ETSU’s Office of Equity and Diversity is seeking nominations for the Patricia E. Robertson Diversity Leadership Award. Each year, awards are presented to one faculty or staff member and one student.

Individuals nominated must have demonstrated a sustained commitment to diversity, education and/or social justice efforts, should be an outspoken advocate in the effort to combat bigotry, discrimination and oppression, and must be a currently employed faculty or staff member or a currently enrolled student.

Nominations should include a narrative of 500 words or less detailing the related accomplishments of the nominee.

Individuals who have been nominated in the past but have not received the award may be re-nominated. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 29.

Nominations should be sent to Office of Equity and Diversity, Attn: Pat Sheets, Sc.D., P.O. Box 70734, Campus.