Chancellor's Diversity Scholar Award

Honorees of the Chancellor's Diversity Scholar Award are recognized at the Chancellor's Academic Honors Convocation.

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Chancellor's Diversity Scholar Award Highlights
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Eligibility
  • Any full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty member who champions domestic and/or international diversity can be nominated.
  • Preference will be given to faculty members with at least five years or more of diversity impact at IU Indianapolis or with a history of diversity scholarship and service prior to employment at IU Indianapolis.
  • Self-nomination is not permitted.
  • Past award winners may not be nominated.
Criteria
  • Faculty members nominated for this award would exemplify a high standard of scholarship and service that impact diversity.
  • The work should be considered outstanding and worthy of recognition because of its campus, local community, and/or global impact.
  • Strong candidates will have demonstrated excellence in diversity and equity related to research, professional service, civic engagement, and overall impact on campus climate.
 
Nomination Process
  • Any member of the campus community may serve as a nominator.
  • Nominations prepared jointly by faculty and students are encouraged.
  • Complete the electronic nomination form and upload the required documentation.
  • Please verify that your candidate meets all eligibility requirements and that you have access to all relevant information before submitting your nomination.
Longevity of Nomination
  • Nominees will be automatically considered for three years after the initial nomination year.
  • Candidates who elect to resubmit are encouraged to update their submissions.
  • Recondsideration Process: Candidates during the three years following their initial nomination year will be given an opportunity to update their nomination packet each successive year.
    • Candidates will be asked to submit all their documentation into the online nomination form.
Selection
  • The chancellor has the right to select members of the review committee which shall include past winners of this award, a representative of the Multicultural Pedagogy Research Group, a representative from International Affairs, a Chancellor's Professor, a Glenn W. Irwin, Jr., M.D., Experience Excellence Award recipient, and a Glenn W. Irwin, Jr., M.D., Research Scholar.
For questions regarding the nomination process for the Chancellor's Diversity Scholar Award, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at ude[dot]ui[at]aao.