In 1952, the Board of Trustees approved a policy to recognize faculty and staff members who have completed 25 years of active service to the university. Each fall, awards are presented to employees who have completed 25 years of service and to those who have completed additional years in multiples of 5. Since 1982, employees who have completed 10, 15, and 20 years of active service to the university have been recognized by vice-chancellor area.