Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award | Staff
About
"Diversity at WMU encompasses inclusion, acceptance, respect, and empowerment. This means understanding that each individual is unique and that our commonalities and differences make the contributions we have to offer all the more valuable. Diversity includes the dimensions of race, ethnicity, and national and regional origins; sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation; socioeconomic status, age, physical attributes, and abilities; as well as religious, political, cultural, and intellectual ideologies and practices" (Diversity and Multiculturalism Action Plan).
The Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award is presented to College of Arts and Sciences staff member who has demonstrated exemplary commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at Western Michigan University. Award winners receive a plaque/award and will be honored at the college faculty and staff award ceremony held during the spring semester. In addition, award winners receive $1,000, which is processed as incentive pay to the staff member.
Nominee Eligibility
- All clerical, technical, professional and administrative staff currently serving in the College of Arts and Sciences who have completed at least one year of service to the College are eligible for this award, unless the staff member has received the Staff Excellence award within the five years.
Criteria for Award Selection
- An accumulated record of exemplary work in support of diversity, equity and inclusion, which may include service to the University, local community and beyond.
- Record of achievement in support of diversity, equity and inclusion must be related to work conducted while employed as a staff member in the College of Arts and Sciences.
- A single act of service, project or event, except under rare circumstances, is insufficient to be selected for this award.
Required Nomination Materials
- Complete the above nominatiob web form.
- A detailed statement from the nominator indicating the nominee’s accomplishments and how they relate to the selection criteria for this award.
- A maximum of two brief supporting letters addressing how the nominee’s accomplishments embody the selection criteria for this award.
- Nominee’s most recent resume.
- Any supporting documents which demonstrate the nominee’s exemplary work in support of diversity, equity and inclusion as stated in the criteria for this award.
Submit a Nomination
Questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact the College of Arts and Sciences dean's office with any questions or concerns.