Department of Animal Sciences Professors Dr. Herb Ockerman and Stephen Boyles are members of the CFAES Diversity Catalyst Team, which was selected as a 2013 winner of the The Ohio State University Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award. The team was presented with the award April 12. According to the Human Resources website, nominees must exhibit
- accomplishments, leadership, and service in support of diversity enhancement
- achievement in creating a supportive environment
- achievement in recruiting and retaining diverse groups to faculty, staff and administrative positions
- achievement in recruiting, retaining, and graduating diverse groups of students
A luncheon was held April 25 to honor award recipients. In addition, they received a plaque and a $1,200 award, and they will be recognized at the Ohio State vs. Iowa football game October 19. Read more at: http://cfaesmonthly.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/archives/may-2013/diversity/diversity-advancement-award To learn more about diversity development, visit: http://extensionhr.osu.edu/diversity/diversity.htm