My name is Macki Snyder and I am a member of Community,
Academic, and Leadership Development (CALD) committee within the
department of Residential Life. The CALD committee is primarily
charged with supporting the community, academic, and leadership
development of residential students, with specific focus on
those involved in Hall Council and the Inter-Residence
Association. The CALD committee will be hosting their annual STudent, Academic Recognition (STAR)
Brunch, which is an initiative that recognizes the top 5% of our
students in the residence halls with outstanding GPAs. The theme
chosen for this year's ceremony is "From one star to a galaxy."
This ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and families
to celebrate in the academic achievements of their students.
The STAR Brunch will be held on April 15, 2012 at 11:00am in the
Grand Maple Ballroom of the Davis Center. Below are descriptions
for three awards that are given out at the STAR Brunch.
· Perseverance Award-This award is presented to the student who
best exemplifies a commitment to overcoming academic challenges
and obstacles.
· Mentor Award-This award is presented to a UVM community
member (faculty, staff, or student) who fostered meaningful
mentoring relationships based on academic success with
undergraduate students.
· Supportive Academic Staff Member
Award-This award is presented to a staff
member who exemplifies commitment and passion to working with
UVM students in supportive academic roles to achieve scholastic
success.
In an
effort to obtain award nominations, the CALD committee would
certainly appreciate your help in getting the word out about our
three recognition awards (1) Perseverance Award (2) Mentor Award
and (3) Supportive Academic Staff Member Award. If you can send
this information out through your various listserves that would
be greatly appreciated! I hope that you will also find time to
nominate those worthy of recognition. Nominations forms are
attached and due: March 26, 2012 by 12:00 midnight.
Thank you so much. Please
let me know if you have questions.
Macki
-- Macki Snyder Assistant Residence Director University Heights South Complex University of Vermont (802) 656-8855 "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world" -- Anne Frank