Presidential Citation

The Presidential Citation program was established to recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals who personify the University’s commitment to the task of transforming lives. The University does not award honorary degrees, and these citations are designed to salute persons whose service exemplifies the values shared by the University community. The Presidential Citation honors those who have brought great distinction to the University and helped the institution to achieve its mission.

Nomination Process

Nominations are sought each spring by the Presidential Citation Nominating Committee. The President has appointed the individuals named below to serve as members of the committee to solicit and review nominations. The Committee may recommend up to three candidates for this honor. The identification of appropriate candidates is important to the President, and your participation is invited.

2008 Presidential Citation Nominating Committee

Professor Richard R. Flores, chair
College of Liberal Arts

Professor Anthony P. Ambler
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Professor Allen J. Bard
Chemistry and Biochemistry

Professor Eli P.
Cox, Marketing Administration

Professor Sherry L. Field
College of Education

Professor Coleman A. Jennings
Theater and Dance

Professor Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez
College of Communication

Dean Barbara W. White
School of Social Work

Criteria for Selection
To be considered for a Presidential Citation, a person must meet the following criteria:

• Be distinguished in his or her field of endeavor.

• Be a person of such integrity, stature, demonstrated ability, and renown that the University community, including alumni, faculty, staff, and students, will take pride in and be inspired by his or her recognition.

• Have provided service to the University that has made a profound and positive impact upon the mission of the University.

A person will be considered ineligible for the Citation if the nominee is one of the following:

•Holds an elective local, state, or national public office, or is a candidate for any such elective public office in the current calendar year;

•Is a member of the President's or the Chancellor's senior staff, an elective officer of the Texas Exes, a Regent of the University of Texas System, or the head of a component institution of the UT System;

•Is a member of the selection committee.

Nomination and Selection Procedure

1. The information that should be submitted to be considered for this award follows:

•Nomination forms (PDF format) and:

•A single-spaced statement summarizing the qualifications of the nominee and detailing the reasons why this individual should be so recognized.

•The nominee's résumé or C.V. (no longer than 10 pages).

•Two additional letters in support of the nomination are required.

•To reactivate a 2007 nomination, the
re-nomination form (PDF format) must be submitted along with any additional documents in support of the nomination.

2. Deadline for submission of nominations is:

April 15, 2008

3. Nominations should be submitted in writing or by e-mail to:

Presidential Citation Committee
c/o Kathleen Skinner

Campus Address:
Office of the President
400 Main Building (G3400)

U.S. Postal Address:
Office of the President
University of Texas
P.O. Box T
Austin, Texas 78713-8920

E-mail Address: kathleen@po.utexas.edu

4. After April 15, 2008, the Committee will meet and then submit its recommendations to the President.

5. The final selection of the Presidential Citation recipient is made by the President of the University. The President has the discretion to award or not to award any of the recommended candidates.

Award and Recognition

The Citation recipients will be announced in the summer and the awards will be presented at an awards ceremony in the winter.

An Endowed Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded in the name of the recipient for the year following the award.

Any questions regarding the Presidential Citation Program should be directed to Mr. Geoff Leavenworth at (512) 471-6080 or geoff@po.utexas.edu.

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