<p> Staff Employee of the Year Awards PROGRAM GUIDE AND NOMINATION FORM</p><p>Nominations due to Awards Mrs. Tanya Ortiz by Friday, May 3, 2013. ([email protected] or ext. 1469 for questions) STAFF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM </p><p>PURPOSE</p><p>The Fayetteville State University Staff Employee of the Year Awards Program has been established to recognize the many contributions and accomplishments of its employees both on the campus and in the community. The Awards Program is designed to promote and recognize excellence and enhance employee morale and productivity. It is also designed to encourage employee growth, development and commitment by providing both incentives and acknowledgments. This Award is the highest honor a staff employee may receive for dedicated performance and the employee is invited to a special recognition affair in September during State Employees Appreciation Week.</p><p>QUALIFICATIONS</p><p>ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES</p><p>Nominees must be permanent EPA or SPA full-time non-teaching employees with two or more consecutive years of FSU service. Any person receiving promotion to a non-qualifying position after being nominated is eligible for consideration. </p><p>INELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES</p><p>Employees in the following positions are ineligible: EPA Special or Executive Assistant Associate and Assistant Vice Chancellors, Deans, Legal Counsel, or any of the Senior Level Administrators and part-time employees.</p><p>The Employee of the Year winner is not eligible for nomination for five (5) years from the last winning date retroactive to 1996. Award winners are not eligible for nomination for two (2) years from the last winning date. Employees serving on the Awards Committee are also ineligible. </p><p>NOMINATION RULES</p><p> The description of why the person is being nominated must he typed on the appropriate nomination form. The services and performance must be so outstanding that special recognition is justified. </p><p> All nomination forms must be typed at least 10 points or large enough for easy reading. </p><p> All information on the nomination form must be complete. </p><p> In addition to the nomination form, only ONE (1) PAGE (front and back) will be accepted for supporting documentation. Any additional information will not be accepted. </p><p> All categories should be selected on each nomination form (categories are listed in the criteria section of this document.) Submit specific examples and any supporting documentation along with the nomination form.</p><p> The NOMINEES-must be a current permanent full-time FSU employee with two (2) or more years of permanent service with FSU CRITERIA</p><p>SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY</p><p>The nominee must have provided services to the University that are clearly outstanding when compared to other employees doing the same type job. Include thoughts on any of the following areas: individual or team accomplishment; money-saving suggestions: extra effort; regular attendance; reliability; devotion to duty; achieving/maintaining work safety goals; flexibility in changing workplace: creativity and innovation; skills improvement: participation on committees and working with university sponsored programs or other university departments in realizing their program goals.</p><p>PROFESSIONALISM </p><p>The manner in which the employee handles stressful situations; relates to others; provides service; helps others: communicates with students, co-workers and the public: adapts to changing technologies and people; and their knowledge of departmental or unit and university policies and procedures. </p><p>COMMUNITY SERVICE </p><p>Nominee’s involvement in activities outside the university that have direct positive impact on the community. Has made outstanding contributions to the public through Community involvement or volunteerism. </p><p>OTHER </p><p>Other significant achievements for service that deserve recognition. Fayetteville State University Staff Employee of the Year </p><p>NOMINATION FORM This nomination form must be received no later than Friday May 3, 2013 at 5:00 pm.</p><p>Nominee: </p><p>Job Title: Years of Service: </p><p>Department Employed: Work Number: </p><p>Immediate Supervisor:</p><p>Nominator: Nominator’s Department: Signature of Nominator: Date:</p><p>SUPERVISOR USE ONLY: Employee is in good standing in unit/department.</p><p>RATING: ______Good ______Very Good ______Outstanding</p><p>HR OFFICE USE ONLY:</p><p>Nominee does meets HR eligibility qualifications </p><p>Please provide a brief description for all of the categories listed as to why our nominee should be recognized as Staff Employee of the Year. Submit specific examples to support each category. One (1) additional page of support documentation may be submitted as evidence (can be front & back). </p><p>INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.</p><p>SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONALISM</p><p>COMMUNITY SERVICE</p><p>OTHER</p>