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In the February issue of The WORD, I officially announced the call for nominations for the 2024 FA Member Excellence Awards. Nominations are due this Friday, March 1! Do not miss this opportunity to honor a deserving colleague.
We will celebrate our award recipients at the annual Spring Fling on Thursday, April 18, at 6 pm at the Port Jefferson Country Club. Mark your calendars, and I reshare the official categories and form links below.
The awards committee works to recognize and celebrate the valuable work done by members in the following areas:
- Outstanding Mentoring
- Excellence in Adjunct Service
- Community Outreach & Social Justice
- Excellence in Service to the FA
We are proud to have been able to celebrate over a dozen of our outstanding members during the first three years of this award and we are eager to see all the new nominations.
Please nominate a deserving colleague! Below is a description and a list of criteria for each award. Any member who has served the college for at least two consecutive years at the time of nomination is eligible. Self-nominations are accepted. To nominate one member for more than one award, you must submit separate forms for each award.
Before March 1, use the 2024 FA awards committee nominations form to let us know which FA members you believe deserve recognition and celebration this year and contact me if you have questions.
Award |
Description |
Outstanding Mentoring
nomination
form |
For FA members who demonstrate evidence of outstanding mentoring toward peers and/or students. Candidates should demonstrate involvement in programs or activities that enhance professional growth within members of the college community. Evidence of going above and beyond to make a positive impact for students or peers must be demonstrated in areas including but not limited to the following:
- Programs that support professional growth
- Pathways to increase involvement at the college
- Leadership roles assisting others in building their skills or increasing familiarity with the college environment
- New member efforts to foster positive growth.
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Excellence in Service to the FA
nomination
form |
For FA members who have shown consistent activity in the FA (e.g. participated in advocacy events on behalf of the FA, volunteered for ballot counting or other FA activities, etc.), have held at least one leadership position within the FA (e.g. EC representative, committee chair, NYSUT/AFT delegate, etc.), or have contributed to the union in other ways. |
Community Outreach & Social Justice
nomination
form |
For FA members participating in outreach that improves the lives of people on Long Island. Nominees for this award should demonstrate leadership or engagement with initiatives addressing social justice at SCCC and/or the county at large. Initiatives and outreach could address any of the following or similar issues:
- Domestic Abuse
- Substance Abuse
- Education Justice
- Hunger and Poverty
- Immigration Reform
- Labor Solidarity
- Racial Justice / Support for Human Rights
- Women’s Issues
- LGBTQ Solidarity
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Excellence in Adjunct Service
nomination
form |
For adjunct FA members who have been particularly active in their service to the college. Through exemplary service, nominees for this award should demonstrate a dedication to furthering the mission of the college and the community that it serves. Demonstration of these services might include but is not limited to the following:
- Outstanding dedication to student success within the classroom
- Involvement in student learning and development opportunities outside of the classroom
- Excellence beyond the formal role of teacher in advising or mentoring individual students or student groups
- Outstanding commitment to enhancing a culture of inclusive excellence at the college and within our community.
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