Dear OARDC Employee,
I am pleased to announce the continuation of the OARDC Outstanding Staff Awards, which are given annually in recognition of outstanding service by OARDC staff employees. These awards are made
possible through contributions to the OSU Campus Campaign and funding from OARDC Director's Office. This year, two $1,000 awards will be presented.
The OARDC Staff Council developed the guidelines for this award. The committee appointed for this year consists of Todd Steiner, Lynn West, Richard Minyo, Dennis Hartzler, Ken Chamberlain, Kevin Power and Eileen Kieffaber (ex-officio).
The nomination
form, along with the letters of endorsement including
specific examples of staff excellence supporting the nomination, should be submitted to the OARDC Outstanding Staff Awards Committee, OARDC Office of Human Resources, Wooster Campus,
by August 8, 2008. The awardees will be honored at the Employee Appreciation Night on October 2, 2008.
Resubmission of previous nominations is encouraged.
Sincerely,
Steven A. Slack
Associate Vice President for Agricultural
Administration and Director, OARDC/OSU
OARDC Staff Award
The OARDC Staff Award recognizes non-teaching staff who provide excellent service to the OARDC. The award is given annually to two recipients representing Senior A & P, A & P and Classified Civil Service OARDC employees. Award recipients are honored at Employees Appreciation Night and each receives a plaque and $1,000.
The program is made possible as a direct result of contributions to the University Campus Campaign by staff and others who have designated their contribution to the OARDC Staff Award Fund, and through funding by OARDC Director's Office.
Eligibility
To be eligible, and employee must:
- have 8 years continuous service to the OARDC in a regular 50% or more non-faculty position.
- have demonstrated excellence in overall job performance.
- be nominated by an immediate supervisor and/or co-worker
- not be a previous recipient of this award or the OSU Outstanding or Distinguished Staff Award.
Nomination Procedure
To nominate an employee for this award, complete the
form and submit three letters of support, the nominating letter counting as one.
Letters of support should include specific examples for answers to the following questions.
(Try to indicate how this person exceeds beyond the normal responsibilities of his/her position.)
- How does this employee contribute toward reaching department, OARDC and University goals?
- In what ways does this employee exceed the expectations of his/her position?
- Describe how this employee demonstrates initiative, dedication and enthusiasm towards his/her work.
- How does this employee exhibit cooperative, harmonious working relationships with faculty, staff and/or the public?
RESUBMISSIONS OF PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
Nomination
forms and letters should be submitted by
August 8, 2008, and letters sent to:
OARDC Outstanding Staff Award
OARDC Office of Human Resources
121 Research Services Building
OARDC
1680 Madison Avenues
Wooster, OH 44691
Selection Procedure
The fund will be administered by an appointed Selection Committee composed of individuals representative of OARDC. Recipients will be selected according to the stated criteria.