The Rowan Excellence in Diversity Awards acknowledge Rowan's outstanding students, faculty, staff and administrators for their exceptional contributions in the areas of scholarship, multicultural awareness and social justice initiatives that improve Rowan's overall educational experience and campus climate. Awards are presented to faculty, administrators, and staff in the categories of scholarship, group projects, social activism and professional performance, which includes - but not limited to - the fine and performing arts.
EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP
presented to
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DIVERSITY IN ACTION COMMITTEE
This award recognizes a Rowan faculty or staff member who produces scholarship or creative work that meaningfully engages diversity, equity, and inclusion. Submissions may address a single project or a collection of work over time that work toward DEI, including: academic articles, journalism, creative projects or performances, published case studies, grant-funded research, conference presentations, a book project, scholarly-based social media projects, and more.
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EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY FOR SOCIAL ACTIVISM
presented to
PROJECT TEAM, "THE PENNY EXECUTIVE: THE MAGGIE LENA WALKER STORY"
Honorees of this award are chosen for DEI-based activism that benefits Rowan or a particular community. Submissions may describe efforts such as: leading service learning projects, organizing social justice-based campus or community events, or establishing public partnerships to help advance underrepresented students in a particular field. Social media campaigns or other virtual activism will also be considered.
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EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY IN A GROUP PROJECT
presented to
INCLUSIVE TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL WRITING PEDAGOGY
This award celebrates a group of two or more faculty or staff members who work together to organize an event, to produce a project, or in an ongoing effort in social justice. Group projects may take the form of a grant to meet DEI outcomes, work with a DEI task force, crafting and delivery of professional development to make curriculum more inclusive, work to make campus more accessible, or other DEI-based projects.