Excellence in Promoting Student Success | Staff
About
This award is given by the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University to recognize staff members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the college’s mission to help students succeed in life and contribute to the betterment of our communities. Staff may be nominated based on their outstanding support of undergraduate and/or graduate student engagement and success through outstanding mentoring, advising, or other efforts to support students.
Award winners receive a plaque/award and are honored at the college faculty and staff award ceremony held during the spring semester. Winners may be invited to present a lecture, seminar or lunch presentation focused on excellence in student success. In addition, award winners receive $1,000, which will be processed as incentive pay. Up to four awards, between faculty and staff, will be made each year.
Deadline for Nominations
Nominations are due February 15 of every academic year while funds are available.
2021 Recipient | Susan Standish
Sociology
Nominee Eligibility
- All clerical, technical, professional and administrative staff currently serving in the College of Arts and Sciences who have completed at least one year of service to the college are eligible for this award, unless the staff member has received the Staff Excellence award within the last five years.
Criteria for Award Selection
- An accumulated outstanding record of promoting student engagement and success, as expressed through mentoring, advising, or other efforts to support student success.
- Clear impact of the nominee’s mentoring, advising, or innovative efforts to promote student success and engagement.
Required Nomination Materials
Complete the above nomination web form.
A statement from the nominator detailing how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in promoting student success.
Nominations may also include statements of support from colleagues, supervisors, students, etc. in the form of memos, letters and emails.
Submit a Nomination
Questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact the College of Arts and Sciences dean's office with any questions or concerns.