Nominations for
Academic Staff Awards
Introduction and Procedure
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater honors two academic staff each year,
one from the instructional/teaching ranks and the other from the non-instructional/service
ranks. Nominations are sought early in the second semester. The Academic Staff
Awards Committee reviews the received nominations and selects a recipient for
each award. The committee consists of four members, two teaching and two non-teaching.
A member of the Academic Staff Assembly acts as the liaison/facilitator for the
committee. The recommendations of the Awards Committee are forwarded to the
Academic Staff Assembly for review, approval and publication. The approved
recommendations are forwarded to the Chancellor who formally presents the
awards in May. The nominee reception will be held in April.
Eligibility
The Awards are limited to Academic Staff at the
Instructions for Submitting
Nomination Materials
Submit four (4) typed copies of the nomination materials by noon on February 13, 2009 to the Academic Staff Program Assistant, Rebecca Pechous, Health Center 2002,
In putting the materials together, please provide the following: 1) nominee's name; 2) his/her position/title;
3) nominee's job description; 4) years of service at the
The nomination materials may be presented in any form deemed appropriate by the nominator. Please limit nomination materials to 5 pages or less (not including letters of recommendation). Up to three letters of recommendation may be submitted with the nomination.
Materials may include any or all of the following areas:
1. Explain why this individual's classroom/job performance merits consideration for this award.
2. What does this person do that is above and
beyond the usual requirements of his/her position at the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater?
a. Indicate contributions this
individual has made through service on committees at the departmental, college
or university level.
b. Indicate professional contributions this individual has made, such as leadership in professional organizations, publications, performances, advising student groups, assisting with student seminars, research, etc.
c. List any professional awards earned by this individual.
d. List contributions that this individual has
made beyond the immediate job, including community and state service,
charitable work, etc.
3. List any other information that
you think may assist the selection committee in its deliberations regarding
this individual. (If you are nominating someone, please be aware that it is
appropriate/beneficial to contact the nominee for the most current and in-depth
information)
.
What Award Recipients
Receive
Publication of recipient's name and picture in the
Display of recipient's name and picture in the
Recognition at the Chancellor's welcoming speech for the fall semester.
Recognition at Spring Commencement.
Recognition at the Nominee Reception for Faculty and Academic Staff awards.
Formal presentation of the award at the annual Awards/Retirement dinner.
$500.00, funded by a grant from Commercial Bank and First Citizens State Bank, both of Whitewater.
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