Diversity Leadership Awards
The Diversity Leadership Awards seek to recognize University staff members who display leadership in fostering diversity both on campus and within the surrounding community and to highlight, in concert with the University of Chicago Board of Governors, the contributions of alumni who advance the cause of justice and equality in our community and society.
2012 Award Recipients
Diversity Leadership Staff Award: Shayne Evans, Managing Director, Urban Education Institute; Director, University of Chicago Charter School
Diversity Leadership Alumni Award: Sylvia Puente, AM'90, Executive Director, Latino Policy Forum
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Awards Archive
For previous recipients, see the Diversity Leadership Awards Archive.
A Commitment to Diversity
President Zimmer in the University's Diversity Statement states:
“A commitment to diversity is central to our mission of discovery ... We have an obligation to see that the greatest variety of perspectives is brought to bear on the issues before us as scholars and citizens. We therefore celebrate our tradition of inclusion and recognize that our success as an institution depends on its ongoing renewal.”
Please support the University’s Diversity Statement by nominating a staff member or an alumna/us for a 2012 Diversity Leadership Award. In doing so, you help recognize those who fulfill our obligation to promote a University and society characterized by inclusiveness and diversity.
Who is Eligible
Any University of Chicago/University of Chicago Medical Center employee in good standing (non academic) or / and alumna/us of College, Divisions, or Professional Schools may be nominated. Current faculty, other academic personnel, and students are not eligible.
Who May Nominate?
Anyone may nominate an eligible candidate for the award. Self-nominations are permitted.
How Do I Nominate?
Please write a letter of nomination that includes:
- Nominee’s name
- University of Chicago affiliation
- Description of how the candidate has advanced the diversity goals of the University and of the Diversity Leadership Council, including:
- Evidence of commitment to diversity beyond assigned duties. (Staff Award Only)
- Evidence of leadership in advancing social justice and equality. (Alumni Award Only)
- Impact of activities
- Evidence of sustained commitment to diversity.
- Evidence this person has instilled the value of diversity in others (for example, has this person mentored future diversity leaders?)
Complete the online nomination form by providing the requested information and pasting your nomination letter in the space provided.
If you prefer to mail your nomination to the Award Committee, please include the following information for both nominator and nominee: name, affiliation, and contact information (phone, email, and postal mail) with your nomination letter and mail to:
Diversity Leadership Awards
Office of the Provost
University of Chicago
5801 South Ellis Avenue
Suite 514
Chicago, Illinois 60637
What is the Deadline?
We must receive all nominations (electronic or postal) by Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
Have Questions?
Please send questions or comments to:
diversity_leadership_awards@lists.uchicago.edu.
