Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview - University of
2018 FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE AWARDS INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITIONS The following individual awards will be awarded during the 2018 Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards Ceremony: One (1) Fraternity Member and One (1) Sorority Member will be recognized in each of these categories (Nomination Based): Outstanding New Member/Neophyte Outstanding Chapter Officer Outstanding Council Officer Outstanding Chapter President One (1) Fraternity Member and One (1) Sorority Member will be recognized in each of these categories (Application Based): Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority Member of the Year Barry Schonberger Lifetime Achievement Award (Plus Letter of Recommendation) One (1) Member of the USI Fraternity/Sorority Community will be recognized in each of these categories (Nomination Based): Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Life Advisor Unsung Hero Award All nominations must be submitted through EagleSync Forms. Any member of the Fraternity/Sorority Community may nominate a fellow Fraternity/Sorority member in the “nomination based” categories. Individuals applying for the “application based” awards must submit themselves for consideration for the award. Nominations should be based on activity completed in 2017 (January 1 to December 31, 2017). It is highly encouraged that members of the community consider nominating members outside of their chapter. During the 2018 Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards Ceremony, the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils may present more individual recognition awards to the USI Fraternity/Sorority Community. More details will come soon! Chapters will also be eligible to participate in the Award for Chapter Excellence process. Remember, you do not have to fill out the entire ACE Packet to be recognized in a specific category. For more information, please review the Award for Chapter Excellence Packet.
All nominations for Individual Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards are due by 8AM on Monday, February 19, 2018. All nominations must be submitted before the deadline. No late nominations will be accepted.
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview Nomination Overview Below you will see the purpose, criteria, and nomination materials needed for each award. Review this material prior to submitting the nomination. All nominations for individual awards can be submitted via the “Individual Awards Form.” Please make sure the nominee fulfills the stated criteria and prepares the nomination materials prior to submitting the award. This will make the process easier and more efficient. The Barry Schonberger Lifetime Achievement Award is the only award that requires a letter of recommendation within the application and is the only award where involvement outside of 2017 will be considered. Nomination letters will be shared with the nominee regardless of if they are selected to this award or not. It is the responsibility of the nominator who feels they deserve this award to seek out and collect letters of recommendation for submission. Tips for Nominations These nominations should follow a few basic guidelines that will be included in the decision-making process. 1. Award nominations should be completed via EagleSync. 2. The professional quality of the nomination will be taken into consideration. This includes grammar, spelling, neatness, and ability to follow the selection criteria (i.e. word limits). It is recommended that essay responses be completed in Microsoft Word first and copied and pasted into the response box in EagleSync. It is also suggested that you have another member of your chapter read over the nomination before it is submitted. 3. The nomination should be year or term specific within 2017. 4. The nominations should be complete. If a requested document is missing, the Awards Selection Committee holds the right to disqualify the nomination. This includes answering any questions or criteria mentioned in the nomination page. 5. The Awards Selection Committee can also opt not to give an award if none of the nominations effectively meets the criteria of the award and/or nominators are just “nominating someone just to nominate someone.” Be thorough but concise with your nomination essay. Make sure you nominate the best person for each award! 6. Please be considerate of the Awards Selection Committee’s time to review these awards. Again, please do not apply for awards “just to apply.”
*All descriptions, requirements, and awards are subject for edit up until the application opens on EagleSync.
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview
Award Purpose, Criteria, & Nomination Materials 1) Outstanding New Member/Neophyte (Nomination Based): Purpose: To recognize a new member who has made an immediate, positive impact in their chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority Life community, and the USI campus. Criteria: o Must have been a new member in Spring or Fall 2017 o Undergraduate or graduate student o Good academic standing o Demonstrated outstanding contributions to: o Chapter o Fraternity/Sorority Community o USI Campus Community Nomination Materials: o List all Fraternity/Sorority Life involvement & leadership positions held (During New Member Period) o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life (During New Member Period) o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~Specific qualities of this individual that makes him/her outstanding ~Ways this person exemplifies Pillars of Excellence as well as the ideals of their chapter ~Leadership shown during the new member period ~What sets this new member apart from others?
2) Outstanding Chapter Officer (Nomination Based): Purpose: To recognize a chapter officer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty during his/her term of office in their own organization. Criteria: Served at any point during the 2017 calendar year and the award should take into account the most recent full term of office (even if this person has held the position for two terms) Based on the leadership, guidance, brotherhood/sisterhood this person has portrayed within their chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority community, and the USI campus Undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o List all Fraternity/Sorority Life involvement & leadership positions held o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ How have they gone above and beyond what is expected of them? ~ How have they improved the office/chapter? ~ Ways this person has demonstrated leadership ~ How is the chapter better because of their leadership?
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview 3) Outstanding Chapter President (Nomination Based): Purpose: Recognize a chapter president who has exemplified true leadership. Criteria: Served at any point during the 2017 calendar year; award should take into account only the most recent full term of presidency (even if the nominee is a two term president) Based on the leadership, guidance, brotherhood/sisterhood this person has portrayed within their chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community, and the USI campus. Undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o List all accomplishments/achievements as President o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ Ways this person has demonstrated leadership ~ How is the chapter better because of their leadership? ~ What is this president’s legacy within the chapter? ~ How do they role model the values and ideals of their chapter/Fraternity/Sorority Life?
4) Outstanding Chapter Advisor (Nomination Based): Purpose: To recognize an advisor (Chapter, Faculty, and/or Staff) who provides support and dedicates themselves to the betterment of your chapter and the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community. Criteria: o Based on the influences and guidance this person has had in relations with the university, the chapter and the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community during the past year o Demonstrated dedication to: o Promoting the USI Fraternity/Sorority Life Community values and chapter values o Developing leaders within the chapter o Promoting a values-based organization o Promotes and role models ethical leadership and healthy chapter membership. o Undergraduate or graduate student o Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ What has this advisor done to exemplify the criteria above? ~ What has your advisor done to improve your chapter? ~ How have members of your chapter benefited from this advisors’ involvement?
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview 5) Unsung Hero Award (Nomination Based): Purpose: The Unsung Hero award is available to USI undergraduate students who are a member of a student organization but do not hold a leadership role within the organization. These individuals have gone above and beyond the duties of a regular member of an organization to ensure the success of the student organization. These individuals must be nominated by another member of the organization or a USI faculty/staff member. No self-nominations will be accepted. Criteria: o Undergraduate or graduate student o Good academic standing o Does not serve in an executive leadership position o The awards committee considers contributions and impact upon the College and community and level of involvement in activities or organizations. Nomination Materials: Essay (250 words or less) as to why they should be considered
6) Outstanding Council Officer (Nomination Based): Purpose: To recognize both an IFC and PHC officer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty during his/her term of office on their respective council. Criteria: Served at any point during the 2017 calendar year; award should take into account the most recent full term of office (even if this person has held the position for two terms) Based on the leadership, guidance, and brotherhood/sisterhood this person has portrayed within their council and the Fraternity/Sorority community as a whole. As well, how they portrayed their respective council to the USI campus. Undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o List all Fraternity/Sorority Life involvement & leadership positions held that is relevant to this award o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ How have they gone above and beyond what is expected of them? ~ How have they improved the council? ~ Ways this person has demonstrated leadership ~ How is the council better because of their leadership?
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview 7) Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority Member of the Year (Application Based): Purpose: To recognize a fraternity and sorority member who portrays the high ideals and values of Fraternity/Sorority Life and furthered Fraternity/Sorority Life at the University of Southern Indiana during the previous year (2017). If you feel you qualify for this award, you must nominate yourself since this is an application based award. Criteria: o Based upon excellence in all areas of the Pillars of Excellence o Undergraduate or graduate student o Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o List all Fraternity/Sorority Life involvement & leadership positions you held (only in 2017) o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life you held (only in 2017) o Essay (500 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ How do you believe you exemplify the true meaning of Fraternity/Sorority Life? ~ How do you believe you demonstrated excellence in the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community Pillars in 2017? ~ How do you believe you contributed to the quality of your chapter and the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community in 2017?
8) Barry Schonberger Lifetime Achievement Award (Application Based): Purpose: To recognize a senior member whose involvement will leave a lasting legacy on their chapter and the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community at USI. If you feel you qualify for this award, you must nominate yourself since this is an application based award. Criteria: Must be either graduating or going alum in 2018 (Spring or Fall) Demonstrated service and commitment to their chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community, and USI community Positive impact on his/her chapter, Fraternity/Sorority Life, and the USI community Undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Letter of Recommendation Nomination Materials: o Letters of Recommendation submitted on the candidates behave o Things to consider discussing in letter of recommendation: ~What has been your contribution to your chapter during your undergraduate experience? ~What has been your contribution to the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community during your undergraduate experience? ~What has been your contribution to the USI campus community during your undergraduate experience? ~How are these three areas (Chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority Life community, USI community) better because of your involvement during your undergraduate experience? ~What do you feel is the legacy you are leaving behind? ~When are you graduating and/or going alum at USI?
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All nominations for Individual Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards are due by 8AM on Monday, February 19, 2018. All nominations must be submitted before the deadline. No late nominations will be accepted.
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview Nomination Overview Below you will see the purpose, criteria, and nomination materials needed for each award. Review this material prior to submitting the nomination. All nominations for individual awards can be submitted via the “Individual Awards Form.” Please make sure the nominee fulfills the stated criteria and prepares the nomination materials prior to submitting the award. This will make the process easier and more efficient. The Barry Schonberger Lifetime Achievement Award is the only award that requires a letter of recommendation within the application and is the only award where involvement outside of 2017 will be considered. Nomination letters will be shared with the nominee regardless of if they are selected to this award or not. It is the responsibility of the nominator who feels they deserve this award to seek out and collect letters of recommendation for submission. Tips for Nominations These nominations should follow a few basic guidelines that will be included in the decision-making process. 1. Award nominations should be completed via EagleSync. 2. The professional quality of the nomination will be taken into consideration. This includes grammar, spelling, neatness, and ability to follow the selection criteria (i.e. word limits). It is recommended that essay responses be completed in Microsoft Word first and copied and pasted into the response box in EagleSync. It is also suggested that you have another member of your chapter read over the nomination before it is submitted. 3. The nomination should be year or term specific within 2017. 4. The nominations should be complete. If a requested document is missing, the Awards Selection Committee holds the right to disqualify the nomination. This includes answering any questions or criteria mentioned in the nomination page. 5. The Awards Selection Committee can also opt not to give an award if none of the nominations effectively meets the criteria of the award and/or nominators are just “nominating someone just to nominate someone.” Be thorough but concise with your nomination essay. Make sure you nominate the best person for each award! 6. Please be considerate of the Awards Selection Committee’s time to review these awards. Again, please do not apply for awards “just to apply.”
*All descriptions, requirements, and awards are subject for edit up until the application opens on EagleSync.
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview
Award Purpose, Criteria, & Nomination Materials 1) Outstanding New Member/Neophyte (Nomination Based): Purpose: To recognize a new member who has made an immediate, positive impact in their chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority Life community, and the USI campus. Criteria: o Must have been a new member in Spring or Fall 2017 o Undergraduate or graduate student o Good academic standing o Demonstrated outstanding contributions to: o Chapter o Fraternity/Sorority Community o USI Campus Community Nomination Materials: o List all Fraternity/Sorority Life involvement & leadership positions held (During New Member Period) o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life (During New Member Period) o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~Specific qualities of this individual that makes him/her outstanding ~Ways this person exemplifies Pillars of Excellence as well as the ideals of their chapter ~Leadership shown during the new member period ~What sets this new member apart from others?
2) Outstanding Chapter Officer (Nomination Based): Purpose: To recognize a chapter officer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty during his/her term of office in their own organization. Criteria: Served at any point during the 2017 calendar year and the award should take into account the most recent full term of office (even if this person has held the position for two terms) Based on the leadership, guidance, brotherhood/sisterhood this person has portrayed within their chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority community, and the USI campus Undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o List all Fraternity/Sorority Life involvement & leadership positions held o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ How have they gone above and beyond what is expected of them? ~ How have they improved the office/chapter? ~ Ways this person has demonstrated leadership ~ How is the chapter better because of their leadership?
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview 3) Outstanding Chapter President (Nomination Based): Purpose: Recognize a chapter president who has exemplified true leadership. Criteria: Served at any point during the 2017 calendar year; award should take into account only the most recent full term of presidency (even if the nominee is a two term president) Based on the leadership, guidance, brotherhood/sisterhood this person has portrayed within their chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community, and the USI campus. Undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o List all accomplishments/achievements as President o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ Ways this person has demonstrated leadership ~ How is the chapter better because of their leadership? ~ What is this president’s legacy within the chapter? ~ How do they role model the values and ideals of their chapter/Fraternity/Sorority Life?
4) Outstanding Chapter Advisor (Nomination Based): Purpose: To recognize an advisor (Chapter, Faculty, and/or Staff) who provides support and dedicates themselves to the betterment of your chapter and the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community. Criteria: o Based on the influences and guidance this person has had in relations with the university, the chapter and the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community during the past year o Demonstrated dedication to: o Promoting the USI Fraternity/Sorority Life Community values and chapter values o Developing leaders within the chapter o Promoting a values-based organization o Promotes and role models ethical leadership and healthy chapter membership. o Undergraduate or graduate student o Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ What has this advisor done to exemplify the criteria above? ~ What has your advisor done to improve your chapter? ~ How have members of your chapter benefited from this advisors’ involvement?
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview 5) Unsung Hero Award (Nomination Based): Purpose: The Unsung Hero award is available to USI undergraduate students who are a member of a student organization but do not hold a leadership role within the organization. These individuals have gone above and beyond the duties of a regular member of an organization to ensure the success of the student organization. These individuals must be nominated by another member of the organization or a USI faculty/staff member. No self-nominations will be accepted. Criteria: o Undergraduate or graduate student o Good academic standing o Does not serve in an executive leadership position o The awards committee considers contributions and impact upon the College and community and level of involvement in activities or organizations. Nomination Materials: Essay (250 words or less) as to why they should be considered
6) Outstanding Council Officer (Nomination Based): Purpose: To recognize both an IFC and PHC officer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty during his/her term of office on their respective council. Criteria: Served at any point during the 2017 calendar year; award should take into account the most recent full term of office (even if this person has held the position for two terms) Based on the leadership, guidance, and brotherhood/sisterhood this person has portrayed within their council and the Fraternity/Sorority community as a whole. As well, how they portrayed their respective council to the USI campus. Undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o List all Fraternity/Sorority Life involvement & leadership positions held that is relevant to this award o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life o Essay (300 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ How have they gone above and beyond what is expected of them? ~ How have they improved the council? ~ Ways this person has demonstrated leadership ~ How is the council better because of their leadership?
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2018 Fraternity/Sorority Life Individual Awards Overview 7) Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority Member of the Year (Application Based): Purpose: To recognize a fraternity and sorority member who portrays the high ideals and values of Fraternity/Sorority Life and furthered Fraternity/Sorority Life at the University of Southern Indiana during the previous year (2017). If you feel you qualify for this award, you must nominate yourself since this is an application based award. Criteria: o Based upon excellence in all areas of the Pillars of Excellence o Undergraduate or graduate student o Good academic standing Nomination Materials: o List all Fraternity/Sorority Life involvement & leadership positions you held (only in 2017) o List all extracurricular activities outside of Fraternity/Sorority Life you held (only in 2017) o Essay (500 words or less) o Things to consider discussing in this essay: ~ How do you believe you exemplify the true meaning of Fraternity/Sorority Life? ~ How do you believe you demonstrated excellence in the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community Pillars in 2017? ~ How do you believe you contributed to the quality of your chapter and the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community in 2017?
8) Barry Schonberger Lifetime Achievement Award (Application Based): Purpose: To recognize a senior member whose involvement will leave a lasting legacy on their chapter and the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community at USI. If you feel you qualify for this award, you must nominate yourself since this is an application based award. Criteria: Must be either graduating or going alum in 2018 (Spring or Fall) Demonstrated service and commitment to their chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community, and USI community Positive impact on his/her chapter, Fraternity/Sorority Life, and the USI community Undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Letter of Recommendation Nomination Materials: o Letters of Recommendation submitted on the candidates behave o Things to consider discussing in letter of recommendation: ~What has been your contribution to your chapter during your undergraduate experience? ~What has been your contribution to the Fraternity/Sorority Life Community during your undergraduate experience? ~What has been your contribution to the USI campus community during your undergraduate experience? ~How are these three areas (Chapter, the Fraternity/Sorority Life community, USI community) better because of your involvement during your undergraduate experience? ~What do you feel is the legacy you are leaving behind? ~When are you graduating and/or going alum at USI?
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