Who is Eligible

 All exempt and nonexempt employees below the level of department head or director are eligible.

• Nominees must be full-time and budgeted at least 50% time.
• Nominees must have a minimum of six months of service, as of March 3, 2009, in current department or any other department within the Division of Student Affairs.
• Nominees must not have received a Division-level award within the past three years.

Criteria

• Recipients are recognized for their outstanding service on behalf of Texas A&M University and the Division of Student Affairs. The selection committee considers, but is not limited to, the following criteria:
  • Contributions toward the Division’s core values of caring, diversity, respect, integrity, excellence, and service
  • Contributions toward job excellence - demonstrating performance to the job that is consistently outstanding and frequently outside the normal scope of prescribed duties
  • Innovation and leadership – demonstrating independent action and resourcefulness; encouraging new ideas and creativity; exhibiting leadership qualities within the context of position responsibilities; demonstrating other skills that exceed work expectations

Reward and Recognition Given

• Each recipient will receive a $500 cash award and memento.
• The selected team will receive individual plaques; team members will share a total cash award of $500.

Nomination Process

• Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 6, 2009.
• Nomination submissions must include completion of the online nomination form, and one nomination letter and may include up to two letters of support

Who is Eligible

• Nominees must have completed three full years of service as a nonclassified, exempt staff member in the Division of Student Affairs by January 1, 2009.
• Nominees must be below the level of department head or director.
• Nominees must be full-time and budgeted at least 50% time.
• Nominees must not have been a recipient of an AFS University Level Award in the past five years.

Criteria

• Recipients are recognized for significant contributions to an environment that enhances the Student Affairs mission at Texas A&M University. The award honors outstanding service beyond the expectations of one’s position. Among the criteria that can be addressed in the nomination are:
  • Diversity and complexity of responsibilities
  • Excellence in performing job responsibilities
  • Dedication & commitment in going “above and beyond” the call of duty
  • A team player within the department and Division
  • Overall contributions to the Division and to Texas A&M University
  • Contributions to the student affairs profession
  • Direct or indirect impact on the development of students and student groups in creating an environment which enhances student development

Reward and Recognition Given

• Each recipient will receive $2,000 and a framed certificate from The Association of Former Students.

Nomination Process

• Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 6, 2009.
• Nomination submissions must include completion of the online nomination form, a nomination letter, current biographical data or resume, and no more than four one-page letters of support.
• Any student, student organization, faculty or staff member at the University may nominate an individual.

Who is Eligible

• Nominees must be presently employed at Texas A&M University as a faculty or staff member.

Criteria

• This award is given to an outstanding faculty or staff member for his or her strong interest in overall student growth, education, and unity. The recipient goes beyond occupational requirements – through guidance, leadership and personal interest – to enhance students’ experiences at Texas A&M University. The selection committee considers, but is not limited to, the following criteria:
  • Maintains direct student contact and is a role model for others
  • Serves as an advocate for students and student issues
  • Understands that personal circumstances affect learning
  • Shows a commitment to students’ well-being
  • Sees each student as unique

Reward and Recognition Given

• The recipient will receive a plaque and the opportunity to designate a $2,000 honorarium to a TAMU student organization or student activity.

Nomination Process

• Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 6, 2009.
• Nomination submissions must include completion of the online nomination form and one nomination letter and may include up to two letters of support
• Any student, student organization, faculty or staff member may nominate an individual for the award