A member of the founding faculty of the Flint campus, Dr. Dorothea Wyatt served as Chair of the Department of History, Secretary to the Faculty, and Counselor to Women. Prior to her retirement in 1975, she was involved in numerous organizations within the Flint community. This award, which carries a stipend of $1,000, was established in her honor. The award need not be given every year. In even-numbered years, a staff member is eligible to receive this award, and in odd-numbered years a faculty member is eligible.

Eligibility

In odd-numbered years, women faculty members who have been with the University for a minimum of three years are eligible for nomination. In even-numbered years, female staff members who have been with the University for a minimum of three years are eligible for nomination. Candidates should possess some or all of the following qualifications:

• Role model for women, based on professional accomplishments and contributions to the Flint campus or the external community.
• Leadership role in promoting equity and opportunities for women.
• Involvement in the creation or implementation of programs to better the status of women.

In odd-numbered years, a faculty member would normally be excluded from consideration for this award for any of the following reasons:
 

• She holds a continuing administrative or non-teaching appointment of one third or more.
• She holds an administrative appointment above the level of department chair.
• She is the David M. French Professor.
• She is a current member of the SASE.
• She has received this award within the past five years.

Nominations

Nominations may be made by faculty, staff, or students. In odd-numbered years, nominations should be submitted to the Chair of the SASE Committee, c/o Provost's Office, 229 University Pavilion. The deadline in these years is the same as for the other faculty awards. In even-numbered years, nominations should be submitted to the Director of the Women's Educational Center (WEC) 359 UCEN. In these years, the award will be presented during Women's History Month.  The letter of nomination is due on January 20, 2006. The deadline for all other supporting documents is February 24, 2006.

Required Supporting Documentation (in addition to letter from nominator)

• Nominee's vita.
• Letter of support from appropriate department chair (dean in the case of SOM, director in the case of SHPS) or supervisor.
• Evidence that candidate has served as role model for women, based on professional accomplishments and contributions to the Flint campus or the external community.
• Evidence of leadership role in promoting equity and opportunities for women.
• Evidence of involvement in the creation or implementation of programs to better the status of women.
• Up to five letters of support.