CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (COMMUNITY) - 2018
IU Indianapolis values its many community partners, and each year one community partner is selected to receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement. Civic engagement is the “active collaboration that builds on the resources, skills, expertise, and knowledge of the campus and community to improve the quality of life in communities in a manner consistent with the campus mission.” Civic engagement includes working in and with community partners across teaching, research or service. A community partner organization, for the purposes of this award, is defined as a nonprofit agency, school, government organization, or other community based organization serving the broader community. Recipients of this award will be recognized at the annual Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation on April 20, 2018.
ELIGIBILITY and CRITERIA: Any community organization that has partnered with IU Indianapolis faculty, staff, students, or campus units to create positive differences in the community through teaching (e.g., service learning, clinical, internship), research, or professional service may be nominated for this award. A community organization may receive this award only once. Nominees must have engaged in a meaningful and sustained program of collaboration with one or more campus units that has resulted in deepening student learning, advancing faculty/staff work, and improving community outcomes.
PROCESS: An IU Indianapolis faculty member, administrator, or staff member must nominate the community organization by completing the electronic nomination form and uploading all required supporting documentation online at http://academicaffairs.indianapolis.iu.edu/civicengagementcommunity.
DOCUMENTATION: All supporting documents for the nomination must be submitted electronically and should include the following:
- A nomination narrative written by the faculty/staff/administrator. (See below for further details.)
- Three letters of support from different stakeholder perspectives (e.g., leaders within the organization, faculty, dean, department chair, other collaborating partners) that describe the nature of the partnership and provide evidence of impact across time.
- A nomination narrative, up to four (4) pages double-spaced, should include the following type of information:
- Description of the nature and quality of the partnership between the community organization and IU Indianapolis faculty, staff, or students:
- What are the key program initiative(s) that have emerged from this partnership?
- How has thecollaboration generated knowledge and leveraged resources to strengthen the capacity of each partner?
- How has the collaboration led to a sustained and growing partnership based on collective action and mutually-identified goals?
- Description of the significance and impact of the partnership on the community organization:
- How has the participation of IU Indianapolis students, faculty, and staff contributed to the organization’s capacity, effectiveness, and/or service delivery?
- How has IU Indianapolis’s involvement contributed to the quality of life for community residents?
- Description of the significance and impact of the partnership on IU Indianapolis:
- How have organization staff and residents contributed as co-educators in the development of students as civic-minded graduates and professionals?
- How has the collaboration with the organization contributed to the campus mission for teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and service?
Uploaded files should be in PDF format. If documentation is not currently available electronically, it can be scanned. The Center for Teaching and Learning, University Library Room 1225, can assist with this process.
In addition to the required documentation, please provide the following when completing the nomination form online:
· Organization Information
Name, full street address, phone number, and web address (if applicable)
· Organization Contact Information
First and last name, title, e-mail, and phone number
· Faculty/Staff Nominator Information
First and last name; university ID #; appointment type; school; department; campus address; e-mail; and phone number
NOTE: For jointly-prepared nominations, submit contact information for only one nominator. All other nominators can be accounted for at the end of the nomination letter.
Nominations must be submitted online no later than 5 p.m., on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
SELECTION: The review committee will recommend at least two organizations for the award, with the final selection being made by the Chancellor. Awards may not be given every year.
Successful candidates will be honored at the Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation held Friday, April 20, 2018, at 3 p.m. in the Hine Hall Auditorium.
QUESTIONS: Inquiries regarding eligibility and criteria should be directed to Dr. Julie Hatcher (jhatcher@iu.edu, 317-278-3499), Executive Director, Center for Service and Learning.
Issues relating to the online nomination process should be directed to Jessica Wootten, Academic Affairs Coordinator, (jwootten@iu.edu or 317-278-6090).