The purpose of the award is to honor outstanding service by the faculty at Purdue University Calumet. Outstanding faculty service includes those activities that directly support department, school, university and professional needs and which are beyond the requirements of their position.
Professional service includes belonging to an organization and especially serving as an officer.
Likewise, community service involves volunteer service on boards of directors or agencies or direct service to clients. Outreach typically involves extending the influence of the University through continuing education, off-campus courses, consulting, etc. The following steps outline the selection process. Each step is described in greater detail in subsequent sections. The University shall publicize the list of nominees for the purpose of requesting input from students, colleagues, and alumni.