Purpose

The purpose of the O-H Peer Recognition Program is to recognize faculty and staff members in the College of Education and Human Ecology who excel in providing outstanding and ongoing excellence in services to faculty, staff, students and/or others through communication, fairness, problem solving and contribution to the common good.

There are many opportunities to see the great things that are happening around EHE. The importance of recognizing these efforts and those individuals who bring our mission to life is the foundation for our O-H peer recognition program. The program allows you to show appreciation for your colleagues and recognize excellence.

One "O-H" stamp will be received each time an individual is nominated for an action that promotes any one of the selection criteria. The stamps will be accumulated on the individual's "O-H" card. Once 4 stamps have been received completing the (O-H-I-O) the card can be redeemed for a $10 Buck ID gift card. The college may also, at its discretion provide bonus "O-H" stamps for attendance at defined college functions. All individuals that complete their "O-H" with 4 stamps will be entered into an annual grand prize drawing to receive one of four cash awards.

  • O = $50
  • H = $100
  • I = $100
  • O = $250

Eligibility

Regular faculty and staff members holding positions greater than 50% who are considered outstanding faculty and staff members by their administrators, peers, students and/or others. The nomination form should cite specific accomplishments and services of the nominee and state pertinent facts (i.e., name, job title, unit). Self nominations are not permissible. Nominations are limited to 250 words each.

Nature of the Award

A $10 Buck ID Gift Card and certificate of achievement will be received once the O-H card has been completed. Individuals may receive up to 1 O-H stamp per week and may redeem only 1 card per year. The program will run from May – April each year. All redeemed cards will be entered for an annual grand prize drawing to be presented at the State of the College address.

Criteria

Award recipients must be faculty or staff members in the College of Education and Human Ecology and stamps will be provided based on one or more of the merits and strengths of the following contributions.

  • Provides outstanding and ongoing excellence in services to faculty, staff, students and/or others.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to our mission.
  • Demonstrates consistent, positive, cooperative attitude or contributes to positive changes in the college.
  • Enhances or elevates the status of the college.
  • Enhances the quality of work-life in ways that make a significant difference to colleagues or customers.
  • Organizes or contribution to a multidisciplinary initiative.
  • Utilizes ideas learned at a Staff Leadership Council forum or other professional development workshop.

Selection Committee

The nominations will be reviewed by the EHE's Staff Leadership Council weekly.

Nomination Form

The nomination form is available online. Only electronic nominations will be accepted.

Nomination Review

Nominations submissions are available online for review. Only site administrators are permitted to access this page.

Selection Announcement

A listing of all recipients of gift cards will be announced quarterly in EHE News. EHE units are encouraged to make announcements and presentations at regular department meetings. Annual cash prize drawings will be announced at the annual spring State of the College address by Dean Achterberg.