Provost's Advocacy and Activism Awards

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Published on Thursday, 16 October 2014 13:20
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Dear Friends of SJS,
The University of Victoria presents the Provost’s Advocacy and Activism Award(s) in Equity and Diversity (nomination form attached)
DescriptionThe University of Victoria acknowledges the presence of dedicated advocates and activists within our community. These individuals address systemic or institutionalized barriers as champions for others. Recognition from others, including the provision of resources, is crucial to fostering an environment that supports and nurtures these individuals or groups and their activism. These awards provide unique opportunities for community engagement with both on- and off-campus groups.
These awards recognize the achievements of individuals or groups in the University community (current students, faculty, or staff, and alumni) who demonstrate dedication to the advancement of social equity through advocacy and activism. These skills may be expressed through strong leadership, community-based projects, or collective action. Successful nominees must enact positive social justice goals through outreach, education, and community building. These initiatives... must positively impact the University community in demonstrable ways.
The AwardA one-time cash award will be gifted to two (2) successful recipients based on the two themes of advocacy and activism. The amount will be divided evenly among recipients. The award(s) will be presented at the Provost’s Diversity Research Forum, held annually.
Eligibility Who can be nominated?
  • Any current member of the UVic community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni).
 Who can nominate?
  • Any member of the UVic community, defined by a connection to the nominee(s).
CriteriaThese awards celebrate community members who advance the rights of others in one or more of the following ways:1. Advocacy – Defending and upholding the rights of individuals to equity, diversity, and inclusion through original public action emphasizing justice and respect in support of positive change. Attention must be paid to collective action that tackles injustice through transformative and innovative social change. For example, this action may engage with underrepresented populations who are excluded from traditional methods of community engagement.2. Activism – Taking an active role in influencing educational and community policies or issues through community engagement. This includes enacting social change in the UVic or Greater Victoria community, demonstrated by measurable results and outcomes. This may include taking action to detect and address systemic barriers to justice in order to make UVic an inclusive learning, working, and living environment.
Nomination Package RequirementsPlease include the following components in PDF or Word document form:1. Obtain the permission of the nominee(s), identified by a signature on the nomination form included in this package.2. Write a brief citation (maximum 150 words) summarizing information about the nominee(s), including achievements related to advocacy and activism, composed by either the nominee or the nominator, or both.3. Explain in a letter (maximum 500 words) how the nominee meets the criteria of the award.4. Complete and attach the nomination form.5. Include two additional letters of support (maximum 500 words). These letters must be signed and dated. They should include examples related to specific community contributions, details of academic, work, or volunteer careers, unique characteristics, or other qualities demonstrating suitability.6. Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (if relevant) for the nominee(s), in chronological order.
How to ApplyVisit http://www.uvic.ca/vpacademic/faculty/diversity for more information, including nomination forms and submission details.

Important DatesNovember 1st – Deadline for completed nominations to the website listed above.Week of December 1st – The selection committee notifies successful nominees and nominators.January 29th – Awards presented at the Provost’s Diversity Research Forum.

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Margo MatwychukDirector
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