The major purpose of the UNCG Staff Senate shall be to provide for awareness of and involvement in the University community by SPA and EPA non-faculty employees; to encourage professional and personal development of the staff; to improve communication within and between all staff and faculty within the University; and to participate in University governance through representatives appointed by the Chancellor as recommended by the Staff Senate Executive Committee to serve on appropriate committees of the University.
The Senate includes staff elected from the six university divisions: Academic Affairs, Business Affairs, Student Affairs, Information Technology, University Advancement, and Athletics.
The Senate also includes many elected and appointed committees that address issues such the budget, staff welfare, service, and staff enrichment.
The Senate meets monthly during the academic year. The Senate officers meet regularly with the Chancellor and Senate Committee chairs.
University Staff Excellence Awards
The University Staff Excellence Award of $1,000 will be presented to two deserving permanent SPA or EPA non-teaching faculty employees who are in good standing, and have been employed at UNCG for at least two years as of the nomination deadline (March 30th). Staff, faculty, supervisors, administrators and/or students may make nominations for this award.
2012 call for nominations will be made in the Spring
Staff Excellence Awards Committee
c/o Betty Betts
Human Resource Services
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Criteria
Consideration is based on the following criteria; more than one category may apply:
- Devotion to Duty
- The nominee has exhibited unselfish devotion to duty far and above the normal requirements and has contributed significantly to the advancement of service to the UNCG community and to the people of North Carolina.
- Innovation
- The nominee has successfully established new and outstanding work methods, practices and plans for his/her department that are consistent with the University Mission.
- Service
- The nominee has made outstanding contributions to the University through involvement on committees and/or representing the University in civic or professional organizations, etc.
- Human Relations
- The nominee has made outstanding contributions in the field of human relations or employee-management relations that foster a model working and and/or learning environment.
- Other Achievements
- The nominee has made outstanding contributions or service deserving recognition not described in the categories above. This could include, but is not limited to, acts that demonstrate safety and heroism or other examples beyond the call of duty.
Recipients
| Name | Role & Department |
|---|---|
| 2011 | |
| Karen Stacherski | School of Education |
| Lisa Walker | Nutrition |
| 2010 | |
| Libby Sexton | Registrar's Office |
| Steve Sparks | Campus Access Management |
| 2009 | |
| Brooks G. Graham | Office of Adult Students |
| Rose Smith-Marsh | Public Safety and Police |
| 2008 | |
| Audrey Siler | Facilities Operations/Housekeeping |
| Ray Carney | Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry |
| 2007 | |
| Jerry Benjamin | Office of the Provost |
| John Pearce | Facilities Operations/Housekeeping |
| 2006 | |
| Mary Culkin | Director, Disability Servicesm, Student Affairs |
| Patty Booker | Office Manager, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Health & Human Performance |
| 2005 | |
| Julian Cheek | Costume Studio Supervisor, Theatre Department |
| Carole Lindsey-Potter | Office Manager, Women's & Gender Studies |
| 2004 | |
| Christian Aaroe | Project manager, Physical Plant, Business Affairs |
| Touger Vang | Processing supervisor, Financial Aid Office |
| 2003 | |
| Sarah Cottrell | Housekeeper, Alumni House |
| Steven Siler | Utilities manager, Physical Plant, Business Affairs |
| 2002 | |
| Yvonne Cousino | Director of Enrolled Student Services, Graduate School |
| Toni Knight | Director of the Student Advising and Recruitment Center Director of the UNCG Teaching Fellows Program, School of Education |