Recognition at Purdue

I nominate the following candidate for this award:

Please prepare a statement indicating why your candidate should receive this award. Use the competencies below and provide examples demonstrating how the candidate practices them.

Job Knowledge:

Understands present job responsibilities and related work; demonstrates skills and abilities necessary for full job performance; comprehends all phases of the job, including the use of technology, materials and tools.

Quality of Work:

Accurately, neatly and effectively completes work; produces work that is comprehensive in scope, complete in details and accurate in content.

Productivity:

Produces the required volume of work; plans, organizes and meets deadlines.

Teamwork:

Actions make clear that we are one team. Serves both the University and team by being committed to achieving all goals of the organization. Willingly cooperates with others to achieve department and University goals.

Adaptability/Flexibility:

Adheres to work schedule. Alters activities to adapt with demands of new situations; listens attentively and openly to the ideas, problems and suggestions of others. Makes suggestions for change that enhance individual, unit and operations performance.

Communication Skills:

Shares and provides relevant, timely, and accurate information; expresses ideas clearly in written and oral form; follows oral and written directions. Chooses the most appropriate method of communication. Directs feedback to supervisor. Understands when it’s appropriate to use email vs. phone communication.

Initiative:

Exercises judgment and independent actions within limits of authority and responsibility; seeks additional responsibilities; voluntarily starts projects; is self- starting and proactive. Identifies areas of process improvement.

Quality of Service/Service Standards:

Delivers expected service in person, on the phone and in written correspondence (including email) as measured by the Purdue Calumet Service Standards.

Leadership:

Creates an environment that fosters respect, integrity, fairness and professionalism. Demonstrates University values and is committed to the University mission. Is open to suggestions from employees and supervisors.

Inclusivity:

Provides an environment where all voices are heard respectfully and all individuals are able to participate in their full capability in performing work responsibilities in the unit.

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO HUMAN RESOURCES (SAB) NO LATER THAN MARCH 22, 2013. THANK YOU!