Excellence in Professional Service

Excellence in Professional Service

Eligibility

  • This award is reserved for Staff (full-time faculty are not eligible).
  • 3 years in a full-time service capacity for which they are nominated during the last five years.
  • Not a previous winner of this award.
  • More than 50% of assignment is non-teaching.
  • Positions eligible for this award include: Directors/Heads of Libraries, academic administration, business affairs, institutional support technologies, instructional and research support technologies.
  • Support staff not serving in professional class titles are ineligible (please see Classified Service Award).

Selection Criteria

  • Nominees repeatedly seek to improve themselves, their campuses, and ultimately the State University and, in doing so, transcend the normal definitions of excellence.
  • At all position levels: Serve as a professional role model for a University system in pursuit of excellence.
  • Within position description: Performs superbly in fulfilling the job description for position held.
  • Beyond the position description:
    • Demonstrates excellence in professional activities beyond the parameters of the job description.
    • Satisfies standards in a creative and innovative fashion while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to institutional needs.
    • Capabilities and accomplishments in areas of leadership, decision making and problem solving.
    • Evidence includes professional recognitions, initiation of ideas, development of proposals, and committee activities.

Required Documentation

  • Resume or CV.
  • Maximum 1-2 page letter OR personal statement to the committee highlighting selection criteria.
  • At least three letters of recommendation addressing selection criteria.
  • Review additional information (pdf).