Nominations are due in the college office no later than 12:00 Noon on April 21, 2008.
One award for facutly and one for staff.
The Distinguished CFANS Diveresity and Inclusion Award was established to recognize significant accomplishments and innovation in achieving and sustaining diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion efforts within the College’s personnel, policies, programs, environment, climate, and constituencies. A stipend of $2,000 and a commemorative plaque will be awarded to an individual or group from faculty and one award for individual or staff category in the College.
Eligibility
- Must currently be employed by the College.
- An individual or group may receive the award only once in five years.
- Any aspect of the work of the College may be recognized: operations, staffing, programs, audiences, research, volunteers, etc.
- The award may recognize risks involved and outstanding efforts, even though
outcomes are as of yet unrealized.
- Nominations may be made only by University of Minnesota employees or non University collaborating partners directly engaged in College collaborations, and only on behalf of a CFANS colleague or a group.
- Nominators from previous years must submit updated materials, including updated references. A confidential list of nominees is kept in the award’s records.
The College defines diversity as the fact of human difference that makes a difference in how we interact with one another, communities, institutions and ourselves (relative to developing and respecting human potential, creating a supportive, nurturing climate and environment, and acknowledging legal responsibilities to historical inequalities). Because of historical and legal circumstances unique to the history of our nation and to our democracy, we pay particular attention to the areas outlined in the University’s Equal Opportunity Statement. Those areas include: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, and sexual orientation
Nomination procedure:
- An on-line nomination form from one or more persons making the nomination.
- Nomination memo: no longer than two pages. Submit one original copy. Please include:
- Individual or group nominated (include all names, titles, locations)
- Nominator (name, phone number, and e-mail address)
- Narrative of outstanding accomplishments. Include brief, specific examples of:
- Purpose(s) of the effort and activities involved.
- How this effort exceeds normal job expectations; illustrates teamwork, inclusivethinking, sensitivity to or attention to diverse audiences, and/or exemplifies excellence.
- How this effort has fostered an environment that respects and values diversity and inclusion.
- Provide at least two examples (i.e. significant changes in actions of program participants, or tangible achievements – publications, visuals, signs, media announcements, displays, etc.)
- Significant changes or impacts resulting from the effort.
- Two additional supporting letters.
Selection: The CFANS Diversity Catalyst Team Awards Committee shall select recipients. The committee may select only one recipient form each category for this award.
Presentation of Awards
The awards will be presented at the College Assembly on May 13, 2008.
Deadline
Please send nominations by Monday, April 21, 2008 to:
Karl Lorenz
Director of Diversity Programs - CFANS
190 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
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