The Paul Farmer Award for Justice and Social Responsibility is awarded annually to the graduating senior major judged to have demonstrated the strongest commitment to academic excellence and social justice.
But what I hear from our campuses is a very strong commitment to protecting academic programs at all costs.
Backed by a strong commitment to freedom of expression and academic freedom, faculty could challenge one another, their students and the public to consider new possibilities, without fear of reprisal.
The Admissions Scholarship Committee selects Keller Scholars based on academic excellence and strong commitment to improving their communities through leadership and service.
One of the more distressing developments of this year was the speed and verve with which some academics decried America's strong commitment to the First Amendment and our substantial free-speech protections in the wake of the Benghazi attack.
In reviewing applications, our Admissions Committee equally considers academic ability, public health experience and a strong commitment to the field.
On the other hand, if they are reeling from an academic scandal, they may look for someone who brings a strong commitment to compliance and reform.
On one side, working-class students often retain a very strong commitment to their families and friends back home, and "they almost have to leave their academic persona behind in order to fit in at home," Reay says.
His strong commitment to education is reflected in his prior membership on the boards of several US academic institutions, including Mount Holyoke College.
In a statement, Benno Schmidt, the board's chairman, and Matthew Goldstein, CUNY's departing chancellor, praised Dr. Crew's "exemplary record of academic, administrative and governmental accomplishment, combined with classroom experience and a strong commitment to students".
