Division of Student Affairs
Staff Recognition Program

2011 Award Recipients
 Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Spencer Long
Outstanding Achievement: Kim Blum
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Rebecca Lee
Outstanding Classified Staff: Karen Kindschy
Award for Special Contributions: Kaye Schendel
Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Paul Rifkin
Graduate Student Award: Collin Zimmerman

2011-2012 Recognition Program Subcommittee Members
Charlene Holler, Chair
Tricia Aleckson
Patrick Heise
Andrea Higgins
Ryan McKelley

The purpose of the Division of Student Affairs Staff Recognition Program is to recognize colleagues within the Division for outstanding achievements, special contributions, and involvement in the profession.  The program provides an opportunity for staff members in the Division to nominate and acknowledge co-workers and graduate students by completing a brief survey regarding their efforts throughout the year.  The Recognition Program Subcommittee will review the nominations and recognize individuals for their contributions shortly after they are received.  Nominations forms are encouraged throughout the year but are due no later than May 8, 2012.  All nominations will be reviewed collectively after May 8 to determine winners of the overall Division awards described below.  All nominees throughout the year and overall award recipients will be recognized at the end of the year Division celebration.  Certificates will also be awarded for each 5 years of service to UW-L.

2011-2012 Nomination form

Outstanding Achievement Award for New Staff 
(less than five years service completed)

Nominees must:

  • Have been employed at UW-L less than five years
  • Excel in participation of programs and services within their own department, the Division of Student Affairs and
    UW-L
  • Have demonstrated commitment to the mission and goals of their department, the Division of Student Affairs, and UW-L
  • Have made significant impact on the lives of students and be recognized and respected by colleagues

Outstanding Achievement Award
(five years or more of service completed)

Nominees must:

  • Have been employed at UW-L for five years or more
  • Excel in participation of programs and services within their own department, the Division of Student Affairs and
    UW-L
  • Have demonstrated commitment to the mission and goals of their department, the Division of Student Affairs, and UW-L
  • Have made significant impact on the lives of students and be recognized and respected by colleagues

Outstanding Classified Staff Achievement Award for New Staff
(less than five years service completed)

Nominees must:

§  Have been employed at UW-L for less than five years

§  Contribute by way of their day-to-day activities in ways that have demonstrated positive benefits or support for their department or university

§  Have demonstrated commitment to the mission and goals of their department, the Division of Student Affairs and UW-L

§  Have made significant impact on the lives of students and be recognized and respected by colleagues 

§  Exemplified professionalism in their working relationships

Outstanding Classified Staff Achievement Award
(five years or more of service completed)

Nominees must:

§  Have been employed at UW-L for five years or more

§  Contribute by way of their day-to-day activities in ways that have demonstrated positive benefits or support for their department or university

§  Have demonstrated commitment to the mission and goals of their department, the Division of Student Affairs and UW-L

§  Have made significant impact on the lives of students and be recognized and respected by colleagues 

§  Exemplified professionalism in their working relationships

Award for Special Contributions

Nominees must:

  • Have taken on a task, activity, or responsibility not included in their job description and done well
  • Have done something that directly impacts the quality of life at UW-L out of the ordinary  realm of Student Affairs activities

Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession

Nominees must:

  • Be a current institutional or individual member of one or more professional associations (national, regional, statewide, local) and have maintained that membership for at least three years
  • Have significant responsibilities in at least one association committee membership, volunteer position, or leadership position
  • Make specific and significant contributions to the advancement of the association (to be judged on quality rather than quantity)
  • ***Other criteria may include special recognition given by professional organization published material appearing in association journal or newsletter

Graduate Student Award

This award is presented to a graduate assistant that has made a meaningful difference in the education of students. This person inspires students to achieve by being more than a mentor; they are also a guide and a role model. What makes this person exceptional is their willingness to make themselves available to meet the needs of students. They are respected, flexible and a joy to work with.

Criteria:

§  May be nominated by any student, faculty or staff

§  Must be pursuing a master’s degree

§  Must be a UW-L student and have a good academic and disciplinary standing

§  Must work in, or have an affiliation with, the Division of Student Affairs

§  May receive this award only once during their tenure at UW-L

Dean’s Award

At any time, the Dean of Students may grant the Dean’s Award.  This award is to be given at the sole discretion of the Dean.

Certificates of Service

For each 5 years of service to UW-L, employees will be given a certificate of service signed by the Assistant Chancellor & Dean of Students.  Any employment at UW-L would count towards the years of service.  Individual will consider what their own years of service are.  Certificates awarded at the end of the year. 

Nomination Process:

Nominations forms are encouraged throughout the year but are due no later than May 8, 2012.  The Recognition Program Subcommittee will review the nominations and recognize individuals for their contributions shortly after they are received.  All nominations will be reviewed collectively after May 8 to determine winners of the overall Division awards described below.  All nominees throughout the year and overall award recipients will be recognized at the end of the year Division celebration. 

 Potential Selection Committee:

1          Unit Director
1          Division Academic Staff Member
1          Classified Staff Member
1          Faculty Member
1          Staff Development Committee Member
2          Students (one recommended by RHAC and one by Student Association)

Selection Committee approved by the Staff Development Committee, attempting to get representation from as many units as possible.