Award for Diversity
2024 Recipient
Dr. Clare Merlin-Knoblich
Department of Counseling
The Cato College of Education Award for Diversity is awarded to one outstanding, full time faculty member who exemplifies the goals outlined in the Cato College of Education’s Diversity Commitment statement*. The recipient will display a deep commitment to diversity, demonstrate creativity/ innovation in a variety of domains, and sustain a positive impact on the university and community constituencies.
The recipient will receive a plaque and $1500 in faculty professional development funds.
Eligibility:
Nominee must have a full-time faculty appointment.
Nominees must have four (4) years experience as a UNC Charlotte faculty member.
Individuals may not win this award more than once.
Cato College of Education faculty, administrators, staff, students, alumni, and community stakeholders may make nominations.
Requirements:
Personal statement from nominee on diversity engagement that supports nomination materials (limit 750 words). Personal statement should address the ways in which these activities demonstrate creativity/innovation, reflect commitment to diversity, and have an overall impact on local communities.
Current resume/vita must be submitted.
A maximum of three (3) additional letters of support affirming positive impact of engagement can be submitted.
Nominations must be submitted to this form by March 1, 2024. Thank you!
*The Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte is committed to social justice and respect for all individuals, and it seeks to create a culture of inclusion that actively supports all who live, work, and serve in a diverse nation and world. Attaining justice and respect involves all members of our community in recognizing that multi-dimensional diversity contributes to the College’s learning environments, thereby enriching the community and improving opportunities for human understanding. While the term “diversity” is often used to refer to differences, the College’s intention is for inclusiveness, an inclusiveness of individuals who are diverse in ability/disability, age, economic status, ethnicity, gender, language, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Therefore, the College aspires to become a more diverse community in order to extend its enriching benefits to all participants. An essential feature of our community is an environment that supports exploration, learning, and work free from bias and harassment, thereby improving the growth and development of each member of the community.
For questions regarding submission of nomination materials, please contact Dr. Lucy Arnold at lperkins@uncc.edu.
Previous Recipients:
2023- Tisha Greene
2022 – Bettie Ray Butler
2021 – Jae Hoon Lim
2020 – Tehia Glass
2019 – Lisa Merriweather
2018 – Gloria Campbell-Whatley
2017 – Spencer Salas
2016 – Lan Kolano
2015 – Greg Wiggan
2014 – Adriana Medina
2013 – Stephen Hancock