Purpose

To recognize and reward staff for exemplary service to the University and/or to the community.

Scope of Concern

  1. Administer and manage awards that recognize staff contributions, including:
    • Board of Regents Staff Excellence Award
    • UI Outstanding Staff Award
    • David J. Skorton Staff Excellence Award in Service to the University of Iowa
    • Richard E. Gibson Award for Merit Staff
    • Distinguished Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Staff Award 
  2. Call for nominations for the awards in the fall of each year.
  3. Review submissions in terms of requirements.
  4. Convene a Selections Committee to evaluate and determine the awards for nominated staff, to include Council Past President and Council Awards Committee chair(s)
  5. Arrange a reception for all nominees and their nominator(s).
  6. Notify recipients and other nominees.
  7. Notify Council, Office of the President, University organizations, Public Relations, and other appropriate media.
  8. Report activities to the Council.

Chair: Kathleen Tandy
Send questions to staffawards@uiowa.edu

Committee Members

Kathleen Tandy

Kathleen Tandy

Title/Position
Graduate College Organization Representative
Amanda Bibb

Amanda Bibb

Title/Position
College of Law Organization Representative
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Amir Bozorgzadeh

Title/Position
Information Technology Function Representative
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Glen Fuhrmeister

Title/Position
College of Business Organization Representative
David Hartley

David Hartley

Title/Position
Research; Scientific Services Function Representative
Makur Jain

Makur Jain, Staff Council President

Title/Position
Information Technology Function Representative
Hilary Jensen

Hilary Jensen

Title/Position
President; Provost; General Counsel; Human Resources; Strategic Communications; University College; Continuing Education Organization Representative
James Jorris

James Jorris, Staff Council Past President

Title/Position
Behavioral Health & Health Care Function Representative
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Ann Lawler

Title/Position
Research; Scientific Services Function Representative
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Evans Ochola

Title/Position
Academic Support Services and Libraries Function Representative