Nominations

Regent Award nominations due Aug. 1

Megan Maneval — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:06:12 +0000

Regent Award nominations due Aug. 1 Megan Maneval Thu, 06/05/2025 - 07:06

The Board of Regents, along with faculty members from each campus, awards extraordinary individuals with honorary degrees, university medals and distinguished service awards each year.

An honorary degree is the highest award the University of Colorado can bestow. It is the policy of the Board of Regents to award this degree in recognition of outstanding achievement in one or more of the following areas: intellectual contributions, university service, public service and/or philanthropy.

University medals are awarded in recognition of those persons whose achievements and contributions are particularly associated with the university.

Distinguished service awards are awarded in recognition of achievements and contributions particularly associated with the state and/or nation.

Deadline for nominations: Aug. 1

Please visit the Board of Regents website for information on the Regents Awards nomination process and to nominate someone for an honorary degree, university medal, or distinguished service award.

Nomination rules

A person may not nominate themselves.
A current university employee may not be nominated.
A public official currently serving in office may not be nominated.
A public official may be nominated two years after completion of their term of office.
A regent may submit a nomination but must recuse themselves from commenting and voting on the nomination.

The University of Colorado Board of Regents is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 honorary degrees, university medals and distinguished service awards.

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Call for nominations: 2025–26 Distinguished Research Lectureship

Megan Maneval — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:09:04 +0000

Call for nominations: 2025–26 Distinguished Research Lectureship Megan Maneval Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:09

The Distinguished Research Lectureship is among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon a CU Boulder colleague. The deadline for nominations is June 2.

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Brightest Buffs—Staff Council launches recognition program

Megan Maneval — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:02:37 +0000

Brightest Buffs—Staff Council launches recognition program Megan Maneval Mon, 04/14/2025 - 09:02

CU Boulder Staff Council wants to celebrate the unique stories and contributions of our staff. You can nominate a staff member or nominate yourself to be recognized as a Brightest Buff.

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Last call: Nominate your students by Feb. 6

Megan Maneval — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:32:42 +0000

Last call: Nominate your students by Feb. 6 Megan Maneval Thu, 01/30/2025 - 11:32

Career Services

Nominations are open through Feb. 6 for CU Boulder's Student Employee of the Year award. Faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations to recognize and honor student employees for their contributions to our university.

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3 tips for writing a Student Employee of the Year nomination letter

Megan Maneval — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:20:13 +0000

3 tips for writing a Student Employee of the Year nomination letter Megan Maneval Tue, 01/21/2025 - 15:20

Career Services

Nominations for the Student Employee of the Year award close Feb. 6. Here are some tips to help you write an effective nomination letter for your student employee.

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Provost search opens; nominations and applications encouraged

Megan Maneval — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:46:03 +0000

Provost search opens; nominations and applications encouraged Megan Maneval Wed, 01/15/2025 - 07:46

CU Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz announced today that the search for the next provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs is open. Interested candidates are invited to submit their application materials by Feb. 28.

How to nominate, self-nominate or apply

Read the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs position profile.
Email nominations, self-nominations and inquiries to CUBoulderProvost@WittKieffer.com.
Submit application materials to CUBoulderProvost@Wittkieffer.com by Feb. 28, 2025.
Visit the provost search advisory committee page.

“We are seeking an innovative, collaborative, engaged and empathic leader with a deep commitment to public higher education and the tenets of shared governance to serve as our next provost,” Schwartz said. “We also need a leader who is committed to CU Boulder’s mission and has a history of facilitating and advancing excellence.”

Inquiries, applications, nominations and self-nominations should be made directly through the WittKieffer job posting, the executive search firm engaged to assist in the search process.

The provost fosters CU Boulder’s excellence in research, creative work and teaching through forging new academic initiatives and recruiting and retaining a world-class faculty, as well as ensuring rigorous review of key faculty personnel actions. The provost also has oversight of the planning, quality and delivery of education to CU Boulder’s undergraduate and graduate students, ensuring a holistic, inclusive integration of academic and student affairs that supports the intellectual, personal and professional development of all students.

In today’s announcement, the chancellor also thanked students, faculty and staff who participated in the listening sessions in December, which helped to inform the position profile for the next provost.

Finalists will visit campus in the spring semester. The chancellor plans to have a new provost in position by July 1, 2025.

Chancellor Justin Schwartz has opened the search for the next CU Boulder provost, inviting interested parties to submit their materials by Feb. 28.

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Nominate your colleagues for the Staff Excellence Awards

Megan Maneval — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:22:04 +0000

Nominate your colleagues for the Staff Excellence Awards Megan Maneval Tue, 01/14/2025 - 08:22

CU Staff Council invites nominations for the Staff Excellence Awards, which recognize employees who have gone above and beyond their job duties, have surpassed expectations and embody what makes CU excellent.

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Excellence in Leadership Program nominations open through Feb. 7

Megan Maneval — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:08:52 +0000

Excellence in Leadership Program nominations open through Feb. 7 Megan Maneval Mon, 12/23/2024 - 12:08

The Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP), hosted by the CU system Employee Services office, provides an exceptional opportunity for faculty from the four CU campuses and system office to become effective leaders. ELP fellows participate in a nine-month (August–April) program designed to broaden their understanding of the University of Colorado and to equip them with the skills needed for effective leadership.

Eligibility and commitment

The CU Boulder faculty nomination and selection process occurs in the spring semester. CU Boulder selects eight faculty fellows annually.
Eligible nominees include tenured faculty who have shown their commitment to the university and their potential as future leaders. They may or may not currently serve in a leadership position.
The program involves a significant time commitment from August to April that begins with a two-day retreat and monthly workshops held at the four CU campuses and the CU system office (see the 2024–25 schedule as an example; dates vary annually). Additionally, fellows engage in monthly conversations with CU Boulder senior leaders on the CU Boulder campus from September to April.

Interested? Learn more about the program and indicate your interest to your dean so they may consider nominating you (faculty self-nominations are not accepted). Nominations are due Feb. 7, and successful nominees and their deans will be notified by April 30.

All nominations and questions should be emailed to Merinda McLure, faculty director of academic leadership development.

ELP fellows participate in a nine-month program designed to broaden their understanding of CU and skills for effective leadership.

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Chancellor’s office invites nominations for Hazel Barnes Prize

Megan Maneval — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:52:36 +0000

Chancellor’s office invites nominations for Hazel Barnes Prize Megan Maneval Wed, 11/20/2024 - 09:52

One of the most prestigious awards at CU Boulder, the Hazel Barnes Prize focuses on the enriching relationship between teaching and research. Nominations are open through Feb. 28 for the 2025 prize.

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Call for nominations: Women Who Make a Difference

Megan Maneval — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:19:00 +0000

Call for nominations: Women Who Make a Difference Megan Maneval Tue, 11/05/2024 - 10:19

Do you know a woman who’s made a difference in your life or the lives of others? The Center for Inclusion and Social Change invites you to nominate women in your community to be celebrated at the annual Women Who Make a Difference reception. Nominations close soon.

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