The purpose of the Champions for Diversity program in the College of Education and Human Development is to acknowledge and reward members of the college who consistently model a strong value of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program is also intended to cultivate more visible leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion work who can provide leadership and mentorship for other members of the college who need models for their development and understanding.
Nominations
Nomination forms will open to the College early October. Nominations may come from students, faculty, or staff but self-nominations are not allowed. (This is to ensure that all nominees have been identified by others rather than themselves based on demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Nomination Form is now Active
Review of Nominations
Diversity Committee members will review all nominations and score based on rubric. No committee members who have been nominated will be allowed to score any nominations for themselves.
Selection of Champions
Champions will be selected via silent majority vote (>75%) by the
CEHD Diversity Committee. Committee members who have been nominated will abstain from voting on themselves.
A maximum of 10 participants will be selected in the inaugural year.
Honorary Plaque presented at the CEHD College-wide meeting at the end of the year
Name plate added to a perpetual plaque which will be permanently displayed in the Lobby of the CEHD Dean's Office
Champions for Diversity Swag Item
Professional development funds in the amount of $200 during the co-hort year (Funds are to be used for DE&I training, research, and/or professional development opportunities)
Nominations Open - October 10, 2021
Review Nominations - November 15, 2021 (Committee members are sent nominations and will score each nomination based on rubric)
Selection of Champions - Committee will vote on 10 Champions for 2022
Announcement of Champions - Champions will be announced to the college at the December College-Wide Meeting
Orientation - (January date and time TBD)
Champion Leadership Workshop 1 - Allyship and Advocacy (TBD)
Champion Leadership Workshop 2 - Mentorship & Developing Leaders(TBD)
*Champions will Present at the Celebration of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Ahmad Washington - Diversity Committee Chair
Dr. Stefanie Wooten-Burnett - Diversity Committee Co-Chair
Sherry Durham - MTRP Coordinator
Dr. Shelley Thomas - EMSTEd
Dr. Samantha Walte - SECP
Dr. Casey George - LEAD
Mike Miller- Kentucky Autism Training Center
Charles Raines - Student Advising
Ben Skutnik - HSS
Dr. Brigitte Burpo - Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion