Professor Oliver Johnson, who died in 2000, was a professor of philosophy and longtime Senate activist. He served as the Chair of the Assembly and Academic Council in 1981-82; as Vice Chair of the Assembly and Council in 1980-81; and as Chair of the Riverside Division of the Academic Senate from 1963 to 1966, performing with great distinction in all those posts. He brought to his Senate work a combination of outstanding character, keen insight, and great understanding of the University. In 1996, Professor Johnson made a substantial gift to the systemwide Senate, the earnings from which are used to fund the award that bears his name.

The Oliver Johnson Award is given out biennially to a member of the UC faculty who has performed outstanding service to the Academic Senate. Its broader goal is to honor all members of faculty (including Emeriti/ae Senate members) who have contributed their time and talent to the Senate. The award carries a small honorarium for the faculty member who receives it and is presented at the Annual Academic Council dinner.

Award Recipients

Nomination Process