Diversity Awards Description
Diversity Service Award Criteria
The Diversity Service Awards acknowledge
and honor the efforts of students, faculty and staff who strive to
promote understanding and appreciation of diversity in its multitude
of forms at Texas A&M University. Diversity Service Award recipients
will each receive a $300 cash reward and framed certificate.
Award Categories
Student – any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
Staff – must be budgeted at least 50% time
Faculty – personnel holding faculty titles
Student Organization – any currently recognized student organization
The criteria for evaluating nominations will be as follows and
should serve as a guide to prepare the nomination.
- Nominees have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the value of diversity.
- Nominees have demonstrated outstanding efforts to promote an environment free from bias and discrimination.
- Nominees have worked to provide students, faculty, and staff a university experience rich in perspectives and opportunities to learn from each other
Specific examples should be included in the nomination and may
include initiatives/programs that have become a vital component to
improving the campus climate, establishing and maintaining
employment faculty and staff from underrepresented groups,
recruiting and retaining students from underrepresented groups,
establishing mentoring programs, etc.
Gary Gray Memorial Award sponsored by the Department of Disability Services
This award recognizes a student or student group who exhibits activities and/or behavior that supports the inclusion of students with disabilities in all aspects of campus life. Gary Gray, an Aggie, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, in May of 1983. As a student with a physical disability, Gary consistently challenged the University to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities so that every student could have an equal “Aggie experience.” This award, established in 1994, is named in Gary’s honor and acknowledges the efforts of students who support their fellow Aggies in everyday life on campus. Award recipients will receive a commemorative plaque.
Partners in Learning Award of Excellence sponsored by the Department of Disability Services
The term “Partners in Learning” illustrates the role that staff, faculty, and administrators can play in educating the university community on issues that often face students with disabilities. This award was established in 1994 to recognize individuals within the university community who go above and beyond to provide an inclusive academic experience for students with disabilities. The recipient(s) promotes diversity by enriching the collegiate experience for students with disabilities. Award recipients will receive a commemorative plaque.
Rainbow Award sponsored by Aggie Allies
This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a
commitment to diversity by serving as a role model and by
contributing to the education of the Texas A&M University community
regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) people and
issues. Award recipients will receive a commemorative plaque.
Nomination Process
Nominations will be completed online beginning January 28, 2008 and
are due February 29.
Nominations may be submitted by any member of the University
community (co-worker, supervisor, adviser, dean or department head,
student).
Nominations must be submitted online and may include a statement
from the nominator as well as two additional statements of support.
Statements of support should be typed or pasted directly into the
text box provided on the nomination form.
Nomination statements, including specific examples, should describe
the nominee’s accomplishments promoting understanding and
appreciation of diversity at Texas A&M University. For faculty and
staff nominees, greater consideration will be given to those
individuals whose accomplishments are above and beyond standard job
responsibilities.
Selection Process
Review and selection of the Diversity Service Awards will be made
by an anonymous committee appointed by the Director of Multicultural
Services.
The Rainbow Award will be selected by Aggie Allies and the Gary Gray
Memorial Student Recognition Award will be selected by the staff
from the Department of Disability Services.
Nomination form is now closed
