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On behalf of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Fashion School’s NYC Studio, Ann Walter (center), the studio’s director, accepts the 2020 Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity from Dana Lawless-Andric (left) and Sonya Williams (right).
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« President Beverly J. Warren gives the Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity to the Department of Pan-African Studies, accepted by Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., department chair.
2017 Unity Award Recipient, Information Services

Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity

 

The Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity recognizes the contributions of any Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University unit that demonstrates significant contributions in the areas of diversity, equity, and/or inclusion. The Unity Award for Diversity honors units for their commitment to implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives. The award recipient is announced during Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Read about the 2020 Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity Recipient, Fashion School NYC Studio

 

AWARD ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Eligibility for the Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity
 
  • Any group nominated for the Award must be a unit of the KSU community (all eight campuses). This group includes but is not limited to: Divisions, Departments, Schools, Offices, and Centers. Student groups are not eligible for this award.      
  •  No group shall be eligible to receive the award more than once every three years.
  • Nominees for the Award may be any group whose primary responsibilities are not focused on diversity and inclusion, but who routinely and voluntarily makes diversity and inclusion a priority in much of what they do; or the nominee may be one whose major responsibilities are implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives, but who also consistently explores unique ways to go above and beyond expectations.   
  • Nominees’ actions must reflect progressive change in areas of inclusive excellence in diversity. Nominees may be recognized for programs, policies, procedures, curriculum, instruction, recruitment, retention, promotion, and/or avocation as related to successful diversity initiatives.
  • If a selection committee member’s unit is nominated, the member shall abstain from voting for the awardee.
Selection Criteria for the Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity
 
  • Nominees shall meet the eligibility requirements detailed above. 
  • The selection committee shall determine that the nominee has clearly demonstrated superior commitment to the enhancement, development and sustainability of inclusive excellence in diversity based on the following:
  • The nominee has a record of progressive change in the areas of inclusive excellence and diversity.
  • The nominee made significant contributions to the cause of diversity, equity, and/or inclusion.
  • The nominee’s achievements have been attested to by persons who are familiar with their achievements in diversity.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shana Lee, Director for Diversity and Inclusion Leadership, at (330) 672-8582 or slee@kent.edu.

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