IT SERVICES AWARDS
PROGRAM
Table of Contents
Introduction
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Overview of Awards
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Overview of Nomination and Selection Process
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Introduction
The University of Windsor IT Services Department is committed to recognizing the dedication,
perseverance and contributions of its staff and colleagues across campus
The IT Services Department has established an Awards Program to provide a formal process for
acknowledging outstanding achievements by staff members of IT Services and other University units in
support of the Department’s, and ultimately the University’s, mission and vision. This program is
intended to complement informal recognition and general appreciation of employee contributions to
the University and the wider campus community in making the institution the best place to work and
learn.
This Program offers four award categories that focus on the importance of service, innovation,
teamwork, leadership, collegiality and stakeholder engagement. Responsibility for administering this
Program is held by the IT Services Awards Committee, which consists of representatives from various
areas within the Department. The Committee will accomplish this mandate of recognizing individuals
and teams with outstanding IT related achievements through its defined nomination and selection
process.
It will be the intent of the Committee to complete its identified process each year with award recipients
to be honoured at a formal ceremony during the University’s Campus Technology Day.
Overview of Awards
IT Services Achievement Award – Individual
Purpose
To recognize superior performance by an IT Services staff member on a project, process, or initiative that significantly advances the strategic objectives of the department and / or provides outstanding IT services in support of the University
Criteria
The individual must have met at least two of the following criteria in order to be eligible for this award:
• Championed or implemented significant changes, modifications, or approaches that measurably improved work productivity, efficiency, and quality
• Went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to students / faculty / staff
• Took the initiative to resolve/coordinate solution of a difficult technical issue with a profound / widespread impact
• Delivered IT solutions / accomplishments that had a measurable positive impact at a departmental and /or institutional level • Developed an innovative / IT related
process or procedure that enhanced the student experience or impacted the University/community in a positive manner
Eligibility
Candidate must be an IT Services staff member
IT Services Achievement Award – Team
Purpose
To recognize superior performance by a team of two or more IT Services members who collaborate on a project, process, or initiative that significantly advances the objectives of the department and / or who work together to provide outstanding IT services in support of the University
Criteria
The team must have met at least two of the following criteria in order to be eligible for this award:
• Championed or implemented significant changes, modifications, or approaches that measurably improved work productivity, efficiency, and quality
• Went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to students / faculty / staff
• Worked cohesively to resolve a difficult technical / IT related issue with a profound / widespread impact
• Delivered IT solutions / accomplishments that had a measurable positive impact at a departmental and / or institutional level • Developed an innovative / IT related
process or procedure that enhanced the student experience or impacted the University/community in a positive manner • Worked collaborative with others and
demonstrated respect, openness and
teamwork
Eligibility
Overview of Awards
Collegiality Award
Purpose
To recognize an IT Services staff member who strives to create a positive, collaborative work environment and who promotes unity and fosters respect within the department
Criteria
The individual must have met at least two of the following criteria in order to be eligible for this award:
• Consistently demonstrated enthusiasm, dedication, perseverance and excellence in the face of challenge
• Regularly inspired others with a positive attitude
• Demonstrated patience and a willingness to help and support others
• Performed acts of kindness that contributed to the general well-being of IT Services • Created opportunities for groups to come
together to work towards achieving a common goal.
Eligibility
Candidate must be an IT Services staff member
Friend of IT Services Award
Purpose
To recognize a University faculty / staff member or team outside of IT Services who has been a champion or key contributor to the success of an IT related project / initiative or has assisted with the advancement of IT Services strategic objectives
Criteria
The individual or team must have met at least two of the following criteria in order to be eligible for this award:
• Made an impact on the success of an IT Services project / initiative or strategic objective by promoting and actively encouraging adoption of the product or service
• Demonstrated leadership in the use of an IT service or product
• Worked collaboratively with ITS in implementing, developing, piloting or testing an IT service or product and demonstrated respect, openness and teamwork
• Engaged or mobilized others and/or served as a role model in the individual’s
department or the general university community by sharing information or mentoring others in support of IT initiatives
Eligibility
Any team or faculty / staff member (full-time, part-time, or student employee) who is not a member of the IT Services Department. A team can consist of two or more faculty / staff members outside of the IT Services Department. The candidate must be nominated by an IT member
Overview of Nomination and Selection Process
Nomination Process
• The call for nominations will be
communicated annually through University IT Services via e-mail, departmental web-site or staff meetings
• Eligible staff members may be nominated in accordance with the criteria as specified for respective Awards. An individual may be nominated for more than one (1) award. • It is the responsibility of the nominating
party to:
o Complete the appropriate
nomination form as is required. The nomination forms can be accessed at
http://www.uwindsor.ca/its/award s
o The deadline for nominations will
be February 27 of each calendar year. All completed nomination forms shall be submitted via the IT Services Awards website at
http://www.uwindsor.ca/its/nomi nation
Selection Process
• All nominees will receive notification of their nomination
• All nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee. During the review process, all nominee names will be withheld and not disclosed to the Awards
Committee.
• Should a member of the Awards Committee be nominated for an Award, that member will abstain from participating in the review process for the given Award to avoid any potential conflict of interest
• Should a member of the Awards Committee nominate an individual / team for an Award, that member will abstain from participating in the review process for the given Award to avoid any potential conflict of interest
• The Awards Committee may contact the nominating party for any clarification and / or additional information that may be required as part of the review process • The Awards Committee reserves the right to
determine eligibility of all nominations • The Awards Committee will make
recommendations for all Awards to the Executive Director, IT Services based on the criteria established
• In the event that the committee cannot carry out their duties due to a conflict of interest a temporary committee will be
