CHARGE for the COMMITTEE
Establish an ongoing and responsive staff recognition program that is effective and meaningful to Smathers employees; Create a direct correlation between the Libraries’ values and goals and what it recognizes and rewards; Collect and solicit from individuals and departments throughout the Libraries individual and departmental achievements and milestones; Coordinate staff recognition opportunities through the Convocation Planning Committee; Encourage opportunities for staff recognition through other library programs, including Public Information and Staff Development; Build and ensure a committee membership that reflects library-wide participation; Seek means of funding recognition programs and awards.
OBJECTIVES of the COMMITTEE
To promote good will and improve morale among staff; to develop appropriate, timely and satisfying ways to recognize individual and departmental achievement; to recognize length of service, excellent performance, creativity, and strong working relationships
Here Are Ways You Can Recognize Your Colleagues
Recognition Funds
Want to Honor a Person, Group, or Achievement in Your Department?
The Libraries makes funds available to mark noted achievements and recognize superlative accomplishments by individuals and groups – you can request funding to hold a get-together, luncheon, etc.
Retirements
In Charge of a Retirement Event?
Colleagues retire every year and funding to mark their retirement is always available. We can take you step-by-step through planning and holding an event to mark someone’s retirement.
Annual Library Employee Excellence Awards
Nominate Colleagues for an Excellence Award
Every summer, usually beginning in June and going into August, the Libraries open nominations to consider individuals and groups for awards for excellence, announced each Fall at the Library Convocation.
Awardees and Nominees of the Library Employee Excellence Awards
Library Employee Excellence Awards – Nominations are Closed
Current Committee Members:
- Leonardo (Jun) Tolentino (June 30, 2024)
- John Seay (June 30, 2024)
- Carrie Adams (June 30, 2024)
- Verna Bedford (June 30, 2025)
- Beatriz Lugo (June 30, 2025)
- Mari Meke (co-chair, 2023-2024) (June 30, 2026)
- James Cusick (co-chair, 2023-2024) (June 30, 2026)
- Jeremiah Carlson (June 30, 2026)
- Patricia Ruwell (June 30, 2026)
- Tabatha Pursley (June 30, 2026)
- Beth Zavoyski (June 30, 2027)
The Employee Recognition Committee reports to Valrie Minson, Associate Dean for Academic Support Services and Chair, Marston Science Library