CHABSS College Awards

College Awards Descriptions & Criteria

The College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral, & Social Sciences has four different academic awards that are bestowed to CHABSS graduating students. These awards are merit-based and the student must be nominated by a CHABSS faculty member. Deadline for all CHABSS Awards is extended to Sunday, March 17. Review to begin on Monday, March 18.

CHABSS Dean's Outstanding Student Award 

The CHABSS Dean's Outstanding Student Award is the highest honor bestowed upon one undergraduate student of the College in the graduating class of 2023/2024. The Dean's Outstanding Student Award winner goes on to compete for the University's highest student award, the CSUSM President's Outstanding Graduate Award.

CHABSS Community Champion Award

The CHABSS Community Champion Award recognizes a graduating student who is earning a Bachelor’s Degree and has demonstrated outstanding achievements in service to the campus and/or greater community during their tenure at CSUSM.

CHABSS Scholarship & Creative Works Champion Award

The CHABSS Scholarship & Creative Works Champion Award recognizes a graduating student who is earning a Bachelor’s Degree and has demonstrated outstanding achievements in research and/or creative works during their tenure at CSUSM.

CHABSS Inclusive Excellence Champion Award

The CHABSS Inclusive Excellence Champion Award    recognizes a graduating student who is earning a Bachelor’s Degree and has demonstrated outstanding achievements in advancing the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence, equity, and social justice during their tenure at CSUSM.

*The nomination period for these awards begins in February 2024. Students are encouraged to work with a CHABSS faculty member to submit a nomination. Nominations are due to the Dean's Office (SBSB 4115) OR via email to Leo Melena by Wednesday, March 13, 2024.