ÃÛÌÒav annually honors members of the campus community who make extraordinary contributions to promote the appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity, and advance institutional diversity and inclusion goals.
Please add specific examples of their efforts, e.g., committees they’ve served on, programs they have initiated, or other examples of the work that they have done to forward and promote diversity on our campus.
Nominations should be submitted to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion by the published deadline. Each award recipient will be recognized at a special ceremony and reception scheduled the end of the spring semester.
Since 2007, the President and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion have honored the achievements and service of members of the campus community who make extraordinary contributions to promote the appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity at ÃÛÌÒav.
In recognition of President Janet Dudley-Eshbach’s commitment to enhanced diversity, the award has been renamed the “President’s Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award”
Every spring, we invite nominations for the yearly awards. All members of the campus community are encouraged to submit a nomination and acknowledge colleagues and students who demonstrate tireless commitment to supporting and advancing SU’s institutional diversity goals.
To celebrate the work of the honorees, a ceremony is held at the end of the spring semester. At the ceremony, President Wight presents the awards to the recipients.
STUDENT – A student award winner is someone who exemplifies the University’s diversity goals by actively supporting cultural diversity through their involvement with diverse individuals and groups, and takes action to promote meaningful interaction among diverse groups of people to improve the social and educational campus climate.
Undergraduate:
Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours
Cumulative GPA 2.5
Sophomore, junior or senior
Graduate:
Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
Cumulative GPA 3.25
Completed 1 year at the University
STAFF - A staff award winner is someone who exemplifies the University’s diversity goals by actively supporting cultural diversity through their involvement with diverse individuals and groups, and takes action to promote meaningful interaction among diverse groups of people to improve the social and educational campus climate.
Non-Exempt (Administrative Assistant, Skilled Staff, Craft and Service/Maintenance)
Employed for 2 years or more
Exempt (Professional Staff)
Position below Department Head/Director level
Employed for 3 years or more
Exempt (Executive/Administrator)
Position at Department Head level or above
Employed for 5 years or more
FACULTY - A faculty award winner is someone who exemplifies the University’s diversity goals by being sensitive to the different needs of a diverse environment and promotes diversity through course content and pedagogy. A faculty award winner is someone who actively supports cultural diversity through their involvement with diverse individuals and groups, and takes action to promote meaningful interaction among diverse groups of people to improve the social and educational campus climate.
Faculty/Librarian (Full-time Tenure or Non-tenure Track)
(pictured left to right) President Charles A. Wight, Mark Andrews, Ryan Weaver, Zakera Banks, Chinua Arinza, Ellen Schaefer-Salins, Candace Henry, Rachel Steele
ÃÛÌÒav annually honors members of the campus community who make extraordinary contributions to promote the appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity, and advance institutional diversity and inclusion goals. SU President Charles Wight presented awards to the 2022 recipients on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
(pictured) Joan Williams, Dr. Charles A. Wight, Rebecca Anthony, Carolina Bown, Jennifer Jewell, Yuki Okubo, Tina Reid, Dorien Rogers, Robert Score, Student Group: Inclusive Instruction for Secondary Teachers - SCED 367-Virtual Field Trip, Douglas DeLost, Allan Hall, Hailey Lagimoniere, Tayah Redina, Elizabeth Robles, Logan Smith, McKinsey Zepp
ÃÛÌÒav annually honors members of the campus community who make extraordinary contributions to promote the appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity, and advance institutional diversity and inclusion goals.SU President Charles Wight presented awards to the 2021 recipients on Wednesday, April 28, at 3 p.m.
(pictured left to right) Dr. Charles A. Wight, Chantess Robinson, Angeline Prichard, William Fried, Dr. Erin Stutelberg, Michael Ucci, Nyasha Wills, Thomas M. Mannion III
(pictured left to right) Haley Cristea (who accepted the award on behalf of recipient, Safaa Said, who was unable to be present), Dr. Dean Ravizza, Donovan Mack, Dr. Maarten Pereboom, Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach, Ben Lenox, Dr. April Logan, Rahsaan Ellis, Abey Adeoye, and Humberto Aristizábal
(From left to right) Humberto Aristizabal, Dr. Brian Stiegler, Sara Lowery, Artura Jackson, Dr. Kara French, Dr. Céline Carayon, Cearrah Sherman, Dr. Diane Allen
From left to right: Humberto Aristizabal, Dr. Elsie Walker, Dr. Corinne Pubill, Helena Brummitt, Julieze Benjamin, Richard Culver, Vivian Shannon-Ramsey, Casey Coleman, Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach
From left to right: Carey Haddock, Dr. Manav Ratti, Mario Orellana, Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach, Matthew Conley, Briana DeNeal-Findley, Paula Morris, Dr. Michèle Schlehofer.
From left to right: Mr. Vaughn White, Ms. Chelsey Toback, Dr. Chrys Egan, Ms. Gloria Chibueze-Azinge, Kimberly Clark-Shaw, Dr. Karen Olmstead (on behalf of Dr. Robert Joyner), Mr. Humberto Aristizabal.
Sherman Wood, Dr. Kathleen Scott, Samantha Greenberg, Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach, Dr. Clara Small, Dr. Linda Dwyer, and Henry Hunt. Not shown: Iris Reynolds
Dave Gutoskey, Marianna Cerulli, Vanice Antrum, Barbara Montgomery Davis, Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach, Dr. James King, Moushumi Chakraborty, and Cherita Richards.
Linda Morales, Ed Cowell, Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach, Sujuan Ma, Dr. Althea Pennerman, Andrea Wheatley, Breanna Nunez, and Nikki Dyer. Pictured on screen: Adriana Guerra.
