Purpose:
The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Staff Excellence Award was established to identify staff members who have excelled in their positions and made outstanding contributions while demonstrating integrity and a strong commitment to the mission and values of the college. The intent is to call attention to and to express appreciation for the service of staff members.
Eligibility:
The Pott College Staff Excellence Award is open to any full or part time staff member (non-faculty) of Pott College with at least three (3) years of service at USI. An award winner will not be eligible for an additional award for at least 5 years. Please note that faculty members should be nominated in one of the Faculty Excellence categories.
Nomination and Selection Procedure:
No self-nominations or anonymous nominations will be accepted. Nominations may be submitted by any faculty member, alumnus, administrator, or student not currently enrolled in the staff member's classes (if applicable). Members of the Pott College Awards Committee are not eligible to submit nominations. All nominations should be submitted on the official nomination form linked below and include a one-page statement describing why the nominee should be considered. Nominations must be submitted 4:30 pm on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Once nominated, the Pott College will contact supervisors and nominees to request additional information.
- Letter of support on behalf of the nominated support staff from their direct supervisor that highlights the following criteria: (1) Evidence of excellence in work ethic and quality of work; (2) Demonstrated support to faculty and students beyond the normal scope of work; and (3) Proven commitment to university service.
- Brief statement on your contributions as a staff member to the Department, College, and University. What is the most rewarding part of your position? Highlight an example of an accomplishment that you are particularly proud of in your roles as a staff member at USI. (1-page maximum; no less than 10-point font; no less than 0.5-inch margins).
Award recipients will be selected by the Pott College Awards Committee consisting of one elected representative from each department. The Pott College Associate or Assistant Dean will serve as a non-voting Chair of the committee. The award recipient will be recognized at a Pott College Event held each spring.
Award:
The recipient of the Staff Excellence Award will receive a $1,000 award. The use of this fund will be restricted to workshop(s), conferences, meetings, resources, materials, etc. All intended uses of award funds must be approved by the Associate Dean before any expenditure is made.