Classified Staff Council

Faith Olson - College of Education
2011-2012 Classified Staff Outstanding Service Award Winner

PURPOSE OF AWARD

The Classified Staff Outstanding Service Award (CSOSA) recognizes and applauds classified employees whose efforts benefit students, faculty and staff, and others within and outside the University community. Students, faculty, classified and administrative staff may nominate any permanent part-time or full-time classified employee.  The award recipient will be announced at the Classified Staff Awards Ceremony on May 22, 2013.  The recipient of the CSOSA receives a $1,000.00 award, a commemorative plaque, and a one-year potential reserved parking space.  A picture will be taken and displayed with the recipient’s name on the permanent plaque which is located on the second floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY

• Criteria requirement is exemplary service performed by permanent part-time or full-time BGSU employee.
• Someone who is nominated and then retires is still eligible.
• Individuals who have won in previous years are ineligible.  (See previous winners below.)
• If a CSOSA Committee member is nominated for the Outstanding Service Award, that member is ineligible from serving in the selection process.
• One to three letters of support will be accepted for each nomination submitted.  The CSOSA will not consider additional letters of support after receipt of the first three letters.
• The recipient will serve on the CSOSA committee to help select the following year’s award winner.
• Nomination form and letter(s) of support will not be accepted after the deadline of 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2013.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Exhibits active participation in service to others through Bowling Green State University affiliations and initiatives
• Exhibits exemplary job performance
• Maintains a positive attitude and is dependable, conscientious, and caring
• Works easily with others both internal and external to the University
• Motivates others
• Supports and participates in University activities and/or serves on University committees

Examples of your experiences with the nominee and a detailed explanation on how they demonstrate the above selection criteria are required in your letter.  A maximum of three letters of support will be accepted.  Submit the nomination form and letter(s) of support to Faith Olson, 444 Education Building, or by email at folson@bgsu.edu.

Questions can be submitted to any CSOSA committee member or CSC representative.

Classified Staff Outstanding Service Award Guidelines and Nomination Form

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 CSOSA Nominees (alphabetical order).
Click on the name to read the nomination letters.

Heidi Hakel - Construction Management and Graduate Studies
Max Kupresanin - English
Linda Meek - Romance and Classical Studies
Kathleen Newman - Service-Learning
Kim Strickland - College of Technology
Serena Swiecicki- College of Education and Human Development

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 CSOSA Nominees (alphabetical order).
Click on the name to read the nomination letters.

Heidi Hakel - Construction Management
Jacqueline Leady - Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Kate Najacht - Library Teaching & Learning
Faith Olson - College of Education
Gloria Pizana - American Culture Studies
Lynette Rosebrook - Student Financial Aid
Linda Snyder - Student Financial Aid
Mark Strang - University Libraries
Mary Zuzik - University Libraries