5XÉçÇø’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting nominations for the annual Diversity Trailblazer Award. The Diversity Trailblazer Award recognizes diversity pioneers associated with Kent State. The award is given to those individuals who have displayed exemplary contributions in the area of diversity to the university community.
Previous winners of the award include:
2013 – Eugene Shelton, associate professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
2012 – David Mohan, Ph.D., dean of 5XÉçÇø at Geauga
2011 – The Rev. Ronald Fowler, alumnus and special assistant to the president for community engagement
2010 – Delores L. Noll, professor emeritus of English
Criteria for the award and nomination form are available at www.kent.edu/diversity/trailblazers.cfm (self-nominations are accepted).
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 13, and can be sent to Diane Matasek at University Library, Room 252, or by email todmatasek@kent.edu.