Thomas F. Burke Student Affairs Employee of the Year Award
Congratulations to the 2005 Student Affairs Thomas F. Burke Employees of the Year: Kara Weller (UC Operations) and Carolyn Greer (Athletics).
Award Description (En Espanol)
Awarded to Student Affairs employees who exemplify the traits and values instilled
upon the Division of Student Affairs during Tom Burke's 28 years of leadership:
character, sense of humor, common sense, honest, "other" centered,
respectful, focused on employee and student development, competent, consistently
supportive of the University's Catholic tradition, helped students and employees
to fulfill the potential within themselves, and the gift of love to others.
Nomination Process
1. The award will be given annually to one staff member and one administrator.
2. Nominations will include information regarding the employee's work performance as well as how the employee exemplifies the traits and values exhibited by Mr. Burke during his tenure at the University of San Diego as Vice President for Student Affairs.
3. Nominees must be employed within the division of Student Affairs for a minimum of two years and be benefits-based. Nominations are open to both full- and part-time employees.
4. Each nominee's supervisor will be contacted before the committee deliberates to assure the employee is in good standing.
5. A nomination form is available on-line and hard copies are also available upon request. Contact the Student Affairs office in UC 232. The nomination, not to exceed one page, must be submitted by the spring deadline in order to be considered.
6. An employee may be considered each year for the award, regardless of prior nomination and/or receipt of the award.
7. The recipient will be awarded: a personal plaque recognizing his/her accomplishments, the employee's name placed on a perpetual plaque in the University Center, a gift certificate for $250 and a day off with pay (to be taken within a month of receipt of award). The recipient will also be recognized on the departmental website and in the Alcalá View.
8. Congratulatory letters will be sent to all finalists.
Celebratory Events
Recipients will be announced at the Student Affairs Divisional Meeting to be held on May 23, 2006.
What do you think of this program? We welcome your
thoughts and
suggestions - please email the committee.
