Community
Service Award
Outstanding
Staff Team Award
Staff Scholarship Award
Staff Scholarship Award Information
Nominations are taken each spring for the Staff Senate Scholarship, the Rick A. Haley Memorial Scholarship and the Susan Imes Yell Scholarship. All regularly appointed staff are eligible for these scholarships. Nominees must have been employed by the U of A for at least one year. To download a nomination form, please go to the link below . To request a nomination form, contact Leanna Foshe at lfoshe@uark.edu. The Scholarship Application deadline for the 2008-2009 academic year is May 1.
Who can apply:
- Applicant must be 100% appointed, full-time University of Arkansas, Fayetteville staff employee. Applicant must be employed by the University of Arkansas for at least one year prior to the scholarship deadline.
- How do you submit an application?
- Complete the Staff Scholarship Application form and additional requested documentation.
- Mail application to: Leanna Foshe, University Development, UNHS 300, 575-7970.
When are the applications due?
Applications are due on or around May 1 each year.
Who is on the selection committee?
This Scholarship Committee is comprised of University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Staff Senators.
Announcement of Scholarship Recipients
The Scholarship Committee Chair notifies each recipient. The recipients are invited to attend the next Staff Senate meeting, the Employee Awards Banquet. The recipients are posted on the Staff Senate Webpage, the Staff Senate News Listserve and Daily Headlines.
Congratulations to the following 2007-2008 scholarship recipients:
Staff Senate Scholarship and Susan Imes Yell Scholarship: Jennifer Ross, Secretary II, Chemical Engineering
Staff Senate Scholarship and Rick A. Haley Memorial Scholarship: Kenetheia Reed, Accountant, College of Education and Health Professions Dean's Office
Staff Senate Scholarship Recipients: Susan Stiers, Assistant Director, Off-Campus Connections; Diane Reynolds, Grievance/Personnel Officer, Office of Affirmative Action; Catherine Donnelly, Administrative Assistant I, First Year Experience; Vicky Watkins, Administrative Assistant I, Agricultural & Extension Education
University
of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Staff Award for Excellence in Community Service
Purpose:
This award will honor outstanding individuals who have engaged in voluntary
community service. It is a way to recognize and encourage volunteers who
have dedicated themselves to service and are making positive and exceptional
contributions to their communities. This award recognizes volunteers who
exemplify a sense of caring and responsibility for others but receive little
or no public recognition or payment in return. This award provides the opportunity
for members of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville community to say
“Thank You” to outstanding employees whose community service
and contributions have far exceeded the usual and customary expectations.
Criteria: Nominees should demonstrate exceptional involvement
in and commitment to community service. Services performed by the nominee
must be in the local community area (local cities, counties, and/or local
geographic areas). Nominations should recognize distinguished service over
a considerable period of time and reflect continuous service above and beyond
the call of duty.
Eligibility: Nominees are restricted to full time appointed
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville staff employees. A nominee cannot be
selected as winner in two consecutive years.
Nominations: Nominations may be made by any full-time employee
(faculty, staff, administrator) of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
However, an employee may not nominate him/herself.
Selection Process: The Staff Award for Excellence in Community
Service is awarded annually. The Awards Committee will evaluate
community service/contributions that have been performed during the previous
calendar year. Nominations are due by March 31 and the selection will be
announced at the May Staff Senate Meeting. If a member of the Awards Committee is nominated for this award, that member will not be
involved in the selection process.
The recipient will receive a cash award of $100 and a certificate of recognition.
The award winner will also be recognized at the annual Employee Service
Awards Banquet.
Nomination
Form for Staff Award for Excellence in Community Service
STAFF
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Application
materials should be submitted to: Leanna Foshe, Scholarship Committee
Chair, UNHS, before 5:00 pm, May 1.
The Staff Scholarship Award will
be presented annually (providing funding is available) to at least one full-time
University of Arkansas staff member up to the amount of $500.00. The number
of scholarships to be awarded will be determined by funds available. Disbursement
will be up to $250.00 per semester, spring and fall semesters only.
Purpose: This award was developed to promote and encourage
staff development through higher education.
Eligibility: Applicant must be 100% appointed, full-time
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville staff employee. Applicant must be employed
by the University of Arkansas for at least one year prior to the scholarship
deadline.
Criteria:
The following criteria will be utilized to determine the award:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher to receive the award
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the fall semester in order to continue
the scholarship for the spring semester
- Be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours of coursework per semester
- Express a desire to contribute to the University through further educational
endeavors
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance in the pursuit of further
education
- Provide at least two references by submitting two Recommendation Forms
- Finalists may be interviewed by the members of the Scholarship
Committee
Selection Process: The Scholarship Committee
will determine the recipient(s) of this scholarship. The completed application
forms must be submitted to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee
before 5:00 pm on May 1 (or the first business day of May). Late applications
will not be considered. If the recipient of the award is no longer an employee,
no longer a student, or does not meet the GPA requirements at the beginning
of the fall semester, the scholarship will be rescinded. The scholarship
will then be awarded to the next most qualified applicant.
The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the last day of May. Once the recipient
of the scholarship is determined, the award process will be as follows:
- The recipient will be notified
- The recipient will be recognized at the Employee Recognition Banquet
- The Staff Senate, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration,
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the media, the recipient’s immediate
supervisor, dean, direct, and/or department head will be notified.
