University (formerly known as Classified) staff members play a vital role in the successful operation of the School of Education. Too often, however, their many contributions go unrecognized.
Two university staff awards will be presented in 2020. One university staff award is made possible by gifts from the School’s alumni, and one is made possible by a generous gift from the Charles Read Recognition Fund. Each recipient receives a monetary award.
Eligibility
- Any university staff employee of the School of Education who has made an exemplary contribution to the operation of the School, department, center, program, or other unit within the School is eligible
- Nominees may be from any area and must have had at least a half-time appointment in the School for three years
Submission
Nominations are due Friday, March 13. Please submit nominations in one of the following ways:
- Online nomination form (upload digital files of supporting documents)
- Email to Events Coordinator Jody Moen
- Mail or deliver to:
School of Education Office of Communications and Advancement
Attn: Jody Moen
181 Education Building
1000 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
Criteria for all awards
- Outstanding performance on the job; promoting the image of the department or university through continued contacts with those being served
- Consistently promoting excellence in him/herself and colleagues
- Initiating or recommending innovative ideas that are implemented and result in better service or efficiency
- Exhibiting grace under pressure
Nomination Procedures
Nominations are due Friday, March 13. The nomination packet* should include the following:
- Letter of nomination
- Résumé or career overview
- Letter(s) of support (at least one, no more than three)
- It should make clear to someone outside the nominee’s unit why the work is outstanding
- Neither the Dean nor any member of the review committee may nominate or write a letter of support
- The most effective letters of support will come from someone familiar with the nominee’s work and will contain a detailed analysis of how the person meets the award criteria; these might come from faculty and staff coworkers, clients, students, or supervisors
*Nominations remain active for two years beyond the year of submission.
Review & Selection
All nominations will be reviewed by a committee comprised of previous award winners, members of senior staff, and other representatives within the School of Education. Recipients and their guests are invited to a school-wide awards ceremony on April 30, 2020.
Questions
Contact Jody Moen, jody.moen@wisc.edu or 608-265-7875.