Awards Eligibility & Criteria

Above and Beyond for Administrative Support

Recipients must meet the following eligibility requirements to be recognized:

Criteria:

Provides exceptional service and/or support “above and beyond” normal job requirements which contributes to the success of the department’s work and to the APSU community.
Exhibits creativity in accomplishing tasks.
Exhibits excellence in performing job responsibilities.
Consistently is a team player within the department and the division.
Contributes to the direct or indirect impact on the development of students and/or student groups by promoting an environment that encourages student success.
Makes a direct and meaningful impact this academic year.

Recipients must meet the following eligibility requirements to be recognized:

Be a current Division of Student Affairs employee.
Be a full-time employee.
Have a minimum of one year but less than three years of service in the division at the time of the current year's award ceremony.
Previous award winners from the past two years are ineligible for the award.

Criteria:

Takes initiative to improve areas in their department, division and/or university.
Displays dedication and commitment within their role and department at the university.
A team player within the department and division.
Contributes to the direct or indirect impact on the development of students and/or student groups by promoting an environment that encourages student success.
Makes a direct and meaningful impact this academic year.

Recipients must meet the following eligibility requirements to be recognized:

Criteria:

Takes initiative to support students, student organizations, the department, and/or the division with no tangible benefits for doing so.
Demonstrates dedication and commitment within their role and department at the university as shown through being resourceful, approachable and trustworthy.
A team player within the department and division.
Contributes to the direct or indirect impact on the development of students by promoting an environment that encourages student success.
Makes a direct and meaningful impact this academic year.

Recipients must meet the following eligibility requirements to be recognized:

Criteria:

The individual or team/department demonstrates the following:

Education – Seeks to educate students, faculty and staff about topics related to community belonging through informal and formal opportunities.
Dialogue - Actively engages in meaningful conversations about social awareness and justice with students, faculty and staff through formal and informal opportunities.
Collaboration – Actively works with others in the Division of Student Affairs and the campus community to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff.
Advocacy – Champions the needs and voices of all individuals to foster a welcoming and supportive environment where students, faculty and staff can thrive.
Makes a direct and meaningful impact this academic year.

Recipients must meet the following eligibility requirements to be recognized:

Criteria:

Demonstrates a clear vision that significantly contributes to the organization’s success.
Exhibits the values of the Division of Student Affairs.
Motivates team members to achieve their best by fostering a supportive and empowering environment.
Effectively addresses challenges and implements solutions that improve processes, outcomes or team culture.