READI Impact Awards
Loyola faculty and staff, learn more about the READI Impact Awards.
Please submit your entry here by Friday, March 29.
Description
The READI Impact awards were launched in 2023 by The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to recognize a department, academic unit, or team (of 2 or more) faculty and/or staff who, in addition to the award-specific criteria below, demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion while also embracing and actualizing Loyola University Chicago’s enduring values.
Eligibility
Departments, academic units, or teams (of 2 or more) may submit an entry for more than one award category. However, entries are only eligible to receive recognition for one of the following awards:
Contemplatives in Action Award
This award is to uplift the importance of an inclusive + well-defined strategy to drive shared DEI responsibility and results. The Contemplatives in Action Award recognizes a team who can outline an inclusive strategic planning process, demonstrate the incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the plan, highlight recent achievements and/or impact, and speak to a process for continuous improvement.
Co-Conspirator Award
This award is to celebrate the spirit of DEI collaboration. The Co-Conspirator Award recognizes two teams from different schools and/or units who develop a partnership to successfully execute a DEI project, program, or initiative for greater reach and impact.
This award must be submitted on behalf of two teams and both teams will receive recognition.
Catalyst Award
This award is about creating lasting changes and shifts in culture through innovative and sustainable DEI efforts. The Catalyst Award recognizes a team who has developed a program or made a change in policy, procedure or practices that reduces barriers and/or increases a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, or students at Loyola University Chicago.
Loyola faculty and staff, learn more about the READI Impact Awards.
Please submit your entry here by Friday, March 29.
Description
The READI Impact awards were launched in 2023 by The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to recognize a department, academic unit, or team (of 2 or more) faculty and/or staff who, in addition to the award-specific criteria below, demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion while also embracing and actualizing Loyola University Chicago’s enduring values.
Eligibility
Departments, academic units, or teams (of 2 or more) may submit an entry for more than one award category. However, entries are only eligible to receive recognition for one of the following awards:
Contemplatives in Action Award
This award is to uplift the importance of an inclusive + well-defined strategy to drive shared DEI responsibility and results. The Contemplatives in Action Award recognizes a team who can outline an inclusive strategic planning process, demonstrate the incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the plan, highlight recent achievements and/or impact, and speak to a process for continuous improvement.
Co-Conspirator Award
This award is to celebrate the spirit of DEI collaboration. The Co-Conspirator Award recognizes two teams from different schools and/or units who develop a partnership to successfully execute a DEI project, program, or initiative for greater reach and impact.
This award must be submitted on behalf of two teams and both teams will receive recognition.
Catalyst Award
This award is about creating lasting changes and shifts in culture through innovative and sustainable DEI efforts. The Catalyst Award recognizes a team who has developed a program or made a change in policy, procedure or practices that reduces barriers and/or increases a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, or students at Loyola University Chicago.