2:22 p.m., April 10, 2007--The submission deadline for nominations for UD's E. Arthur Trabant Award for Women's Equity has been extended to Friday, April 16.

The Commission on the Status of Women has established the award in recognition of former UD President Emeritus E. Arthur Trabant's support for women's equity at the University of Delaware. The award is given annually to any individual, department, administrative unit or committee that has contributed to equity for women at the University.

The commission defines "contributions" broadly to encourage as wide a range of nominations as possible, but examples might include developing exemplary programs or curricula, implementing innovative policies and procedures related to women's equity and enhancing existing services to women.

Nominations will be accepted from any member of the University community, including students, faculty and staff. Self-nominations must be accompanied by at least one supporting letter from outside the unit. (Current members of the Commission on the Status of Women and the Commission to Promote Racial and Cultural Diversity and employees of the Office of Women's Affairs and the Office of Affirmative Action may not nominate or be considered for the award.)

Preference will be given to individuals and groups that have gone beyond the basic requirements of their jobs in improving conditions for women at the University. The nomination form can be accessed by visiting the Office of Women's Affairs web site at [www.udel.edu/OWA]. For more information, call Dana Brittingham or Donna Tuites in the Office of Women's Affairs at (302) 831-8063.