(A)
Introduction
Every organization begins with a vision
by an individual or group of individuals. Shawnee state university was
established through the vision of Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Vernal
G. Riffe, Jr. Speaker Riffe, at great political risk, was the prime sponsor of
Amended House Bill 739 which created Shawnee state university - a new,
baccalaureate-granting university in southern Ohio. There is little doubt that
without his guidance, energy, enthusiasm, and political prowess, Shawnee state
university would not exist to serve the people of southern Ohio. For this fact,
we honor speaker Riffe by recognizing individuals who provide extraordinary
service to Shawnee state university with the Vernal G. Riffe, Jr. founder's
medal.
(B)
Name of the founder's medal
In recognition of the important role
speaker Riffe played in the creation of Shawnee state university, the medal
shall be known as the Vernal G. Riffe, Jr. founder's medal.
(C)
Award
criteria
The Vernal G. Riffe, Jr. founder's
medal shall be awarded by action of the board of trustees to individuals who
provide extraordinary service or contributions significant to the advancement
of Shawnee state university.
(D)
Award
process
Nominations should be made in writing
to the president of the university by members or friends of the Shawnee state
university community. The president will review nominations and consider them
for recommendation to the board of trustees. Recommendations by the president
will be submitted to the executive committee of the board of trustees for
consideration. The board of trustees reserves the right to nominate candidates
directly through its executive committee. All awards shall be approved by
affirmative vote of the board of trustees.
(E)
Presentation of
award
The Vernal G. Riffe, Jr. founder's
medal shall be presented at an appropriate public event as determined by the
president and/or board of trustees.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code 3362-5-24
Effective:
6/27/2019
Promulgated Under:
111.15
Statutory
Authority: 3362.03
Rule
Amplifies: 3362.03
