2008 Winner

Congratulations to Chief Ronald D. Swan for winning the 2008 Strand Diversity Award.

Please send nominations to:

Strand Diversity Award Committee
Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action
Campus Box 1280
Hovey Hall Rm. 208
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-1280

Strand Diversity Award

This award recognizes a current Illinois State University employee who has demonstrated extraordinary service, research, curricular and/or programming activities that embody the University’s commitment to diversity.

Nominations may be made between October 1st – December 5th, 2008.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni, emeritus faculty or retirees, and friends of the University are encouraged to make nominations.

Nominee Eligibility

Any employee of Illinois State University who meets the following qualifications may be considered for the Strand Diversity Achievement Award:

Employed in a full time position with Illinois State University.
Has demonstrated a commitment to serve, research, teach, and/or provide programming to and/or regarding racial, ethnic, or gender diversity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, or other traditionally underrepresented groups

Nominators are asked to

Submit a copy of the nominee’s resume or vitae including any materials supporting the nominee’s commitment to diversity.
Submit a letter of nomination that describes the scope, outcomes, uniqueness and impact of the nominee’s contributions to the University community.
Submit one letter of support from the nominee’s immediate supervisor and one letter of support from a colleague of the nominee.

Illinois State University is very fortunate to have many dedicated employees who are committed to the principles of diversity and equality. Please help us to recognize these deserving persons by submitting a nomination on their behalf for this important award. Nominations do not expire. Once a nomination is made, the nominee, should they be unsuccessful in 2008, is still an eligible candidate for the Strand Diversity Award without re-nomination every year there after until the employee leaves the University.

The award recipient will be announced during the spring semester Founder’s Day Celebration and will receive an individual recognition plaque and a cash award.

We appreciate your support and assistance in recognizing those who are committed to diversity on campus.

President Emeritus David A. Strand, who has served as an administrator and faculty member at Illinois State University since 1978, established the Strand Diversity Achievement Award. Previous recipients of this award are: Dr. Sam Mungo (Curriculum & Instruction), Dr. Julia Visor (University Center for Learning Assistance and English), Dr. Ronald Strickland (English), Dr. Maura Toro-Morn (Sociology/Anthropology), Dr. Louis Pérez (History), Dr. Ming-Gon John Lian (Special Education), Mrs. Madeleine Hoss (Metcalf School), Dr. María E. Canabal (Family and Consumer Sciences), Ms. Marilyn Boyd (International Studies), Dr. Kim Pereira (Theatre), Dr. Chris Horvath (Philosophy and Biological Sciences), Dr. Alison Bailey (Women's & Gender Studies), and Dr. Paula Ressler (English).