Diversity Award Programs
Catalyst Award, Honoring Diversity
Focus: Honor faculty or staff members, programs or departments and students engaged in diversity initiatives that have served to promote an inclusive, diverse campus community.
Eligible Recipient: Faculty or Staff Member
Population/Frequency: Campus-wide/Annual Award; early February deadline
Initiated by: Faculty or Staff Member
Procedure: Submit nomination form; attach a list of the nominee’s contributions and provide specific examples to describe how the candidate meets the Catalyst Award criteria.
Website: Catalyst Awards/Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Distinguished Achievement Award
Focus: Given for an outstanding achievement or a lifetime record of service or achievement. Should be considered role models for women and/or girls.
Eligible Recipient: Faculty or Staff Member
Population/Frequency: Campus Wide/Annual Award; early February deadline
Initiated by: Faculty or Staff Member
Procedure: Submit nomination form; include resume/vitae of nominee, 2-5 letters of support (at least one letter should speak to the candidate's role model/mentor impact or faculty member's scholarly contributions)
Website: Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women/Distinguished Acievement Award
Jean Y. Jew Women's Rights Award
Focus: Honor those who demonstrate outstanding effort or achievement in improving the status of women on campus.
Eligible Recipient: Faculty or Staff Member
Population/Frequency: Campus Wide/Annual Award; late February deadline
Initiated by: Faculty or Staff Member
Procedure: Submit nomination form; include explanation of nominee's qualifications, accomplishments, current resume or curriculum vitae, up to 3 letters from individuals that elaborate/expand on the nominee's resume or vitae.
Website: Jean Y. Jew Women's Rights Award
Page last updated April 2013
Questions? Email Candace Peters or call 335-2260.