Each year the University recognizes the accomplishments of faculty, staff, students, units, departments, or other functional teams that have given their time and effort to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at Shepherd. The awards complement the development of a university community that is culturally diverse and reflective of inclusive excellence. These awards also encourage the implementation of programs that foster a healthy climate for minority groups, inter-ethnic, racial, religious group understanding, and collaboration on campus.
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The Changing the Face of Shepherd Diversity Award
This award is given to a Shepherd University student who exemplifies the value of diversity and supports communities of multiple identities across campus. |
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The Equity and Inclusivity Award
This new award is part of a new awards series for classified and non-classified staff. A staff member has demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity, social justice, and diversity and has contributed to the well-being of the Shepherd community. |
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The Storer College Award
This award, sponsored by the DEI Committee, recognizes a Shepherd faculty member each year who incorporates diversity & social justice into the classroom, research, scholarship, and interaction with students. The award highlights the significance of Storer College’s commitment to educating students of color in the Eastern Panhandle. |
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The Phenomenal Woman Award
This award includes a ceremony sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs and celebrates two phenomenal woman awards (Faculty, Staff, or Student who identify as women) for empowering women to be active and inspirational members of society. |
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Student of the Year Award
This new DEI award (established in Spring 2021) is granted to a SU student who has demonstrated leadership involving DEI. This yearly award is granted to a student for exemplary social justice advocacy as evidenced by campus leadership, community service, and overall achievement; this student will be recognized for their contributions to social justice, inclusion, and efforts to increase awareness and support for populations in need. |
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University Diversity and Equity Committee
The Diversity and Equity Committee makes recommendations regarding policy and issues concerning race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The committee advances Shepherd’s goals of achieving and maintaining a diverse staff and student body, as is a president-appointed committee. |
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Committee to Review & Merge Policies for Sexual Harassment & Social Justice
This ad-hoc committee (est. June 2020) was formed to write & continually update SU policies/procedures addressing sexual harassment, civility, equity, inclusion, & social justice, including any discrepancies, inconsistencies, & omissions in existing documents. These documents are tied to other committees (ex. DEI Committee) & note personnel who are responsible for the adherence to & implementation of programs/services related to policies addressed. |
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The Committee for Tracking Incivility Issues
This new ad-hoc committee reviews reported incidents of incivility among faculty, staff, and students. It ensures timely and appropriate investigations and resolutions tied to individuals or units in lieu of the nature of the issue. |
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The Civility Response Team (CRT)
CRT is a group of faculty, staff, and student leaders who promote respectful treatment of all Shepherd community members by quickly identifying solutions and appropriate strategies to address acts of incivility. |