Dear HFES Students and HFES Student Chapter Presidents and Faculty Advisors:
The Student Affairs Committee is pleased to have the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of and service to the Society by our student chapters through the Student Chapter Award.
To apply for this award, chapters must send a completed application and supporting materials (see application materials attached) to the Chapter Affairs Co-Chairs (Dr. Farzan Sasangohar at sasangohar@tamu.edu and Andrew Mudimmer andrew.muddimer@hotmail.com) on or before July 15, 2020.
Award recipients will be recognized at the 2020 International Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL during the Student Reception.
The following are highlights of the eligibility requirements for the awards. Please refer to the attached application packet and instructions for the award.
Student Chapter Levels of Recognition
Active chapters are recognized for their contributions and achievements (both the number and quality of activities) across a number of categories as listed below, with emphasis on demonstrated excellence in a specified number of areas. The levels of recognition are as follows:
- GOLD requires activity in at least seven categories with excellence in at least four categories, and at least 50% of the student members being HFES Student Affiliate members.
- SILVER requires activity in at least four categories with excellence in at least two categories, and at least 40% of the student members being HFES Student Affiliate members.
- BRONZE requires activity in at least two categories with excellence in at least one category, and at least 25% of the student members being HFES Student Affiliate members.
The list of activity categories follows; of primary importance is the quality and outcome of the activity in the category. The creativity category allows chapters to uniquely define activities and provides an opportunity for some chapters to obtain a recognition level for which they would not otherwise qualify.
- Recruitment
- Guest speakers
- Outreach/volunteerism
- Collaboration
- Service to HFES
- Exploration
- Social and networking activities
- Information dissemination
- Mentorship
- Continuous improvement
- Creativity
- Diversity and inclusion
Chapters must clearly indicate the recognition level sought (Gold, Silver, or Bronze), provide supporting materials that document the various activities of the chapter in each category, and provide a letter of recommendation from the chapter adviser. We encourage chapters to submit other materials that will support the application, such as brochures, announcements, or images from events, videos, and Web sites. Please include all supporting material electronically as part of the application, and provide a short narrative that sufficiently details your accomplishments in each activity category.
We look forward to receiving your applications.
Sincerely,
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Farzan Sasangohar
Chair, Webinars Committee
Chair, Healthcare TG
Chair, Council of Professional Groups
Co-Chair, Student Affairs Committee
Co-Chair, Chapter Affairs Committee
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