Staff Compensation System, AFSCME, MSEA and POA employees
Up to 15 awards in each of 2 semiannual competitions with Fall nominations due October 31 and Spring nominations due February 28. From the pool of semiannual awardees, 4 annual awards will be selected in June. Additional information supporting annual award candidates due May 31.
Semiannual, $300 (before taxes) and certificate. Annual, $1,200 (before taxes) and plaque.
Website, Western News, Brochure/Postcard, Email.
Entire University community including staff, faculty and students.
Candidates shall meet all job expectations and demonstrate dedication to outstanding service. The following examples, while not all inclusive, can be used as a guide:
Email, letters, or form with continuous year round availability on website which also lists prior awardees.
Human Resources to collect forms, organize to preserve anonymity, and disseminate to review committee members.
Two representatives each from exempt, nonexempt and AFSCME, one representative each from POA and MSEA. Committee to elect a Chair and Secretary. Facilitated by HR.
Review committee members call awardees and notify group presidents. HR prepares award payments, letters and certificates. Copies of award letters go to supervisors and employee files.
Two semiannual university-wide receptions, annual awardees honored at WMU Academic Convocation and pictures displayed in Seibert Administration Building, Western News, Western Herald.
Eligible for award more than once but limited to one award per academic year.
