Employee Awards | Leadership

Oregon State University – Cascades' annual award program was initiated in 2010 and recognizes faculty and staff members who have made outstanding contributions to key university initiatives ranging from teaching excellence to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Award Categories

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Recognizes an individual faculty or staff member that actively promotes diversity, equity and inclusion at OSU-Cascades through consistent and sustained efforts to improve opportunities for the diverse communities we serve, demonstrating the following traits:

Engaged in innovative curricular or extra-curricular program development across communities of difference
Advanced diversity, equity and inclusion through academic research and scholarship
Developed experiential or immersive learning opportunities that expand consciousness and responsibility related to social justice
Advised individual students or student organizations from underrepresented backgrounds and created pathways to success

Outreach

Recognizes an individual faculty or staff member that has excelled in outreach, demonstrating the following traits:

Service to the community – professionally related
Enhancing the reputation of OSU-Cascades
Extending OSU-Cascades scholarship to the community
Demonstrated impact on the community
Development of connections between OSU-Cascades and the community

Sustainability

Recognizes an individual faculty or staff member that has advanced the Sustainability Vision for OSU-Cascades, which is, “A sustainable future through critical thinking and creative action,” via the following qualifications:

Incorporating sustainability into courses or the overall curriculum
Implementing sustainable practices in any aspect of our operations
Extending teaching or research to have a demonstrated impact on sustainability in the community
Having a demonstrated impact on the sustainability culture of OSU-Cascades
Getting students involved in sustainability at OSU-Cascades

Distinguished Mentor

Recognizes an individual faculty or staff member that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to mentoring students or early career faculty/staff, making transformative impact on their academic or professional growth through the following qualifications:

Sustained commitment to mentorship with clear evidence of mentee success
Innovative approaches to mentorship that enhance professional or academic development, providing personal and holistic support, fostering resilience and well-being in mentees
Assisting mentees in establishing professional networks and securing opportunities for career advancement
Supporting mentees in research, publications, creative works and professional presentations

Bend Beavs Culture

Celebrate an OSU-Cascades employee (Professional Faculty, Classified Staff, Campus Safety Professionals, Full or Part-Time Academic Faculty, Professor or Instructor Faculty) who embodies the spirit and values of the OSU-Cascades community via the following traits:

Positive, Can-Do Attitude: Consistently brings enthusiasm, energy, and a solutions-oriented mindset to their work.
Optimism & Encouragement: Inspires others with an encouraging spirit and consistently uplifts those around them.
Leading by Example: Demonstrates integrity, commitment, and a strong work ethic that motivates peers.
Support of Campus Activities: Actively participates in and supports organized campus activities that foster community.
Commitment to Community Building: Encourages inclusivity, collaboration, and a collegial work environment.