Inman named Committee on Professionalism’s Law Faculty/Administrator Award winner
Rachel Inman
The Standing Committee on Professionalism named the University of Florida’s Rachel Inman as its Law Faculty/Administrator Award winner
Inman, is the associate dean for Student Affairs at the UF Frederic G. Levin College of Law.
The award recognizes a faculty member or administrator of one of Florida’s accredited law schools who, through teaching, scholarship, and service to the profession, best supports or exemplifies the mission of the Standing Committee on Professionalism: “To promote the fundamental ideals and values of professionalism within the legal system and to instill those ideals of character, competence, civility, and commitment in all those persons serving and seeking to serve therein.”
Inman, who joined the UF Law faculty in 2006, is described as having a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, working to ensure that all students develop their voices and embrace a culture of inclusion and acceptance. The committee says she is responsible for creating and leading UF Law’s 1L Orientation Program, which prepares students for success in law school and beyond. Each year, Orientation includes a formal Oath of Professionalism administered by a sitting judge, the most recent being Chief Justice Charles Canady.
“Dean Inman also brings a proactive approach to supporting students with their mental health and wellness,” According to the committee. “She hosts Wellness Wednesdays, a weekly event at which all students are invited to gather (now virtually) to build connections, share experiences, and support one another. She also oversees a group of staff and faculty that monitors students of concern. This group brainstorms ways to better support students who are struggling with various challenges to help them be successful and develop higher levels of professional competence.”
In recognition of her continued commitment to the ideals of professionalism, Dean Inman was recently appointed to the executive committee of the Student Services Section of the Association of American Law Schools. This committee creates best practices for student services at law school across the nation, focusing on the services students need to develop competencies to become professional and ethical lawyers.
“It is unquestionable that Dean Inman demonstrates the “four C’s” of professionalism — character, competence, commitment, and civility,” The committee said.
