Dr. James Robinson Equal Opportunity Award
General Information
The Dr. James Robinson Equal Opportunity Award was created in February 1988 by the University. The award, sponsored by the Penn State Alumni Association, and given in honor of Dr. James Robinson, 1949, a devoted alumnus and former Alumni Council member, is designed to recognize a University faculty or staff member who promotes the concept of equal opportunity through affirmative action and/or contributes to enhancing the educational environment of the University through improving cross-cultural understanding.
Eligibility
The award, consisting of a $1500 stipend and a certificate, will be given in meeting one or more of the following criteria:
- demonstrated commitment in the spirit of equal opportunity through affirmative action
- demonstrated leadership in the elimination of discrimination through encouragement or understanding between persons of different races, sexes, age groups, ethnicity, or religious heritage
- demonstrated commitment to meeting the special needs of students, faculty, or staff who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups
To be eligible for the award, full-time University faculty and staff must have at least two or more years of active University service.
