Our Core Values

Service

The nominee. . .

• Has greatly improved University Operations customer service and satisfaction
• Responds to and respects co-workers and customers
• Fulfills the promise University Operations and the unit make to our customers

Leadership

The nominee. . .

• Uses best practices in daily work
• Fosters collaboration, communication, and cooperation among co-workers
• Builds trust and respect with co-workers
• Always acts with integrity; upholds the ethics of his/her job
• Promotes diversity in the workforce

Innovation

The nominee. . .

• Promotes and supports change for the good of his/her customers, unit, and/or University Operations
• Always strives for improvement
• Has improved a work process or system

Creativity

The nominee. . .

• Puts forth new ideas
• Has implemented a creative (new or unique) idea that improves the customer’s experience
• Has developed a new or unique approach to a workplace challenge

Excellence

The nominee. . .

• Performs at a level above and beyond normal job duties

The 2008 SLICE Award Winners Announced

View the 2008 Winners

 

About the SLICE Awards

The services that each University Operations staff member gives to our customers are an important piece of our mission — a “slice” of what makes us a great team.

S L I C E will help you remember what we value: Service, Leadership, Innovation, Creativity and Excellence. The SLICE Awards honor those outstanding employees who model these values.

View past winners:

• 2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004

Who Is Eligible for a SLICE Award?

All University Operations staff below the associate/assistant director level who have held at least half-time appointments for one or more years in one of the University Operations units are eligible.

Who Should I Nominate?

Nominated staff members should show commitment to the University Operations Core Values. Nominees should model one or more of the qualities associated with each value. (See list at right.)

What Will Winners Receive?

The University Operations vice president and associate vice presidents will present winners with $1000, an Exemplary Service Award (two paid days off) and a framed campus photo at the winners’ workplace in the presence of their supervisors and peers.

How Are Award Winners Chosen?

Winners of the SLICE Awards are chosen by their peers (staff members below the associate/assistant director level). Each year the office of the vice president selects seven University Operations staff members to serve on the Selection Committee. Winners are announced in December.