College of Education

Student Awards

University Student Awards

During the Convocation Ceremony students are recognized for their academic and personal achievements. Students with high GPAs earn Latin Honors (i.e., cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude). The campus also recognizes four students for truly outstanding achievements through the following awards:

  • The President's Award for Exemplary Student Achievement;
  • The Provost's Award;
  • The Alumni Vision Award; and the
  • Social Justice Award.

One student in each major is also recognized for accomplishments in service learning.

  • 2023 Spring

  • The LS Department and the College of Education thank Ms. Christina Herzig for her generous support of Liberal Studies students on their journey to becoming teachers. Awardees become part of a larger community of Rezavy Award winners and are invited to reconnect during anniversary events, like this year's 10 year Anniversary Reception that will be held after the Spring 2023 Capstone Festival.

    Christina Herzig is a proud CSUMB alum, having received her B.A., Liberal Studies in 2001. Soon after graduating from CSUMB, she was an elementary school teacher at Marina Vista Elementary School. Later, Christina attended Monterey Peninsula College to obtain a real estate salesperson license. She began her career as a loan processor, then rose through the ranks to become senior loan partner and finally a mortgage consultant, so she knows every aspect of the mortgage process. Christina has volunteered for the CSUMB Alumni Association, the Carmel Foundation and the Disabled Veterans Association. 
    Christina's generous donations, in loving memory of her mother, Karen Lynn Rezavy, have provided scholarship awards for 20 Liberal Studies graduates since 2013, supporting them on their journey to becoming teachers. 
     
    The Karen Lynn Rezavy Award for Community Impact Scholarship is awarded to full-time students either completing their Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies or entering their credential year in the Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Education Program.
     
    Additionally, students must describe contributions and commitment to the community while a student, either inside or outside the classroom, that are making positive contributions to the well-being and education of children. Students are encouraged to include other activities or volunteer service in which they have been engaged.

    Criteria for Selection:

    • Students must be in good academic standing and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • LS Traditional pathway applicants must have applied to graduate, and are planning to enroll in the CSUMB Elementary Education (Multiple Subjects).  Liberal Studies ITEP program applicants must be starting or continuing the credential year (Step 3). Students are eligible to receive one award only.
    • Students must have demonstrated a commitment to the community not only through Service Learning, but also through other community and school-related activities that are making positive contributions to the lives and education of children.

  • Distinction in the Major is bestowed on graduating students who merit recognition that may not fall in traditional university records of achievement (i.e., university honors). Faculty, staff, or students may nominate a graduating senior for this recognition.  Self-nominations are also encouraged.   Distinction in the Major awards are noted on diplomas and transcripts.

    Deadline: Fall and Spring Semesters

    Categories of Distinction:

    • Outstanding Service. Students who provide service to individuals, schools, the university, or the community that is beyond course requirements and meets needs in the spirit of the mission of the Liberal Studies Department and/or the CSUMB Vision Statement.
    • Personal Challenges. Students who have overcome significant obstacles to meet educational goals.
    • Course-specific achievement. Students who in one course or across several courses in the Department distinguished themselves in their achievement, in projects, or assessment.
    • Academic Achievement. Students who show significant improvement during their academic careers or who have CSUMB-only GPAs over 3.50.