FACS Community Builder Award
The Community Builder Award is given to one staff member and one faculty member in the college who further the college’s mission of enhancing our community of faculty, staff, and/or students. Any full-time faculty or staff member at any rank is eligible for the award.
Nominations
Nominations may be made by colleagues, faculty, students, alumni, or through self-nomination. Nominations are not automatically rolled over from previous year(s).
How to Nominate
Nominations may be submitted electronically to facsdean@uga.edu or as a hard copy to the Dean’s Office.
The nomination packet shall consist of:
- One (1) letter of nomination detailing the nominee’s achievements in one or more of the three areas. The nomination letter should clearly address how the individual’s work relates to each of the award criteria detailed below.
- One (1) letter of support. This letter may be from faculty, staff, a current or former student, or a community partner. The letter of support should clearly address how the individual’s work relates to each of the award criteria detailed below.
Provide examples of specific actions and evidence of commitment and dedication to the spirit of community building and creating a supportive environment of belonging for all. Describe how this individual has gone above and beyond their formal duties to enhance the sense of belonging and community within the college.
Examples of Community Building Contributions
Research/Scholarship
- Successfully incorporating community building into a research program or scholarly products.
- Making theoretical and/or empirical contributions to understanding community well-being.
- Receiving professional recognition or acknowledgment for promoting collaboration within a discipline.
Teaching/Instruction
- Noteworthy instructional efforts highlighting different perspectives.
- Incorporating a multitude of voices into course materials.
- Exceptional commitment to meeting the needs of all students.
- Utilizing universal design to support best teaching practices benefiting all students.
- Developing new courses, assignments, materials, or pedagogical practices that emphasize a supportive classroom community.
Professional Activities
- Engaging in interpersonal interactions that foster a sense of community.
- Participating in community-building professional development activities, such as workshops and trainings.
- Making efforts to accommodate all students and staff.
- Promoting and/or facilitating initiatives within one’s unit that enhance cohesion.
Public Service, Outreach, and Extension
- Implementing noteworthy initiatives that best serve all communities through outreach or extension.
- Making efforts to accommodate students, staff, faculty, and community members with different needs and backgrounds.
- Creating a sense of belonging among all populations engaged in extension and outreach programs.
The recipient(s) will be recognized at the Spring College Assembly.
Deadline
January 30, 5:00 p.m.