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 non-faculty full or part time staff member 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, staff member, alumnus, administrator, community member, or student not currently enrolled in the faculty member’s classes. All nominations should be submitted on the official nomination form and include a one page statement describing why the nominee should be considered. Nominations must be digitally submitted to the Assistant Dean by 4:30pm on the due date.
Once nominated, the Pott College will contact supervisors and nominees to request additional information.
Award recipients will be selected by a committee consisting of one elected representative from each department. The Pott College Associate Dean will serve as a non-voting Chair of the committee. The award recipient will be recognized at a Pott college event. Nominations are due February 16, 2024.
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.