XUCOC Awards Program

Each year XUCOC honors Xavier students and faculty, Gert Town residents, and community stakeholders who are helping to facilitate community empowerment with the Gert Town neighborhood residents. We are pleased to honor individuals who have dedicated their time and energy to improving outcomes for children, families, and the overall Gert Town community.

The Norman C. Francis Student Award for Excellence in Service is given to a Xavier undergraduate or graduate student who has made contributions to the Gert Town community through their efforts in research, publications, policy, fieldwork, or information dissemination.

The Rosalind Pijeaux Hale Faculty Award for Outstanding Engaged Scholarship and Mentoring is given to a Xavier faculty member who has actively developed a line of scholarship (through research, publications, policy, fieldwork, or information dissemination) focusing on the Gert Town community and has involved students as an integral part of the work.

The Allen Toussaint Community Leadership Award for Exceptional Volunteerism is given to a Gert Town resident who has consistently volunteered to provide services to community residents and demonstrates a commitment to community empowerment.

The Alfred Gehrke Distinguished Partner Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Gert Town Community is given to a community partner who has demonstrated interest and sustained engagement in the Gert Town community.