COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
OUTSTANDING STAFF IN RESEARCH AWARD
NOMINATION GUIDELINES

WHAT IS THE AWARD?

The Outstanding Staff in Research Award was designed to recognize technical, clerical, farm and administrative staff whose service has contributed significantly to the support of research in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The award will be given annually with a plaque and award of $500 presented at the Fall Faculty Staff Meeting.

WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?

Any non-probationary classified staff member, irrespective of length of service to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, except recent recipients, is eligible for nomination.

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Nomination of candidates for the CALS Outstanding Staff in Research Award may be made by any administrative head, faculty, staff or student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN THE NOMINATING PETITION:

It is incumbent on the nominator to do a careful and thorough job of documenting the petition. Recommended information to include:

1. Name of nominee
   
2. Internal signed narrative statements of the individual's exceptional contributions in any or all of the following areas: (2-4 categories acceptable)
   • achievement on the job (ability in performing duties)
   • assistance to students, faculty or visitors to CALS
   • contribution towards the effectiveness and efficiency of CALS operations
   • efforts in staff development or affirmative action
   • participation in University activities or committees

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A committee comprised of two faculty and two staff with the Agricultural Experiment Station director serving as chair will review all nominations and make their selection based on the attached criteria.

HOW TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

Send the original packet to Colin Kaltenbach, Forbes 314, P.O. Box 210036, Campus. The award is usually given at the Fall Faculty Staff Meeting. The deadline for submission will be announced annually as it may vary somewhat from year to year. For further information contact CALS Agricultural Experiment Station at (520) 621-7201.

CALS OUTSTANDING STAFF IN RESEARCH AWARD
SUGGESTED CRITERIA

These criteria address employee achievements that have an impact primarily in the area of research within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Outstanding Achievement on the Job - actions that constitute performance beyond expected standards, such as:

• producing high quality of work over an extended period of time.
• producing high quantity of work over an extended period of time.
• participation in the development of grants/publications.
• giving extra effort to complete a job or handle a heavier workload.
• filling in when unit is short-staffed.
• volunteering for and working on special projects.
• serving on a committee and contributing to its success.

Exceptional Contributions towards the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Operations - actions that contribute to the maximum utilization of departmental resources, such as:

• integrating information or equipment for more efficient/effective use.
• developing new work methods that reduce waste or stretch resources.
• Developing new procedures or processes to facilitate the research enterprise.
• eliminating unnecessary actions or steps for delivering service.
• making creative suggestions that save time/money.

Outstanding Service to Other Employees or Visitors - actions that are especially helpful or make a good impression on others, such as:

• doing things for others that are beyond job requirements.
• performing in an exceptionally courteous and cooperative manner.
• being so helpful that others write letters of appreciation.

Special Efforts in Promoting Workforce Diversity - actions that contribute to improving sensitivity to and implementation of diversity, such as:

• increasing awareness of and respect for different cultures.
• eliminating culturally offensive or threatening practices in the workplace.
• taking affirmative steps to help diversity in the workplace.

Distinguished Efforts in Staff Development/Recognition - actions that help provide employees with opportunities to learn and to be rewarded, such as:

• making special efforts to recognize excellence in others.
• creating extra opportunities to improve skills and abilities.
• contributing to an exceptionally supportive, team-oriented environment.