Call for Nominations! Spring 2019-2020 John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award | 2/28
Nominations for the Spring 2019 John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award are now OPEN! Sponsored by Old Dominion University's (ODU) Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity, this award is designed to celebrate individuals within the ODU campus and surrounding Hampton Roads community who encourage and advance values related to diversity, inclusion, and equity. In honor of ODU's eighth president, The John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award, is presented to individuals in the following categories: administration and employees, faculty, students, and alumni of ODU, and Hampton Roads Residents.
Spring Nominations
Nominations are accepted during fall and spring semesters. Spring nominations are due no later than February 28, and can be submitted by anyone. Nominators should explain how the nominee demonstrates the criterion and why this person should be considered for the John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award. Clearly state how the nominee demonstrates a sustained commitment to the ODU and/or surrounding Hampton Roads community, supported by examples of innovation, creativity and leadership.
Submit nominations online (www.odu.edu/equity/diversity-award), by e-mail (officeofinstitutionalequitydiversity@odu.edu), U.S. mail or Interoffice mail to The Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity- 4111 Monarch Way, Suite 103 - Norfolk, VA 23529.
The John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award selection committee ranks submitted applications according to outlined awards criteria choosing 10 recipients in the fall and 10 recipients in the spring. This is followed by a university-wide announcement of award recipients from The Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity. To laude the achievements of all nominees and award recipients, an end-of-the-year ceremony is held in their honor where one is selected for the overall John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award.
SELECTION CRITERIA
This award is an acknowledgement bestowed upon meritorious individuals who actively promote values associated with diversity, inclusion and equity.
Recipients should make significant contributions to and enhance ODU's learning environment and the Hampton Roads community through sustained commitments that improve opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. Award recipients should demonstrate an exceptional understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity beyond the call of duty as represented by the following criteria:
• Develops innovative methods for increasing and valuing diversity, inclusion and equity through wide-range programs and initiatives and
• Demonstrates effective leadership that promote and advance inclusive working and learning environments on campus and/ or throughout the Hampton Roads community.
Institutional Equity & Diversity
4111 Monarch Way, Suite 103 Norfolk, VA 23529
(757) 683-3141
https://www.odu.edu/equity
Posted By: Kimberly Cain
Date: Mon Jan 27 15:43:32 EST 2020