Riley Award

January 2012

Dear UD Community Member,

It is with great pleasure that Student Development announces the seeking of nominations for the 27th annual John E. Riley Award, presented by the Division of Student Development.  This award is named in honor of Jack's commitment to Student Development and to the University during his thirty plus years at UD. During his tenure, Jack was Director at the Counseling Center, acting Vice President of Student Development, and later an Associate Dean of Students in Student Development. The award provides recognition a) to a junior student who has   exercised sustained leadership through involvement with student initiatives, exemplifying the educational and service values of the University, and b) in the form of financial assistance. One thousand two hundred dollars $1200 is the amount of this award ($600 per term for senior year).

The John E. Riley Award is important in the recognition of student leadership, scholarship and service.  Your participation in nominating students for this award is vital.  Please take a few minutes to nominate that student or students who capture the essence of this award.

In order to nominate a student, please review the Guidelines and complete the Nominations portion of the form.   Once you have completed the Nominations portion, forward the entire email to the student, and "cc:" Caryle Mattie as well.  To complete the nomination process, the student should then complete the Student Information Section and forward the entire email to cmattie1@udayton.edu by Friday, February 17th, 2012.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The John E. Riley Award Selection Committee

Joi Garrett-Scales

Steve Mueller, Chair

Kara Beth Neike

Mary Niebler

Tom Pieper, S.M.

Carlos Stewart

GUIDELINES

The guidelines to be used when making nominations are as follows:

1.  Students may be nominated by UD faculty, staff, or students.

2.  The nominee must be in the junior year and available for an on-campus interview this term.

3.  A minimum accumulative grade point average of 2.5 and being in good non-academic

     status with the University are necessary.

4.  The  nominee must have a record of leadership/service in student/campus organizations   or 

     programs,  and  this  leadership/service  should  be demonstrated on some sustained level.

5.  The  nature of the nominee's accomplishments must reflect the Marianist ideals  of  committment to community, and have contributed to the elevation of the quality of student life at UD.

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TO  NOMINATORS:    To complete this portion of the form, click on forward (not reply) and type the student nominee's email address in the To: box.  In the  "cc:" box, type

cmattie1@ udayton.edu.  You will be able to type  your  information  within  this section by using the forward command. After  completing  this  portion  of  your  nomination,  click  on  send or send/file.  This is necessary for a complete application.  Remember to keep

a copy of your email.

Nominee:

Campus/Local Address:

Zip:

Nominee's phone number:

Nominee's email address:

Nominator:

Department or Campus Address:

Zip:

Campus Phone:

Nominator's Email Address:

Please  discuss  how  this student has exemplified sustained leadership and service within the UD community.

*REMEMBER:   After  you  have  completed  this  portion of the form, please forward  the  entire  email  to  the  student being nominated in order that he/she may complete the Student Information Section below.

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STUDENT INFORMATION SECTION

TO THE STUDENT NOMINEE:

Please complete this section of the form/email and forward it to cmattie1@ udayton.edu by Friday, February 17th, 2012.  To complete this portion of the form, click on forward (not reply) and type cmattie1@notes.udayton.edu in the "To:" box. You will be able to type your  information  within  the  Student  Information  Section  by using the forward  command.    After  completing  this  portion,  click  on  send or send/file.  Remember to keep a copy of the email.

Student Name:

Campus/Local Telephone Number:

Address:

Campus/Local Zip:

Major:

Student ID number:

Nominated by:

By  completing  this  form  and  returning  it  to  the  Office  of Student Development,   I   accept   responsibility  for  the  truthfulness  of  the information  provided.  I understand that I must be a junior student at the University  of  Dayton,  have a minimum accumulative grade point average of 2.5, and be in good non-academic standing with the University. By returning this form, I authorize the release of this information to the committee.

1.    List  any organization, program, or activity with which you have been associated while at UD. (Provide  the  organization/program/activity  name,  dates of involvement, offices held if any, and the name of the advisor).

2.    Describe  in  more  detail your leadership involvement with the above listed  information including details of any significant contributions made each year.

3.    Write  at  least  one  paragraph  explaining  how your leadership and service  has enriched the University community, how it has contributed to the quality of student life and how it has affected your learning.

Remember:   After  completing  this  form,  email  the  entire  message  to

cmattie1@ udayton.edu.   All  applications  must  be received by Caryle in Student Development by Friday, February 17th, 2012.