Purpose
In order to
appropriately recognize the contributions of staff to the mission of
Murray State University, Staff Excellence Awards were established by the
Murray State University Board of Regents on March 22, 1986. The
presentation of these awards provides an opportunity for the
administration of the University to call attention and to express
appreciation for the loyalty and service of staff members. Appropriate
publicity for this event enhances the purpose of this awards program.
Eligibility
For purposes
of consideration, awards will be based on four categorical groups of
permanent employees as represented in Staff Congress, i.e.
secretarial/clerical, general, facilities management and
executive/managerial/professional. Two awards of at least $500 will be
made within each of these groups. To be eligible for consideration,
nominees must have successfully completed a two-year period of
employment at Murray State University. Past winners must wait 10 years
before being eligible to receive the award again.
Standard criteria for selection for this award are not possible
to establish given the varied responsibilities of staff on the Murray
State University campus. Basically, to be considered worthy of the
honor, those selected must be perceived as performing their job capably,
but they must also demonstrate in some way a special effort, a unique
contribution, or an unusual level of commitment or service.
Nomination Process
Nominations may
be made by fellow staff members, students, faculty, or the general
public. Anyone who has the opportunity to observe extraordinary service
by staff members is urged to submit a nomination.
The steps for the nomination process are as follows:
• Nomination forms will be distributed to each staff and faculty
member. You may download the nomination form from the Staff Congress
website:
http://www.murraystate.edu
• Information regarding the awards program will be released through
appropriate means at least one week prior to the distribution of
nomination forms.
• Nomination forms will be accepted during a specified period of at
least two weeks from staff, faculty, students, and others who have
contact with staff members.
• An individual may nominate more than one person in each of the four
staff categories.
• Nominations must be signed and dated.
• Completed nomination forms should be sent through campus mail to:
Staff Excellence Award, 2001 University Station, Murray State
University, Murray, Ky. 42071.
Selection
Process
A Staff Congress liaison shall facilitate the nomination process
and adherence to timelines.
Eligibility for the award with regard to length of service,
verification of service category and satisfactory job performance will
be confirmed with the Murray State University Human Resources Office.
The selection committee composition should include a
representative of past winners within each of the four employment
groups, as well as representation from the Board of Regents, faculty,
students and staff.
Award recommendations will be forwarded to Murray State
University’s President for endorsement and presentation at the staff
recognition ceremony.
Awards
Two awards of at least $500 each will be made within each of the
four employee categories as determined by Human Resources:
secretarial/clerical, general, facilities management, and
executive/managerial/professional. The awards will also involve media
coverage and recognition at the Staff Recognition Banquet. The winners
will be notified in August prior to the banquet date.