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Nominations being accepted for Earl B. Higgins Award  The Earl B. Higgins Achievement in Diversity Award was first bestowed on a recipient in April 1996 and has become an annual event at the Medical University.  The award is a tribute to Dr. Earl B. Higgins, former director of Affirmative Action and Minority Affairs, who died Aug. 30, 1992.  During his four years tenure at MUSC, Dr. Higgins was a warrior for recruitment, retention and enrichment programs that increased representation of minority students in all programs at MUSC.  He also worked diligently to recruit minority faculty members and to ensure equal opportunities for all employees.  He served as a mediator in race relations and gender issues. Dr. Higgins seized opportunities to promote a harmonious learning and work environment for all and built bridges between the university and the community it serves.  Until now, the criteria set for deciding the award had an unintended potential effect of bestowing stronger consideration to contributions of individuals at higher administrative level and /or in larger university departments or units. This was due to the fact that their actions, by nature of their jobs, potentially affected larger numbers of faculty, staff, students, and MUSC friends.  This year, the selection committee adjusted the criteria to make sure that potentially deserving individuals at each and every level of the university and authority would receive equal consideration for their good works in promoting and influencing diversity.  The selection committee is now soliciting nominations for individual employees of MUSC who have made a significant and positive contribution to diversity on the campus in one or more (three) of the following areas: Student/employee recruitment, retention, enrichment and/or relations. Improvement/enhancement of diversity through excellence in service to patients, families and visitors. Advancements in areas of diversity, including race relations, gender issues, disabled, and aging. Usage of potential opportunities to significantly effect/influence the organization/work environment around diversity. Improvements in MUSC and community understanding of the benefits of diversity. Nomination forms and narratives (limited to no more than three pages) must be received in the Office of Diversity by noon, Feb. 26.    Official Nomination Form for Award The Office of Diversity is accepting nominations for the Earl B. Higgins Achievement in Diversity Award.  Nominations must be received in the Office of Diversity, 5 Doughty St.,  no later than noon, Feb. 26.  For information, call Kathy Whitaker, Office of Diveristy, 792-9694. Please complete this form and submit to the Office of Diversity Please circle the appropriate award category/categories Student/employee recruitment, retention, enrichment and/or relations. Improvement/enhancement of diversity through excellence in service to patients, families and visitors. Advancements in areas of diversity, including race relations, gender issues, disabled, and aging. Usage of potential opportunities to significantly effect/influence the organization/work environment around diversity. Improvements in MUSC and community understanding of the benefits of diversity. Information on the Nominee Name___________________________________________________________ Department____________________Telephone Number________________ Current Position_________________________________________________   Information on the Nominator (must be MUSC employee or student) Name____________________________Department_________________________ Telephone Number_________________________________________________ Reason for nomination: Briefly describe the contributions made by the nominee in all of the above categories and attach to this form. Also, attach any additional narrative or support information, including letters of recommendation.