Nominations are open until March 5 for the 2020–21 Diversity Leadership Awards, which recognize staff members who demonstrate exemplary leadership by putting the ideals of equity, diversity and inclusion into practical action.
Nominations can be submitted by staff, students, faculty or postdoctoral scholars through the online nomination form. For 2019–20, there were two recipients: Fran Spurrier, director of IT Transition Management, and Harold Brown, a program coordinator in Learning and Residential Affairs in the Office of the Dean of Students.
Submit nominations for the Diversity Leadership Award.
“I continue to be inspired by the many staff members who live out their commitment to fostering a campus culture in which everyone feels welcomed and valued,” said Dr. André L. Churchwell, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. “With the university’s reinvigorated efforts to enhance diversity and promote inclusion, the Diversity Leadership Awards play an important role in recognizing these vital efforts by our staff.”
The recipients of this award will have shown a high regard for diversity in one or more of the following ways:
Impact: An individual who substantially enhances the university’s equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement and trust efforts.
Performance: An individual who reflects and achieves a high level of service, dedication, compassion and applied skills in support of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Awareness: An individual who exhibits an increased awareness about equity, diversity and inclusion in accordance with Vanderbilt University’s mission.
Candidates must be regular full-time staff members who have a minimum of three years of consecutive Vanderbilt service.
For more information, email Tara F. Williams in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.