Nominations are due in the college office no later than 12:00 Noon on April 21, 2008.
One award for scientific work, and a second for other professionals.
The CFANS Distinguished Academic (P&A) Staff Award recognizes the two members of the P&A staff in furthering the mission and goals of their unit(s) and the college; one for scientific work; and the second for other professionals;$1,500 [less taxes] and certificate.
Eligibility
All P&A staff in the College are eligible to be nominated for this award.
Nomination Procedure
- An online nomination form completed by one or more persons making the nomination;
- Two letters of recommendation
Evaluation Criteria
1. Takes initiative: Identifies and acts on problems or improves a situation in the work place.
2. Contributes ideas/innovations: These ideas/innovations are for job improvement or improvement in some other aspect of the office/lab/department, etc.
3. Positively influences morale: By a cooperative spirit or helping attitude.
4. Other: You may also want to mention significant results achieved because of this individuals contribution and/or other contributions this individual has made organizationally, to larger units, committees, etc.
Evaluation Procedure
The completed nomination packages will be reviewed by the College's Honors and Awards Committee. The committee will use the above criteria for selecting P&A Award recipients.
Presentation of Awards
The awards will be presented at the College Assembly on May 13, 2008.
Deadline
The letters of recommendation are due in the 190 Coffey Hall no later than 12:00 noon on April 21, 2008. Please contact Caitrin Mullan at mull0230@umn.edu or 612-626-3975 if you have any questions.Please address letters to the CFANS Distinguished Academic (P&A) Staff Award Selection Committee. | 
