Division of Student Affairs Awards
In 2005-2006, the Division of Student Affairs established four different awards. The purpose was to recognize the contributions of individuals and teams across the Division for their efforts and accomplishments in making a positive difference in their work environments, service to students, and commitment to diversity.
We are pleased to announce that we are seeking nominations for the Calendar Year 2006 Division Awards. Administrative professional and state-classified employees who are working at least 30 hours a week are eligible for the awards. The award recipients will be announced at the Division of Student Affairs Staff Appreciation Reception slated for Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Each of the individual awards requires a separate nomination. Teams may nominate themselves for the Bridges Award, or be nominated by someone outside the group. The nomination should be for actions, work, initiatives, etc. that occurred between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007. Completed nomination forms are available on-line (click on award name) and must be submitted (on-line, hand-written or type-written) by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008.
For applications, please click on award name.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
Innovation Award
This award will be given to the person who has demonstrated the ability to take initiative in developing or enhancing programs/services that meet the changing needs of the department and/or students. The individual may develop ways to enhance existing programs or create new ones. Solutions developed to address program improvement reflect creativity in use of resources which includes people, budgets and technology.
Impact Award
This award will be given to an individual who is influential in creating a positive work environment. The person is someone who encourages the involvement of others and teamwork toward common goals. S/he also helps others be successful and may be considered an inspiration to others.
Quality Service Award
This award will be given to a person who demonstrates a commitment to outstanding work. The willingness to go "above and beyond" to reach identified goals is evident by the individual's positive attitude. The individual is consistently engaged in his/her work. Others, especially students, may comment on this person's helpfulness, professionalism and assistance.
Individual awards will consist of a certificate, name on a plaque (with recipients' names added each year) which will be hung in the Lory Student Center, and either $500 in professional development money, or paid time off (to be worked out with supervisor as the equivalent of one day). Professional development money will be available July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and can be put toward conference/workshop registration fees, work related books, or materials that enhance their work.
TEAM AWARD:
Bridges Award
This award will be given to a team of up to 10 individuals who collaborate across their departments to develop a new program that involves a sharing of resources (including expertise, budgets, ideas, etc.). Together the team achieves more than could have been accomplished by any one individual or department.
The Team award will consist of certificates, a small memento, and a recognition lunch for the team members.