I have previously written about best friend and colleague Ron Wisner. But this post is about the Spirit Award given in Ron's memory by the CU-Colorado Springs community. The award description and selection criteria are a good reminder of the many things that Ron stood for.
"In memory of Ron Wisner, former UCCS Dean of Students, friend, colleague and
outstanding campus leader, we are honored to present the Ron Wisner Human Spirit
Award to one outstanding UCCS student leader."
"The Ron Wisner Human Spirit and Leadership
Award"
Vision:
o consistently sees possibilities and opportunities in a big
picture
o articulates and communicates possibilities and opportunities
clearly
o inspires others to join in supporting the visions
o consistently identifies solutions to current and future
challenges
Integrity:
- is a model of ethical word and
action
- takes stands against unethical
and dysfunctional situations
- is dependable, reliable, and
credible
- consistently chooses the
higher road, the harder right instead of the easier wrong
Relationships
& Teamwork:
o brings out strengths and talents of and supports all
individual group members
o inspires others to lift the human spirit and improve the
human condition
o practices “inclusion” of other organizations/department
members in planning and implementing activities
o is a strong proponent of diversity
o seeks and values feedback from others
Actions:
- shows initiative in moving
projects and teams forward
- demonstrates on-going
flexibility, creativity, and perseverance
- makes a highly significant
contribution to students, the University and surrounding communities
through responsible stewardship
3 comments:
Wonderful tribute and important reminder as to why we're here on this earth. How I miss Ron.
Much thanks.
What a nice way to remember him. I live the photo!
Thanks Randy and Rae. I found the photo online, from a UCCS publication. It's very nice....
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