ALUMNI MEDAL
ALUMNI SERVICE MEDAL
ALUMNI SERVICE CITATIONS
YOUNG ALUMNI SERVICE CITATION
PUBLIC SERVICE CITATIONS
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CITATIONS
NORMAN MACLEAN FACULTY AWARD
ALUMNI MEDAL
Created in 1941, the Alumni Medal recognizes achievement of an exceptional
nature in any field, vocational or voluntary, covering an entire career.
Traditionally, the medal has not been given in recognition of a single
remarkable achievement but has been reserved for those persons who have
attained and maintained extremely high stations in their chosen fields
of endeavor and in their service to society. Because the value of the
medal is largely defined by its recipients, it has been given sparingly.
The medal is awarded to no more than one person each year and need not
be awarded on an annual basis.
- Has this candidate had an international impact on the profession
and/or community in which he/she has been active?
- In what ways have the candidate's achievements been truly extraordinary?
It is essential that you describe and interpret your candidate's
accomplishments in terms that a lay reader can understand.
ALUMNI
SERVICE MEDAL
Created in 1983, the Alumni Service Medal is awarded for extended, extraordinary
service to the University. It is given to no more than one person annually
and need not be awarded each year.
- In what ways has the candidate served the University and its alumni?
- In what ways has this service been truly extraordinary?
- How has this service benefited the institution?
- Is there breadth and/or depth to the candidate's involvement in
volunteer service?
ALUMNI
SERVICE CITATIONS
Created in 1983, the Alumni Service Citations are awarded for outstanding
service to the University. They recognize the achievements of individuals
working on behalf of the University through service in alumni programs,
on advisory committees, and through efforts made to ensure the welfare
of the institution.
- In what ways has the candidate served the University and its alumni?
- How has this service benefited the institution?
- Has this service been sustained over an extended period of time?
- If not, has the service been strikingly innovative or substantially
beneficial?
- Is there breadth and/or depth to the candidate's involvement in
volunteer service?
At least two letters of support should come from fellow
volunteers.
YOUNG
ALUMNI SERVICE CITATION
Created in 1991, the Young Alumni Service Citations acknowledge and
encourage service to the University by individuals aged 35 and younger.
The citations recognize outstanding achievements in promoting the University
through volunteer support of such organizations and activities as the
Alumni Association, alumni clubs, career networking programs, class
reunions, fund raising, and student recruitment.
- Did the candidate achieve an exceptional level of service while
balancing other demands of being a recent graduate?
- Was the candidate proactive in his/her efforts to become involved
in alumni activities?
- Has this service been sustained over an extended period of time?
- If not, has the service been strikingly innovative or substantially
beneficial?
At least two letters of support should come from fellow
volunteers.
PUBLIC
SERVICE CITATIONS
Created in 1941, the Public Service Citations honor individuals who
have fulfilled the obligations of their education through creative leadership
in service that has benefited society and reflected credit on the University.
- How has the candidate contributed to building a better society?
- Has the candidate expanded the ideas of what is possible and what
can be done?
- Has the candidate engaged and empowered others, providing organization
as well as service?
PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENT CITATIONS
Created in 1967, the Professional Achievement Citations recognize outstanding
achievement in any professional field. The citations honor those alumni
whose achievements in their vocational fields have brought distinction
to themselves, credit to the University, and real benefit to their communities.
- What are the unique professional achievements that brought distinction
to the candidate and to The University of Chicago?
- What are the recognized contributions made by this candidate that
demonstrate a benefit to the larger community?
Remember to describe and interpret your candidate's accomplishments
in terms that a lay reader can understand.
NORMAN
MACLEAN FACULTY AWARD
Given for the first time in June 1997, the Norman Maclean Faculty Award
honors emeritus or very senior faculty for extraordinary contributions
to teaching and to the student experience of life within the University
community. The contributions should have had a significant impact on
at least two generations of students. Former students are encouraged
to write letters of nomination and/or support. Faculty from across the
University will be considered, and faculty need not be alumni of the
University to be eligible. The award carries with it a library fund,
endowed by the Alumni Association Board of Governors, for purchase of
books in the faculty member's honor.
How has the candidate's teaching, mentoring, and/or support
of extra-curricular activities contributed to the lives of students
in the University community?
Please speak from your own experience and those of friends
and colleagues. At least two letters of support must come from former
students.
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