CHAPTER 6 UNIVERSITY SPONSORED AWARDS

Section 2: UWSP FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS

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ACADEMIC STAFF AWARDS

1. The Academic Staff Awards Subcommittee (ASAS) is a subcommittee of the Academic Staff Council. The ASAS is responsible for awarding the UWSP Academic Staff Excellence Award and the Academic Staff Spirit of Community Service Award.

2. The ASAS shall coordinate with the other personnel awards committees, the provost’s office, and University Communications and Marketing to determine the spring awards timeline and post the call for nominations at the end of the fall semester. The nominations, with supporting statements from the nominating unit, shall be due to the committee by the established deadline. For the student body nominations, the nominee’s unit head shall assist the students in gathering the appropriate supporting statements about the nominee.

3. The ASAS shall determine the recipients of the awards and send the names of recipients and supporting documentation for the awards to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs according to the agreed-upon timeline, usually on or before April 1.

4. The ASAS will also determine the UWSP nominees for the Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards.

ACADEMIC STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD

This award recognizes an academic staff member for contributions made in their unit, department, and/or university. The award recognizes excellence in performance, personal interaction, initiative and creativity, and outstanding achievement.

Eligibility

Those eligible for the award must hold an academic staff (A, B, or C) title (full time or part time) in any unit or department on campus. Recipients may not be re-nominated for 5 years following their selection.

Nomination

Units and department may nominate one individual utilizing procedures they establish. Academic Staff Council may nominate one individual utilizing procedures they establish. The Student Government Association may nominate up to 4 individuals utilizing procedures they establish.

Award

One recipient shall receive a sum of $2,500 and will be put forth as the UWSP nominee for the Regents Academic Staff Excellence Award the following fall.

ACADEMIC STAFF SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

This award recognizes the importance of service in building and contributing to a healthier community environment on and off campus. Any and all of the following should be considered when making the nomination: displaying collaboration, garnering and giving respect, personal impact on and/or off campus, and work of distinction. Awards will be provided to individuals contributing in any of the following areas of community service: mental, social, physical, emotional, intellectual, vocational, spiritual/philosophical, or environmental.

Eligibility

Nomination

Units and departments may nominate one individual utilizing procedures they establish. Academic Staff Council may nominate one individual utilizing procedures they establish. The Student Government Association may nominate up to 4 individuals utilizing procedures they establish.

Award

One recipient shall receive a sum of $1,000.

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

1. The University Awards Subcommittee (UAS) is a subcommittee of the Faculty Council. It is responsible for the teaching, scholarship, and service award for faculty and academic staff, depending on eligibility. Members of the UAS are ineligible for consideration for these awards while serving on the committee.

2. The UAS shall coordinate with the other personnel awards committees, the provost’s office, and University Communications and Marketing to determine the spring awards timeline and post the call for nominations at the end of the fall semester. The nominations, with supporting statements from the nominating unit, shall be due to the committee by the established deadline. For the student body nominations, the nominee’s unit head shall assist the students in gathering the appropriate supporting statements about the nominee.

3. The UAS shall determine the recipients of the awards and send the names of recipients and supporting documentation for the awards to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs according to the agreed-upon timeline, usually on or before April 1.

4. The UAS is encouraged to consider the distribution of campus awards across colleges.

5. The UAS will also determine the UWSP nominees for the Regents Teaching Excellence Awards.

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP, AND SERVICE AWARD

This award recognizes a faculty or instructional academic staff member for excellence in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. Nominees must demonstrate strength in all three areas to be considered for this award. Nominees must provide evidence of their contribution to UWSP’s overall academic mission and their commitment and contribution to institutional values of teaching, scholarship, and service.

Eligibility

Those eligible for the award must be faculty or academic staff with at least a 0.50 FTE teaching assignment or with a .050 FTE appointment in the University Library and have been at UWSP for 5 or more years. Winners may not be re-nominated for 5 years following their selection.

Nomination

Academic departments and their functional equivalents may nominate one individual. The method of nomination shall be determined by the unit. Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.

Awards

One recipient will receive a sum of $2500.

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

This award recognizes the importance of distinguished teaching, and the contributions of outstanding teachers, and emphasizes the commitment of the University to teaching excellence. Nominees must have inspired students to a high standard of scholarship and an active interest in learning.

Eligibility

Those eligible for the award must be faculty and academic staff with at least a 0.50 FTE teaching assignment or with a 0.50 FTE appointment in the University Library. Winners may not be re-nominated for 5 years following their selection.

Nomination

Academic departments and their functional equivalents may nominate one individual. The method of nomination shall be determined by the unit. The student body may nominate up to twelve individuals, utilizing procedures to be established by the Student Government Association. Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.

Awards

Four recipients with more than 3 years of teaching experience shall each receive a sum of $1,000.

One recipient with 1-3 years of teaching experience shall receive a sum of $1,000. Applicants must have a minimum of one full year of teaching experience to qualify for this award.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR AWARD

This award recognizes outstanding achievement in scholarship, research, and/or creativity.

Eligibility

Faculty and academic staff who are employed half-time or more. Winners may not be re-nominated for 5 years following their selection.

Nomination

Academic departments and all equivalent units may nominate one individual. Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.

Awards

Two recipients shall each receive a sum of $1000.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE AWARD

This award recognizes outstanding service to the University and/or community. A nominee’s service ordinarily will span a multi-year period.

Eligibility

Faculty and academic staff who are employed half-time or more. Winners may not be re-nominated for 5 years following their selection.

Nomination

Academic departments and all equivalent units may nominate one individual. The student body may nominate up to three individuals, using procedures to be established by the Student Government Association. Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award.

Awards

Two recipients shall each receive a sum of $1,000.

UNIVERSITY STAFF AWARDS

1. The University Staff Awards and Programming Subcommittee (USAPS) is a subcommittee of the University Staff Council. The USAPS is responsible for awarding the UWSP University Staff awards.

2. The USAPS shall coordinate with the other personnel awards committees, the provost’s office, and University Communications and Marketing to determine the spring awards timeline and post the call for nominations at the end of the fall semester. The nominations, with supporting statements from the nominating unit, shall be due to the committee by the established deadline. For the student body nominations, the nominee’s unit head shall assist the students in gathering the appropriate supporting statements about the nominee.

3. The USAPS shall determine the recipients of the awards and send the names of recipients and supporting documentation for the awards to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs according to the agreed-upon timeline, usually on or before April 1.

4. The USAPS will also determine the UWSP nominees for the Regents University Staff Excellence Awards.

CAROLYN ROLFSON SARGIS AWARD

The Sargis Award is an annual award given to a university staff member in recognition of notable accomplishments and service throughout their career at UW-Stevens Point.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, the candidate:

• must have 20 or more years of UWSP service (which can include LTE and project appointment service, but be currently in permanent status); a listing of eligible university staff will be provided each year on the Common Council website.

• must be making a positive contribution towards the goals and objectives of their unit and the university,

• should regularly demonstrate professionalism in working relationships and contacts within and outside the university community, and

• should show a commitment to personal growth and community service.

Nomination

A nomination form and list of past recipients is available on the Common Council website.

Award

One recipient shall receive a sum of $2,500.

OUTSTANDING WORK PERFORMANCE AWARD

The Outstanding Work Performance award recognizes performance far beyond what is normally expected, Including, but not limited to, taking on additional responsibilities or increased workload, accepting and completing special projects not part of the normal work duties, developing or modifying procedures, or exhibiting behavior that enhances the workplace, resulting in increased effectiveness and efficiency of service offered by the work unit or university.

For a nomination form, please see University Staff Outstanding Work Performance Award nomination form on the Common Council website.

Nomination

A nomination form is available on the Common Council website.

Award

Four recipients shall each receive a sum of $1,000.

UNIVERSITY STAFF SERVICE AWARD

The University Staff Service award recognizes time and effort voluntarily given to the university community; time and effort not considered part of the normal work assignment. This may include, but is not limited to, involvement in campus committees, or assistance to staff, students, or campus organizations. The result of this involvement is increased positive perception of the university within the community or enhancing the ability of the university to accomplish its mission.

Nomination

A nomination form is available on the Common Council website.

Award

One recipient shall receive a sum of $1,000.