The George P. Hart Award

Application Process

How To Apply

Eligibility

  • One whose personal influence extends beyond the boundaries of the academic setting, enriching the wider community;
  • One whose strong personal traits reflect compassion, benevolence and intellectual curiosity;
  • An exemplary leader at the university;
  • An active participant in the life of the university;
  • A recognized role model for faculty and students, and;
  • An active community leader.

Timeline

  • January 24, 2019  – Call for nominations
  • February 1 – Deadline for nominations
  • February 15 – Deadline for submitting statement of acceptance and intent to apply
  • March 8 – Electronic applications due
  • April 15 – Winner notified
  • October 10, 2019 - Provost's Awards for Excellence and George P. Hart Award Symposium

Application

The application will consist of the following: 

1. A cover letter accepting the nomination and describing how  you meet the following criteria:

  • One whose personal influence extends beyond the boundaries of the academic setting, enriching the wider community;
  • One whose strong personal traits reflect compassion, benevolence, and intellectual curiosity;
  • An exemplary leader at the university;
  • An active participant in the life of the university;
  • A recognized role model for faculty and students, and;
  • An active community leader.

2. A current curriculum vitae;

3. Three letters of support; one must be from someone not associated with the university.

Any questions should be directed to Diane Gonzalez at (909) 869-4051.

Process

After receiving the nomination statements, the George P. Hart Award Committee will inform all nominees of their nomination and of the selection process. Each nominee will be asked to submit a brief statement of acceptance and intent to apply. The statement will include an agreement to provide the specific supplementary material outlined in the section titled "Application." The committee may solicit additional information it deems necessary to make an informed decision. After a careful analysis of the nomination statements, as well as all supporting materials, the George P. Hart Award Committee will select a winner. This information will be relayed to the university president, who will inform the winner. Recipient of the award will be invited to participate in the Fall Conference activities.