ENHANCEMENT OF MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTATING AWARD
Since 1991, the Enhancement of Multicultural Understanding Award has been granted
annually. Faculty, staff, and students of California State University, Chico are invited to
nominate individual students or recognized student organizations for this award. The recipient
will be presented a $500 award and the recipient's name will be placed on a perpetual plaque
which resides in the Student Activities Office.
Selection Criteria:
This award will be granted to an individual student or recognized student organization
that has significantly contributed to the development of a positive multicultural environment at
California State University, Chico. The contribution may be in the form of leadership, programs
and events, or other noteworthy activities, and will be evaluated regarding:
• The extent to which the activity increased cultural awareness;
• The number of people who were affected; and
• The quality of the program activity.
Nominations will be reviewed by a committee composed of one appointee each from the
Academic Senate, the Student Activities Office, the Vice President for Student Affairs, the
Associated Students Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs, and the Multicultural Greek
Council.
Presentation of Award:
This award will be presented at the annual University Awards Reception to be held in the Bell
Memorial Union Auditorium each spring semester.