The Roosevelt Ruffin Diversity Award

Eligibility/Selection Considerations

• SVSU academic or academic support units, campus organization, students, faculty, or staff.
• Must have implemented policies, procedures, and/or programs at SVSU to enhance diversity.
• Enhanced diversity based on color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran or military service status, gender identity, economic status, political belief and/or marital status.

Criteria for Nomination

Submit a letter of nomination that addresses how the nominee(s) demonstrated a commitment to enhance diversity at SVSU by describing at least three of the following:

1. Accomplishments, leadership, and service in support of diversity enhancement
2. Achievement in creating a supportive environment
3. Success in recruiting and retaining individuals who represent diverse groups among faculty, staff, and administrative positions
4. Success in recruiting, retaining, and graduating individuals who represent diverse groups among students
5. Efforts to change the University’s culture to be more accepting and understanding of diverse cultures
6. Methods used to educate University leadership in areas of diversity
7. Development and implementation of community outreach projects related to diversity

A complete nomination packet must include the following:

1. A nomination statement that addresses at least three of the criteria; not to exceed three (3) pages.
2. Completed Nomination Form (either Individual Nomination Form or Group Nomination Form).
3.  Three (3) letters of support not to exceed more than one (1) page each
   • At least one (1) letter of support must be from someone currently employed at SVSU, e.g., administrator, faculty, or staff member
4. Current vita or resume of those nominated for the "Individual" category.
5. For "Team/Group" nomination, include a list of all team members and position.

The Roosevelt Ruffin Diversity Award Committee will select one award to be given to an individual or team/group. The committee is chaired by Dr. Mamie T. Thorns, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Programs.

ELECTRONIC NOMINATION FORM

For additional information, please contact the Office of Diversity at (989) 964-4068 or e-mail us at mtthorns@svsu.edu.