Office of Human Resources - Employee Recognition
President's Medal for Social Embeddedness
Writer's Briefing |
A writer’s briefing will be held to offer tips on organizing and writing submissions in a manner that best represents team/project efforts. Learn to present your information in a concise, clear manner that makes it easy for award examiners to review your submission against the award criteria. |
FORM (.pdf) |
SUBMISSION INFORMATION |
DEADLINE |
Eligibility
The President’s Medal for Social Embeddedness recognizes ASU faculty and staff who have worked as departmental, interdepartmental or transdisciplinary teams that have demonstrated excellence in embedding ASU in the social and cultural fabric of our surrounding communities. Social Embeddedness at ASU is a university-wide, interactive, and mutually supportive partnership with the communities of Arizona.
Social embeddedness means that both the community and the university benefit from and rely upon each other. At ASU, this vision involves the ongoing integration of five innovate and distinct, yet interrelated, actions:
- Community Capacity Building
enabling community-based organizations and institutions to become strong and effective by providing support, training and access to resources and information. - Teaching and Learning
involving faculty, staff and students in solving problems facing communities. - Economic Development
responding to the university’s needs and the communities’ needs as ASU pursues its role as an economic engine. - Social Development
enhancing the well-being of the diverse people and communities of Arizona, by working closely with public and private institutions. - Research
advancing relevant inquiry by valuing community input, knowledge and needs.
Only programs or projects demonstrating positive results and implemented since Aug. 1, 2002, will be considered for the award. The project must be institutional work done in the name of Arizona State University rather than individual or group community service.
Award Criteria
- Community Impact (35%)
What is the value and relevance of the project to the community’s needs? How does it foster diversity of thought, culture and expression? - University Impact (35%)
How has the project furthered the university’s goals of social engagement? How does it foster an environment in which university resources are matched with community needs. How does it set an example of what it means to be an open, inclusive community? - Measurable Results (30%)
What are the specific details, data and observations derived from the project that document positive measurable results? The team should collect and present data that represents how effective the project was at accomplishing its goals.
Application and accompanying Materials
Failure to submit this application and a complete application packet (as described below) will lead to disqualification.
- The application must contain a complete description of the project/program and the results in seven or fewer typewritten pages in font 10 or larger, single-spaced, including all charts and graphs.
- Submit Forms 1 & 2 (Contact Information and Team Roster)
- Submit a letter of no more than 750 words of collaboration from the community member/group most affected by your project. The letter should support your application and state the impact of the project and how it has shaped their understanding, perspective and sense of connectedness to ASU.
NOTE: This letter does not count as part of the seven-page application limitation. - On a separate page, write a short abstract of 180 words or less summarizing the project. This abstract will be used for promotional purposes and also does not count as part of the seven-page application limitation.
Selection process
A review group appointed by the University President will determine the recipients of the President’s Medal for Social Embeddedness. There may be multiple award recipients.
Helpful Resources Related To “Social Embeddedness”
These resources offer additional info on ASU’s Social Embeddedness goals:
newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/home.php newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/vision/aspirations.php#07
www.asu.edu/hr/programs/erp/pmse_winners.html
www.asu.edu/president/univinitiatives
www.asu.edu/president/univinitiatives/socialembeddedness
PRESIDENT'S RECOGNITION RECEPTION
Recipients of this year's President's Award for Innovation, President’s Award for Sustainability, President's Medal for Social Embeddedness, and Top Multiple SUN Award designation will be honored at a private award ceremony and dessert reception hosted by the President's Office.