Staff Advisory Council

University of Missouri - Columbia

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Chancellor's Outstanding Staff Award

Funding has been allocated for four $2000 awards to be given to outstanding MU support staff members. These awards are intended to show appreciation for and recognition of individual staff contributions to the University.

One award will be given to a staff member in each of four staff sub-groups: administrative/professional, secretarial/clerical, technical/paraprofessional, and crafts/maintenance.  A committee made up of Staff Advisory Council members and staff-at-large will make the selections.  Full-time (75%+) campus staff (except Staff Advisory Council members) are eligible for nomination.

Any staff member (except Staff Advisory Council members), faculty member, or student at the University may submit nominations.  Awards will be presented at the Annual Staff Recognition Awards Ceremony.

Criteria for Nomination and Selection:
The awards will be given out to four support staff members who best reflect honor upon the University and the community through a combination of job performance, job-related personal qualities, relationship with their associates, and the ability to relate their work to the missions an values of the University.

How to Nominate an MU Staff Member

  1. Complete and sign this form.
  2. Nominations must be submitted on this form.
  3. One additional sheet of paper (front and back) will be accepted.
  4. Additional support letters, statements, or other information will not be accepted.
  5. Please give specific examples of qualifications that meet the criteria for nomination.
  6. Information on this form must be LEGIBLE (printed or typed) in order to be considered.
  7. The nominator must sign the nomination form.

The nomination information will be reviewed for eligibility and content.
Finalists will be determined.  Interviews will be conducted to complete the selection process.  (Finalists must be present at the designated interview time).

Submit nomination by deadline in an envelope marked “Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award” to:
Staff Council, 27 Jesse Hall

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