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SEAHO News SEAHO Report Article of the Year Award The SEAHO Report Feature Article of the Year Award was established in 2001 and first awarded in 2002. The SEAHO Report Editor(s) coordinates the SEAHO Report Feature Article of the Year Award selection. The SEAHO Report Editor(s) should submit copies of the SEAHO Report to each of the SEAHO State Editors. Under the leadership of the SEAHO Report Editor(s), the Committee selects the best feature article from the most recent three (3) issues following each annual conference. Carolynn Komanski University of Florida PEACE Award The PEACE Award (Providing Educational Advocacy for Cultural Excellence) is presented annually at the SEAHO conference to a member of a SEAHO institution to honor and recognize outstanding contributions and service to the SEAHO region through advancement of diversity and multiculturalism. Such advancement can be attributed to advocacy, leadership, mentorship, educational initiatives, and programming. The recipient must have been a member of a SEAHO institution for at least one full academic year and will have demonstrated exceptional service in the areas of diversity and multiculturalism on their home campus and/or to SEAHO. Examples include: • Encouraging members of underrepresented groups to become involved in the housing profession • Promoting a greater understanding of diversity issues (racism, ageism, sexism, gay and lesbian concerns, religious differences, persons with disabilities) • Presenting programs on topics of diversity and/or multiculturalism • Serving as an ally • Mentoring members of underrepresented groups • Mentoring young professionals in the area of diversity education • Supporting the SEAHO Human Relations Committee Regina Gavin North Carolina State Greensboro Mid Level Professional of the Year This award is presented to a mid-level housing professional who supports and mentors entry level and support staff, works to recruit students and retain colleagues in the field, and creates new strategies for connecting with students and improving the department, while sharing their experiences in the field. This professional is dedicated to working with students, the department or profession. The nominee should be involved in state, regional, or national organizations. Nominees should have served in housing or residence life as a professional for at least seven years. Katie Bartholomew University of North Carolina, Chappel Hill 6 SEAHO Report Summer 2012

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