Details
Series
Date Approved
Date Last Amended
Office(s) Responsible for Rule
Office of the Board of Regents
1. Title
Guidelines for the Santa Rita Award
2. Rule and Regulation
Sec. 1 Standards. The Santa Rita Award is an award made on behalf of the Board of Regents in recognition of valuable contributions over an extended period to The University of Texas System. The recipient may be selected based on a broad list of criteria, primary among which will be a demonstrated concern for the principles of higher education generally, as well as deep commitment to the furtherance of the mission of The University of Texas System. The recipient’s contributions to the U.T. System shall be of such character and purpose to serve as an example of selfless and public-spirited service.
Sec. 2 Nominations for Awards. Nominations for the award shall be forwarded to the Chairman of the Board of Regents or the General Counsel to the Board.
Sec. 3 Selection of Awardees. Awards shall be made by a majority vote of the Board, upon recommendation of the Chairman of the Board following consultation with others including the Chancellor and other appropriate U.T. System officials.
3. Definitions
None
4. Relevant Federal and State Statutes
None
5. Relevant System Policies, Procedures, and Forms
Past Recipients of the Santa Rita Award
6. System Administration Office(s) Responsible for Rule
Office of the Board of Regents
