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Celebrating Student Employees

National Student Employment Week: April 9–15, 2012

The National Student Employment Association (NSEA) designates one week each year for universities and colleges across the country to recognize the substantial contributions of students who work on campus. 

Here at UT Austin, over 10,000 students are employed by the university, playing a key role in our educational, research, and operational excellence. Student employees perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative. At the same time, they develop important skills and experience.

All schools, colleges, and departments in the university are encouraged to take the opportunity during National Student Employment Week, and throughout the year, to thank their student employees and let them know that their efforts are appreciated. Please download our tips on ways to recognize your student employees. A template for a Certificate of Appreciation is also available as a PDF or Office Publisher file for your use.

2011-2012 Student Employee of the Year Competition

A highlight of National Student Employment Week is the culmination of the annual competition for the UT Austin Student Employee of the Year Award, sponsored by Human Resource Services and the Texas Exes. The award recognizes an outstanding student employee who has made a unique contribution to the university and has demonstrated exceptional reliability, quality of work, initiative, attitude, and professionalism.

The winner was recognized at the President’s Student Leadership Awards event hosted by the Texas Exes on April 2, 2012, and received a certificate and an award of $500. In addition, the Division of Student Affairs hosted an event for all the nominees.

For a list of the winners, finalists, and nominees, please visit the Student Employee of the Year page.

The Student Employee of the Year Award at UT Austin is supported by donations to the University Operations Student Employee Recognition Program fund.

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