Chancellor’s Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence in Civility
Chancellor’s Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence in Civility (est. 2011)
The Chancellor's Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence in Civility recognizes an individual or group that best exemplifies the values described in the UMass Chan Civility Statement, which calls for individuals to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect toward fellow members of the UMass Chan community; hold themselves accountable for their actions; and promote an environment where individuals feel safe and supported.
2017: Edith Cullen, state contracts administrator in Financial Services
2016: Anthony Covello, environmental building service supervisor
2015: Janice E. Lagacé, assistant director of grants for the Office of Research
2014: Michael Kneeland, MD, MPH, clinical professor of family medicine & community health and medicine, associate dean for allied health and interprofessional education
2013: Tom Hopkins, director of the Employee Assistance Program
2012: John L. Congdon, administrative manager for the Office of Faculty Affairs
2011: Lori Pbert, PhD, professor of family medicine & community health
About Civility Award
The Chancellor’s Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence in Civility is bestowed annually upon an individual or group that best exemplifies the values described in UMass Chan's Civility Statement.
The University of Massachusetts, Worcester is a large diverse community committed to a civil, respectful and humane workplace. Our commitment to civility contributes to the recruitment and retention of top talent. As a result, we uphold the dignity of the individual in the following ways:
- Conducting oneself with integrity, courtesy and respect toward fellow members of our UMass Chan community
- Holding individuals accountable for their actions
- Promoting an environment where individuals feel safe and supported
The institutional awards are given at our annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration in January.
Nomination Eligibility Criteria:
- All employees affiliated with UMass Chan for three or more years are eligible
- Nomination requires one or more of the following:
- What specific act(s) of civility has prompted you to nominate this individual or group
- How does the nominee demonstrate respect, integrity and courtesy in daily life and activities
- How does the nominee promote respect, integrity and courtesy among others and contribute to a positive team environment
- How does the nominee make his/her/their coworkers and others at UMass Chan feel important and valued
- In summary, why do you feel this person deserves this award
Nomination Form - 2018 Advancing Institutional Excellence in Civility Award