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Student Affairs Staff Development
UNCG Student Affairs Staff Appreciation
In 2005 the Student Affairs Division initiated awards for staff excellence with the inaugural winners announced in April 2005. Every year, the Student Affairs Staff Appreciation Committee will present awards to permanent full-time and part-time employees (not available to probationary and temporary employees) in the division of Student Affairs that meet the criteria described below.
The Staff Appreciation Committee has also unveiled another new program for commending staff members for their good works—anyone on the SAF staff can send a “Helping Hands” greeting card to anyone else in the Division. These cards, a choice of six different designs, are available in each department. If you can’t find a card when you need one, contact someone on the Staff Appreciation Committee.
Staff Recognition and Award Guidelines
- Any permanent employee in the division of Student Affairs may make nominations for any award. Applications are reviewed and awards determined by the Student Affairs Staff Appreciation Committee and additional Student Affairs Staff members to attain a fair representation of the division. Nominations for the awards will begin February 22 and end April 2.
- The awards will be presented during an all-staff meeting in April.
- Review the criteria below carefully before making nominations. All criteria must be met in order to be considered. Most of the awards call for "truly outstanding service, above and beyond the expectations of the position."
- Applications are needed for each award nominated. The nominations should come from people familiar with the candidate's service to the division of Student Affairs.
- Questions regarding nominations may be directed to the Student Affairs Staff Appreciation Committee.
Recognitions and Awards
- Student Affairs Employee of the Year
- Recognizes a Student Affairs employee who has displayed exemplary performance both in the employee's own responsibilities as well as service to the division, university, and community beyond assigned duties for the division of Student Affairs and UNCG.
- Unsung Hero Award
- This individual works quietly behind the scenes for the good of Student Affairs and UNCG, though not publicly celebrated, demonstrates leadership through dedication and service.
- Team Player Award
- This award is given to a Student Affairs employee who treats other team members with respect. They consider the ideas and opinions of others, share information, willingly accept responsibility, and work beyond their office and/or department. Utilizing strong interpersonal skills, work toward maintaining harmonious relationships; enhance team productivity, and broader university collaboration.
Criteria for Awards
The primary criteria for consideration for each award are service and job performance that goes beyond the daily work of the employee.
- Exemplary performance both in the employee's own responsibilities as well as service beyond assigned duties. Established record of significant achievement sustained over a period of time.
- Continuous leadership in the programs, services or operations. Contributing to positive relations by offering helpful and friendly assistance which can serve as a model for other employees.
- Innovative and/or creative ideas that have improved the efficiency and/or effectiveness of Student Affairs, UNCG, or the community. Ideas that might contribute to the resolution of a difficult problem or a method which would improve department output or quality of work.
- Distinguished service and meritorious contributions within Student Affairs and/or the university and/or the community. Contributions could include services at the University, State or National level that have had a significant influence on the university or the division, i.e., brought recognition to the division or university. Extensive contributions to division or university committees or organizations.
- Activity fostering cooperation and harmony; making the division a more humane place to work. Successful use of human resources with fairness, respect and equal opportunity. Outstanding concern for the welfare of others which has led to an improved work environment.
Nominations
Nominations can be submitted online or you may print out a PDF version and send it through campus mail. Nominations will be accepted from February 22 and end April 2. The winners will be announced in April at a special All-Staff Meeting.