2018 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME

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1 2018 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME WHAT IS THE AGRICULTURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES ALUMNI HALL OF FAME? The Alumni Hall of Fame is designed to honor nine (9) distinguished Alcorn State University (ASU) alumni and community leaders whose character and accomplishments exemplify outstanding achievement in the field of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, industrial technology or community leadership, annually. This prestigious award will honor a group of individuals who are/were visionary leaders and inspirational, who have made significant contributions in their field of specialization or service to the community. They have demonstrated university spirit, professional and leadership characteristics that are noteworthy. The Hall of Fame was launched in 2015 with its inaugural inductees being honored on August 19, 2016 in Jackson, MS. NOMINATION PROCESS To be considered an agriculture, family and consumer sciences or industrial technology nominee, applicants: Must have graduated from Alcorn State University with a degree in the field of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or industrial technology. Must be either retired from paid or full-time employment in their area of specialty or be 55 years of age or older. Nominations can be made posthumously. Must have been active in their area of specialty for a minimum of 10 years. Must have made outstanding contributions to the practice of professional education, research, community based outreach/service, educational leadership, technical support, and promotion of university and community education on a local, regional, state, national or international level. Must exemplify high professional standards, good citizenship and acceptable ethical conduct and character. An individual cannot nominate themselves. To be considered a community leader nominee, applicants: May or may not be a graduate of Alcorn State University Must be a community leader who has made significant contributions to the university. Must be a friend of Alcorn State University or ASU School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Must be well known in their field of expertise and recognized as a leader. Must be an innovator and trend setter in their respective field of endeavor in support of Alcorn. Must have had a direct and significant positive impact on ASU and or School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Evidence of this impact must be chronicled in the nomination form. Must exemplify high professional standards, good citizenship and acceptable ethical conduct and character. Must have been active in their area of specialty for a minimum of 10 years. An individual cannot nominate themselves. 1 P a g e

2 GUIDELINES All nominations must be submitted on the official Alumni Hall of Fame application. All application packets must be complete and accurate to be considered for nomination. Application packets must be submitted to the address below by the due date for the candidate to be considered for induction during a designated induction year. All nominations submitted must include accurate information including current addresses and contact information for the nominee or family member of deceased nominee. A nomination may be resubmitted in subsequent years. Term of Nomination: A maximum of nine nominees are selected each year from the field of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, industrial technology or the community. An eligible nominee not selected shall remain eligible for induction for two years following the initial nomination. After two years a person may be re-nominated. The nominator may update the nominee s profile at any time prior to the next nomination cycle. Term of Induction: An accepted nominee to the ASU Agriculture and Applied Sciences Alumni Hall of Fame will become a permanent member. However, should an inductee s character, or good standing be called into question, the selection committee reserves the right to conduct an inquiry and take necessary subsequent action. A complete application packet should include: o o o o The nomination application Three letters of recommendations with one from the nominator and two additional letters of support from appropriate individuals who can validate or substantiate information related to the nominee s professional career, character, and contribution to the field of education, research, community based service or other entities. A head shot photograph that can be professionally reproduced should be submitted with the application or ed to glucas@alcorn.edu. Other supporting materials can be submitted such as newspaper articles, historical records, etc. should not exceed 7 pages. (Resumes are not acceptable in lieu of application or supporting information). EVALUATION PROCESS Nomination application packets will be reviewed and screened by an external evaluation committee to ensure they meet the nomination criteria and eligibility. A select group of individuals will be recommended by the committee co-chairs and Dean, School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to serve on the evaluation committee. TIMELINE Deadline for submission/postmark date April 18, 2018 Applications reviewed by evaluation committee May 7-10, 2018 Nominees/Nominator notified May 21-25, 2018 Letters of Regret sent May 21-25, 2018 Solicitation Packets Distributed to Nominees May Deadline for all Ad Solicitations July 6, 2018 Deadline for Ticket Sales August 3, 2018 Hall of Fame Banquet August 17, P a g e

3 Received date By whom 2018 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME NOMINATION APPLICATION (Please print or type clearly) Submission Date NOMINEE INFORMATION First Middle Last Maiden Street Address: City State Zip Phone Number: Home Cell address Spouse Name Is nominee deceased? Yes No Family Contact Person (if nominee deceased) Name Telephone Number Relationship NOMINATION CATEGORY Agriculture Family and Consumer Sciences Industrial Technology Community EDUCATION AND PROFESSION a. Year of graduation from Alcorn Degree/Major b. Year of graduation from other Institution Degree/Major c. Year of graduation from other Institution Degree/Major d. Number of years in the Profession LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS (nominator and two supporters) 1. NOMINATOR Street Address: City State Zip Phone Number: Home Cell 3 P a g e

4 2. SUPPORTER Street Address: City State Zip Phone Number: Home Cell 3. SUPPORTER: Street Address: City State Zip Phone Number: Home Cell SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY) PLEASE LIMIT YOUR RESPONSES TO ONE PAGE. IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED, PLEASE ADD SHEETS WITH NOMINEE S NAME LISTED ON EACH SHEET. 1. List special achievement, honors, or awards of the nominee: 4 P a g e

5 2. List and briefly describe distinguished contributions the nominee has made in his/her area of specialization or career (leadership, service etc.): 5 P a g e

6 3. Please summarize why the candidate should be inducted into the Alcorn State University Agriculture and Applied Sciences Alumni Hall of Fame: 6 P a g e

7 4. Other noteworthy statements you wish the committee to acknowledge in considering this candidate. 7 P a g e

8 CERTIFICATION I certify that the individual nominated in the preceding documents meets the qualification requirements for nomination to the Alcorn State University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Alumni Hall of Fame and the statements in the nomination form and the attached documents are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Nominator s Signature Date DEADLINE AND MAILING INFORMATION Nomination Application packets and supporting documentation should be postmarked by April 18, Nominations postmarked after April 18, 2018 will be considered for the following year. ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO: Alcorn State University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences c/o Alumni Hall of Fame 1000 ASU Drive, 690 Lorman, MS Please do not write below this line, for committee use only Date Received Signature All nominations become the property of Alcorn State University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and will not be returned to the nominator, given or reprinted for the nominee or otherwise distributed. 8 P a g e