This annual award recognizes an individual or group who has achieved significant impact for work related the NDSU Agriculture strategic goal, celebrate, integrate and embrace the power of access and opportunity.
Eligibility: All departments/units, committees, or individuals are eligible.
Nominees should have efforts related to the project in the last calendar year aligned with at least one of the following strategic plan key metrics:
- Design and integrate programs, curricula, outreach opportunities and policies that uphold comprehensive access and opportunity, respect, and connection.
- Increase inclusive and collaborative opportunities and partnerships that prepare staff, faculty, and students to be successful in a multi-faceted and globally connected world.
- Prioritize and deliver creative education and Extension opportunities that optimize educational experiences for different types of learners (reaching a rich mix of thought, ability, location, age, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.)
- Increase participation in programs and enrollment of students identified as non-traditional agriculture audiences.
Nominations can be made by any student, staff, faculty, or administrator and will be reviewed by a select team of members of the Agriculture Council for Access and Opportunity (ACAO). Note: ACAO members who are nominated will not be reviewing applicants for that award cycle.