Leadership Awards
Student Leadership Awards – Leadership development, academic achievement, and service to the community are key elements for success on a university campus. Students who excel in these areas deserve to be recognized for their achievements. The program is designed to celebrate and pay tribute to the many contributions student leaders and recognized student organizations have made to the community throughout the academic year. This program recognizes the following awards: Distinguished Leader, Men & Women of Mines, Student Organization Awards & Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards.
The Distinguished Leader Award is the highest honor given by the Student Engagement & Leadership Center. The award is given to students that have demonstrated the highest commitment to campus engagement, leadership development and service to UTEP and the community. The number of award recipients varies each year. These students will be selected from the pool of nominations and completed applications submitted for the Men & Women of Mines Award.
Qualifications
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
- Graduation date of spring, summer, fall or winter of 2017
- Demonstrate outstanding campus engagement, leadership development, and service to UTEP and the community
- Must not be on academic or disciplinary probation with the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution*
The oldest honor that UTEP bestows upon its students, Men and Women of Mines, recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding campus engagement within the University and service to their respective college or school. Two (2) students are recognized from each college/school listed below.
Colleges/Schools
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Science
- School of Nursing
Qualifications
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Must have completed at least 90 credit hours
- Graduation date of spring, summer, fall or winter of 2017
- Demonstrate outstanding campus engagement and service to UTEP in the following areas:
- Student Organizations & Campus Activities
- College & Academic Departments
- University-wide Committees
- Must not be on academic or disciplinary probation with the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution*
This award identifies students who demonstrate outstanding qualities in their achievements during their first and second year at The University of Texas at El Paso. Recipients are selected based on their involvement in programs and organizations that contribute to the quality of campus life; their ability to motivate and energize their fellow students; and their demonstration of University spirit and leadership qualities.
Qualifications
- Each recipient must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Demonstrate outstanding campus engagement, leadership development, and service to UTEP
- Less than 60 credit hours toward degree
- Must not be on disciplinary probation with the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution*
