Faculty Assembly

Community Service Award

Criteria

Candidates will be judged on their record of exceptional educational, humanitarian, civic, or other service to their community, external to the candidates' primary University responsibilities and for no additional remuneration. Specific requirements are that the candidates:

1. be full-time faculty members (including instructors) at UCCS,
2. be in at least their third year at UCCS, and
3. have not received the award previously.

Nomination

1. Anyone may nominate the candidate; self nominations are accepted.
2. Supporting materials are to be assembled by the nominator and must include:
   1. the nominating letter;
   2. a description of the candidate’s community service activities, written by the candidate (double-spaced, 1000-word maximum);
   3. two supporting letters from persons within the University community who have direct knowledge of the nature and benefit of the community service;
   4. two supporting letters from persons outside the University who have direct knowledge of the nature and benefit of the community service;
   5. a copy of the nominee's current curriculum vitae;
   6. any other supporting materials related to the candidate's community service activities.
3. The supporting materials should be put together as a package and delivered to David Anderson, Chair, Campus Awards Committee, SENG B427. (See also Tips for Preparing Award Nominations)

Nomination Deadline

Friday, November 6, 2009

Award

The winner of the Community Service Award will receive a custom-made freestanding sculptured award and a check for $1,000 (less taxes). The award will be presented at the Campus Awards Ceremony in May.

Funding

Funding for the Community Service Award is provided by the Provost.

Contact: David Anderson, Chair of the Faculty Awards Committee