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As part of the University's program to honor employee service to the University of Arizona, the Division of Human Resources hosts two events each spring, a Retiree Dinner and a Service Awards afternoon reception. These events are held to honor those who are currently retiring and those who have been employed for extended periods of time at the University of Arizona. Frequently Asked Questions about UA Service & Retirement Awards
Service Awards Reception - The Service Awards have moved to a mid-afternoon reception event. Check in begins at 1:30 PM. Doors open around 1:45 PM, with the event starting at 2:00 PM and lasting approximately an hour and a half. Honorees unable to attend the event can pick up their award at the UA Visitor Center starting a few days after the event through the end of December.
Retiree Dinner - The Retiree Dinner check in begins at 5:00 PM. The event begins at 5:30 PM and lasts for approximately two hours. Early each Spring, Award Coordinators are asked to verify all individuals in their department who are eligible for an award and identify those who have recently retired or are planning to retire by June 30 of that year. Employee Records staff are able to assist with employment date calculations and eligibility, and are also responsible for distributing and collecting the Service Award and Retiree reports.
For questions related to the Service Awards recognition reception and Retiree Dinner, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs and Human Resources at (520) 621-1684.
These annual awards recognizing excellence in teaching. These awards are offered through the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the University of Arizona Foundation
University Distinguished Professor - The University Distinguished Professor awards, were created in 1995 by President Manuel Pacheco to recognize faculty who have a long-term commitment to undergraduate education and have made outstanding contributions at The University of Arizona. In addition to the title of University Distinguished Professor, this award carries a $5,000 increase to base salary.
Provost's General Education Teaching Awards - These awards are given to acknowledge extraordinary quality and creativity in the teaching of general education courses. Up to two awards of $1,000 each. Candidates may be nominated by students, faculty members, department heads or deans. Nominated instructors must submit supporting information and teaching documentation.
The Henry and Phyllis Koffler Prizes - The Koffler Prizes recognize outstanding accomplishment and honor individuals who have made major contributions in their fields with an emphasis on originality. One prize will be given each year.
The University of Arizona Foundation Leicester and Kathryn Sherrill Creative Teaching Award - The Sherrill Creative Teaching Award recognizes excellence in the art of teaching at all levels, with emphasis on teaching at the undergraduate level.
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The Peter W. Likins Inclusive Excellence Awards
The annual Peter W. Likins Inclusive Excellence Awards were established to recognize students, staff and faculty-led programs that enhance the University of Arizona through their inclusive programming and/or leadership. To be considered, nominees should have made a significant contribution toward creating a diverse and inclusive community through one or more of the following:
- Embedding diversity and inclusiveness into a structural/institutional aspect of the UA (e.g., policy, procedure, tradition, vision statement, curriculum, etc.)
- Recruitment and retention of an excellent and diverse faculty, staff or student body
- Fostering equality of opportunity within our campus community
- Encouraging diverse perspectives on our campus
- Creating a welcoming and supportive campus climate through efforts such as visibility, communication and education
- Other areas critical to establishing inclusive excellence at the UA
Richard Ruiz Diversity Leadership Faculty Award
In 2015, a new faculty award was created: the Richard Ruiz Diversity Leadership Faculty Award. This award honors Professor Richard Ruiz’s many contributions to making the UA a better, more inclusive campus. In fact, he was awarded the Inclusive Excellence Award in 2009 for his tireless work supporting and advocating for diversity and cultural appreciation. Reflecting upon Professor Ruiz’s decades of contributions to diversity leadership, former President Peter Likins noted his “exceptional … devotion to the UA diversity programs and their underlying values.”
Recipients and Guidelines
Award recipients receive a $500 endowment and are honored during a special reception with Provost Andrew Comrie and Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Jesús Treviño.
The Center for English as a Second Language and the Office of Global Initiatives of the University of Arizona invite members of the greater Southern Arizona community to nominate individuals for the 2017 Global Excellence Awards. The Global Excellence Awards are intended for those individuals who have distinguished themselves locally, regionally or nationally.
Eligibility: Individuals who have produced a substantial impact in the areas of international service or international education are eligible.
Criteria: The successful recipient will have met one or more of the criteria listed for each award.
Excellence in Global Education
Eligibility: Eligible nominees would include faculty, instructors (K-adult), staff and administrators or others who have a lengthy and outstanding record of working with international students (see criteria below).
Who Can Nominate: Any UA student, faculty or staff member.
Criteria: The recipient is an individual who:
- Furthered the cause of international education in a significant way through outstanding commitment and contributions to international education
- Significantly fostered, encouraged and enhanced international education and exchange through long-term efforts
- Substantially assisted, taught or otherwise worked with international students to enrich their experience
Excellence in Global Service
Eligibility: Eligible nominees include UA faculty or staff, or members of the Tucson community (see criteria below).
Who Can Nominate: Any member of the UA community or Tucson community.
Criteria: The recipient is an individual who;
- Has been a substantial positive force in the international exchange of culture, knowledge and ideas
- Created or provided an outstanding service internationally with significant economic, social or cultural benefits
- Demonstrated significant bridge building between cultures
- Greatly facilitated international understanding through international activity in a highly significant way
- Produced a significant positive effect on international understanding through presentations, cultural activities or exchange programs
Student Award for Global Excellence
Eligibility: Individual UA students or student groups who have produced a substantial impact in the areas of international education or international service (see criteria below).
Who Can Nominate: Any UA student, faculty or staff member.
Criteria: The recipient is an individual student or student group which has done some of the following:
- Furthered the cause of international education in a significant way through outstanding commitment and contributions to international education
- Personally made an impact that has helped to internationalize the UA Campus, or represented the University in a commendable/ outstanding way by providing noteworthy service internationally while enrolled at the UA
- Demonstrated significant bridge building between cultures
- Greatly facilitated international understanding through international activity in a highly significant way
- Produced a significant positive effect on international understanding through presentations, cultural activities or exchange programs
The University of Arizona Commission on the Status of Women created the Vision Awards program in 1999 to honor leaders who exemplify the vision set out by the original Arizona Board of Regents Commission in 1990. Vision Award recipients cultivate diversity and actively advance CSW goals.
Commission on the Status of Women: Outstanding Mentoring Awards
This mentoring award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mentoring within The University of Arizona. The Outstanding Mentoring Award honors and celebrates people who are making a difference through mentoring.
One Outstanding Mentor will be awarded from each of these categories of employees: UA faculty, appointed, or classified employees.
We are looking for nominees who demonstrate excellent mentoring through:
• their individual mentoring accomplishments
• their creation of high quality mentoring experiences for others (that facilitate growth and development)
• their efforts contribute to building a mentoring culture at the University of Arizona.
Awardees are nominated and awards are announced in the Spring semester. More information about the ceremony will be posted in early spring.
Commission on the Status of Women: Vision Awards
The University of Arizona (UA) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) created the Vision Awards Program in 1999 to honor leaders who manage their units in ways that exemplify the vision set out by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Commission in 1990 (nomination criteria may be found on the following page). University staff, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and administrators are encouraged to nominate individuals who cultivate diversity and advance the CSW goals relating to 1) Campus Climate, 2) Career and Professional Development, and 3) Equity and Embody the UA’s “Never Settle” strategic plan of engaging, innovating, partnering, and synergy (http://neversettle.arizona.edu/ ).
Eligibility:
Current UA employees with the title of Dean, Department Head, Director, Chair, and those in positions with significant personnel oversight responsibilities, are eligible for nomination in the category of “Established Visionary”. Personnel in classified staff, appointed professional, and faculty positions may well be suitable for consideration as an “Emerging Visionary”.