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¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge Champion Awards


The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge Champion Awards recognize faculty, staff, and teams who exemplify excellence in integrating and championing Edge practices (i.e., Edge Experiences, Edge Advantages, and/or Edge Components) to foster student success. These awards celebrate those who inspire innovation, collaboration, and impact in advancing the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge mission across the university.


Award Categories
  • Edge Faculty Champion Award
    Recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in integrating Edge practices into their teaching, mentorship, or research to enhance student learning and success.
  • Edge Staff Champion Award
    Celebrates a staff member who has gone above and beyond in promoting Edge practices through their work in student services, co-curricular programs, or administrative roles.
  • Edge Team Champion Award
    Honors a department, unit, or office that has collaboratively implemented Edge practices to create meaningful and measurable impact on student engagement and success in a team of two or more.


How to Nominate
Nominations are open to peers, supervisors, and students—and self-nominations are encouraged!

Deadline: February 21st at 11:59 MST

 

Recognizing Excellence
Award winners will be honored at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge Symposium, where their dedication to fostering student success will be celebrated.
Nominate someone who inspires you—help us shine a light on their outstanding contributions!

AWARD CRITERIA 

  1. Edge Faculty Champion Award
  • Integration of Edge Practices: Demonstrates innovative use of Edge Experiences, Advantages, or Components (e.g., timely feedback, public demonstration of competence, opportunity to reflect on learning) in course design, assignments, or mentorship. 
  • Impact on Students: Provides evidence of how their work has enhanced student engagement, development, and preparation for future aspirations (e.g., career or graduate school). 
  • Collaboration and Sharing: Actively shares best practices or collaborates with colleagues to expand the integration of Edge principles within their department or across campus. 
  1. Edge Staff Champion Award
  • Promotion of Edge Practices: Develops or delivers programs, services, or initiatives that align with Edge principles (e.g., Edge Experiences, Advantages, Components). 
  • Student-Centered Innovation: Demonstrates creative approaches to supporting students’ personal and professional growth through Edge practices. 
  • Collaboration Across Campus: Builds partnerships with faculty, staff, or other units to strengthen the reach and effectiveness of Edge initiatives. 
  1. Edge Team Champion Award
  • Collaborative Integration of Edge Practices: Works as a team of two or more to implement Edge practices in a way that promotes student engagement and success. 
  • Measurable Impact: Provides evidence (e.g., testimonials, data, or outcomes) of how their programs or initiatives have positively influenced student development. 
  • Innovation and Sustainability: Demonstrates innovative and sustainable practices that can be replicated or scaled across the university. 

SELECTION PROCESS 

Evaluation Committee: 

  • A committee of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge leaders, faculty, staff, and students will evaluate nominations based on the award criteria. 
Announcement: 
  • Winners will be announced at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge Symposium Welcome Mixer on April 22nd, where they will be recognized for their outstanding contributions. 

2025 Edge Champions

Edge Faculty Champion Award - Dr. Carolina Valencia

Edge Staff Champion Award - Rolando Nuñez

Edge Team Champion Award - Computer Science Department for Student Engagement