/résumé
- Letter of support from nominee’s colleague (student, staff, faculty or community member)
*Nominations remain active for two years beyond the year of submission
Submission
Nominations are due Monday, March 3, 2025. Submit nominations in one of the following ways:
- Online Nomination Form (upload digital files of supporting documents)
- Email to Events Manager
Review & Selection
All nominations will be reviewed by a committee of School of Education peers. Award recipients and their guests are invited to attend a school-wide awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Questions
Contact our Events Manager