The MC Academic Senate is seeking nominations for the Stanback-Stroud Diversity Award, sponsored by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC), with support from the Foundation for California Community Colleges. This award is intended to recognize faculty in California community colleges who work to promote the success of our diverse student population. The award was developed to acknowledge the work of faculty making special contributions in the area of student success for diverse students. Each college senate may nominate one faculty member to receive this prestigious honor, which includes a cash award of $500. All faculty, inside and outside the classroom, are eligible for consideration. Four recipients, one from each area of the state, will be chosen and honored at the 2002 Spring Plenary Session and the Board of Governors May 2002 meeting.

The criteria for selection are as follows:

1. Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse learning styles as shown by specific examples;

2. Demonstrated help to students to encourage retention and success in classes;

3. Demonstrated help to students to reach their goals, whether they be occupational, transfer, or other;

4. Demonstrated encouragement of students to become part of campus and/or community life activities; and

5. Demonstrated sensitivity to create a campus climate and environment friendly to students of diverse backgrounds and interests.

The candidate must address all five criteria stating specific examples. in addition to a personal philosophy statement of diversity, as well as an indication of how the candidate's work is important and what goals are sought.

If you are interested in nominating yourself or a colleague for this award, please complete the enclosed candidate's form and submit to the Academic Senate by Noon, Thursday, March 7.

If you need additional information, please contact the MC Academic Senate Office (Ext. 5413 or Ext. 2075).