Trustee Leadership Award
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT: Any trustee or former trustee of an ACCT member two-year postsecondary institution board or state board for two-year postsecondary institutions is eligible to receive this award. Current members of the ACCT Board of Directors Executive Committee and ACCT Board members are ineligible to receive the M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award. However, past ACCT Board of Directors Executive Committee members are eligible five years after their ACCT Board of Directors term ends.
CRITERIA
- Has the trustee served as an officer of the college’s board of trustees?
- In addition to service on the board of trustees, in what capacity has the trustee participated in
community life, i.e., civic clubs, public office, etc.? - What has the trustee initiated and helped to develop in the area of innovative programs used in two-year postsecondary institutions?
- How has the trustee served on technical or special committees serving two-year postsecondary
education? - How has the trustee been a factor in influencing legislation for two-year postsecondary institutions, and how has the trustee been active in communication with state and national legislators?
- What has the trustee contributed overall to the two-year postsecondary concept and how did this affect the total college program in the community, state or nation?
- How has the trustee provided leadership in helping to solve challenges to two-year postsecondary education?
- How has the trustee been active in developing, organizing, or supporting state two-year postsecondary associations, and what kind of leadership role has the trustee played in state, regional, or national associations?
- Has the trustee given presentations or published articles on two-year postsecondary education?
Equity Award
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT: Any governing board or governing board and president of an ACCT member two-year postsecondary institution board or state board for two-year postsecondary institutions is eligible to receive this award.
CRITERIA
Demonstrable evidence of leadership in setting policies that promote and enhance opportunities for institutional diversity, inclusion, and equity for women, persons of color, LGBTQs or members of any other underrepresented or underserved population that has occurred within the last five (5) years regarding the following:
- Increases in access by underrepresented or underserved populations and increases in completion of the educational objectives (attainment of a degree, certificate, credential, transfer or gainful employment) of those populations.
- Increases in the institution's workforce and leadership positions by underrepresented or underserved populations.
- Success of the institution's community engagement or outreach efforts in attracting and maintaining the interests of underrepresented or underserved populations regarding the institution
CEO Award
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT: Any chief executive officer (must be currently serving when nomination is submitted) of an ACCT member two-year postsecondary institution board or state board for two-year postsecondary institutions is eligible to receive this award.
CRITERIA
- What has the CEO initiated or helped to develop in the area of innovative programs used in two-year
postsecondary institutions? - How has the CEO served on technical or special committees serving two-year postsecondary
education, and how did this effort affect the college program in the community, state or nation? - How has the CEO demonstrated a “caring attitude” toward the board of trustees, administrators,
faculty and students? - How has the CEO been active in developing, organizing, or supporting state and/or national two-year postsecondary education associations?
- What has the CEO published in the area of two-year postsecondary educational concepts?
- What awards or honors has this CEO received in recognition of leadership in the college, community, or nation?
- What outstanding characteristics motivated you to nominate this CEO?
Faculty Member Award
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT: Any full-time instructor (must be employed when nomination is submitted) of an ACCT member two-year postsecondary institution board or state board for two-year postsecondary institutions is eligible to receive this award.
CRITERIA
- In what ways has the educator demonstrated excellence in teaching?
- What has this educator initiated and helped to develop in the area of innovative programs used in two-year postsecondary institutions?
- How has this educator served on technical or special committees that affect the college program in the community, state or nation?
- How has this educator provided leadership in helping to solve challenges to two-year postsecondary
education? - How has this educator been active in developing, organizing, or supporting state and/or national two-year postsecondary associations?
- What awards or honors has this educator received in recognition of leadership in the college or community?
Professional Board Staff Member Award
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT: Eligibility is open to any board staff member (i.e., an administrative “assistant,” or executive secretary to the president/superintendent) of an ACCT member two-year postsecondary institution board or state board for two-year postsecondary institutions is eligible to receive this award. Those currently serving on the ACCT Professional Board Staff Network Executive Committee are not eligible for nomination.
CRITERIA
- In what ways has this staff member demonstrated a service leadership role toward the members of the board of trustees, administrators, faculty, students and community?
- How does this staff member demonstrate performance in support of the Board/CEO team?
- How has this staff member assisted the Board/CEO team in developing or initiating innovative or special
projects for your institution? - What professional development activities at the national and/or state level has this staff member pursued?
- What other continuing educational activity has this staff member pursued?
- What recognition has this staff member received for his/her leadership or involvement in the college or community?
- What outstanding characteristics motivated you to nominate this staff member?