Mission Integration Awards
As the voice for student affairs professionals in Catholic higher education, ASACCU annually presents the Best Practices in Mission Integration awards to highlight and recognize best practices in various student affairs areas. The programs that are recognized each year intentionally articulate Catholic identity as an integral part of a student affairs program. Through the mutual sharing of ideas and their practical applications, ASACCU hopes to foster dialogue to deepen our members’ understanding of the interplay between Catholic identity and the ever-changing complexity of contemporary circumstances and student experiences on our campuses.
The categories for the Mission Integration Awards submissions are:
- Dean of Students, Residence Life, Health & Wellness, and related
- Student Activities, Leadership, Orientation, and related
- Diversity, Inclusion, and related
Programs submitted for consideration should be original to your campus. Programs that are developed based on common curriculum and objectives, especially as developed by outside vendors or companies, will not be considered. Each individual submission should be made in only one category.
Award Submissions
Judging Rubric
Judging for each area will include the following criteria:
- Positive impact on student learning;
- Successful demonstration in addressing student needs and/or campus needs;
- Originality and creativity;
- Demonstration of at least one of ASACCU’s Principles of Good Practice;
- Evidence of Catholic identity and/or mission elements;
- Practical use of research and/or assessment.
Please note that judging is based on a rubric developed for each of these categories, and submission should address each one.
Submission Requirements
- Evidence of a program or practice that has contributed significantly by integrating Catholic identity and mission into the program/practice.
- Address the judging criteria outlined on the rubric.
- Entries should be three to five pages: longer submissions may not be reviewed.
- All required application materials must be submitted by Friday March 24, 2023.
- Please submit application materials to Nate Klein at nklein@mtmercy.edu.
Award Recognition
ASACCU will recognize one programs in each of the three award categories.
Recipients of the award will:
- Receive up to two complimentary registrations for the 2023 ASACCU Annual Conference, hosted at the University of St. Thomas, June 27-30, 2023.
- Be recognized at the Association Meeting during the conference, and
- Be invited to present a conference session on the program at the 2023 conference
Mission Integration Steering Committee
- Mary Geller, Vice President for Student Development, College of St. Benedict
- Dr. Nathan Klein, Ed.D, Vice President for Student Service, Mount Mercy
- Dr. Scott Smith, Vice President for Mission and Student Engagement, Barry University
Judging Rubric
Judging Rubric
Judging for each area will include the following criteria:
- Positive impact on student learning;
- Successful demonstration in addressing student needs and/or campus needs;
- Originality and creativity;
- Demonstration of at least one of ASACCU’s Principles of Good Practice;
- Evidence of Catholic identity and/or mission elements;
- Practical use of research and/or assessment.
Please note that judging is based on a rubric developed for each of these categories, and submission should address each one.
Submission Requirements
Submission Requirements
- Evidence of a program or practice that has contributed significantly by integrating Catholic identity and mission into the program/practice.
- Address the judging criteria outlined on the rubric.
- Entries should be three to five pages: longer submissions may not be reviewed.
- All required application materials must be submitted by Friday March 24, 2023.
- Please submit application materials to Nate Klein at nklein@mtmercy.edu.
Award Recognition
Award Recognition
ASACCU will recognize one programs in each of the three award categories.
Recipients of the award will:
- Receive up to two complimentary registrations for the 2023 ASACCU Annual Conference, hosted at the University of St. Thomas, June 27-30, 2023.
- Be recognized at the Association Meeting during the conference, and
- Be invited to present a conference session on the program at the 2023 conference
Mission Integration Steering Committee
Mission Integration Steering Committee
- Mary Geller, Vice President for Student Development, College of St. Benedict
- Dr. Nathan Klein, Ed.D, Vice President for Student Service, Mount Mercy
- Dr. Scott Smith, Vice President for Mission and Student Engagement, Barry University
2022 Award Winners