The University of Arizona


COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
OUTSTANDING STAFF IN SUPPORT OF INSTRUCTION
AND STUDENT SERVICES AWARD
NOMINATION GUIDELINES

(Revised June 2009)

WHAT IS THE AWARD?

The Outstanding Staff in Support of Instruction and Student Services Award was created to recognize and honor unusual dedication and outstanding contributions by a classified staff member in support of instruction and student services in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The award will be given annually with a plaque and award of $500 presented at Honors Convocation, which is usually held in conjunction with Family Weekend during the fall semester.

WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?

Any non-probationary full-time classified staff member statewide, irrespective of length of service to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, who has not received the award in the past year can be nominated.

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Nomination of candidates for this award may be made by any administrative head, faculty, staff, or student organization in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. One nomination will be accepted for each department/unit.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A committee will review all nominations and make their selection based on the materials submitted. For required information, see the Nomination Form.

SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS

The original plus three copies of the nomination materials, four (4) total, should be stapled or held together with a sturdy clip. Do not use loose-leaf notebooks or three-ring binders. Bulky additional materials such as books, reprints, CDs, disks, or videotapes will not be accepted.

Make sure that all of the required material is submitted in order:

  1. Completed Nomination Form - the form can be printed or copied into a word processing program. Responses need to follow order of questions.
  2. Recommendation Letters from administrative head, faculty, staff, or student organization and/or community group in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. See the nomination form for details.

Incomplete packets will not be reviewed.

Send materials (original plus three copies, total of four packets) to David E. Cox, The Bart Cardon Associate Dean, Office of Academic Programs, Forbes Building, Room 201, P.O. Box 210036, Campus Mail.

Questions regarding the guidelines, nomination process, or event may be directed to Elaine Marchello, evm@email.arizona.edu, 520-626-3631.

DEADLINE by close of business, Friday, September 11, 2009.

 

CALS OUTSTANDING STAFF IN SUPPORT OF INSTRUCTION
AND STUDENT SERVICES AWARD
SUGGESTED CRITERIA

These criteria address employee achievements in instruction and student services that have an impact primarily at the department/school/county level within the college. Nominees must be engaged in activities that support instruction, student programs and clubs, and/or have direct contact with students.

1. Outstanding achievement on the job - actions that constitute performance beyond expected standards, such as:

  • producing high quality of work over an extended period of time
  • producing high quantity of work over an extended period of time
  • giving extra effort to complete a job or handle a heavier workload
  • filling in when unit is short-staffed
  • volunteering for and working on special projects
  • serving on a committee and contributing to its success
2. Exceptional contributions towards the effectiveness and efficiency of operations - actions that contribute to the maximum utilization of departmental resources in instruction, such as:
  • integrating information or equipment for more efficient/effective use
  • developing new work methods that reduce waste or stretch resources
  • eliminating unnecessary actions or steps for delivering service
  • making creative suggestions that save time/money
3. Outstanding service to faculty, staff, students, or visitors - actions that are especially helpful or make a good impression on others, such as:
  • doing things for others that are beyond job requirements
  • performing in an exceptionally courteous and cooperative manner
  • being so helpful that others write letters of appreciation
  • working with students to enhance their university experience
  • participation in university-related activities or committees
4. Special efforts in promoting workforce diversity - actions that contribute to improving sensitivity to and implementation of diversity, such as:
  • increasing awareness of and respect for different cultures
  • eliminating culturally offensive or threatening practices in workplace
  • taking affirmative steps to help diversity in the workplace
5. Distinguished efforts in staff development/recognition - actions that help provide employees with opportunities to learn and to be rewarded, such as:
  • making special efforts to recognize excellence in others.
  • creating extra opportunities to improve skills and abilities.
  • contributing to an exceptionally supportive, team-oriented environment.
Document located at http://cals.arizona.edu/awards/instructionstaff.html
Maintained by CALS Dean's Office, Ph. (520) 621-7621
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The University of Arizona, P.O. 210036, Forbes 306, Tucson, AZ 85721-0036
Last updated June 2009