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Education
is the birthright of every person. We
as members of the University of Nebraska
Office Professionals Association pledge
ourselves to safeguard that right. We
acknowledge the unique role of educational
office professionals and the importance
of their contributions to the university
and the community. The purpose of UNOPA
is to provide professional growth and
promote high professional standards for
educational office professionals with
the University of Nebraska, as partners
upholding the quality of service to the
university educational system and the
community.
Karen Jackson, Webmaster
Phone: 402-472-7903
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| Please click here for a printable version of the guidelines and application process.
 The
annual Rose Frolik award has been created to recognize
an University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association
(UNOPA) member who demonstrates the attributes of UNOPA's
founder
and first president, Rose Frolik. Rose is an enthusiastic,
energetic person who challenges life and feels that how you
do your work may be a lot more important than what you
do.
ELIGIBILITY: Any UNOPA member who has been an active member for
at least the last five years is eligible. (Members
of the 2008-2009 Awards Committee, including the director,
and UNOPA elected officers are ineligible. Individuals
who have previously received this award are also ineligible.)
Nominees must meet all eligibility criteria to be considered.
A nomination may be made by anyone, including self.
In the event of a tie of total points given by the judges, the monetary award will be split among the winners.
The
award will be presented at UNOPA's Luncheon/Meeting on
April 14, 2009. The recipient will receive an engraved
plaque, a monetary cash award for $600, and a one-year
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THE NOMINATION PROCEDURE: Please
return a cover page with the nominee's name, title, department and campus address, and e-mail address --
along with the nominator's name, campus address, zip, e-mail address, and phone number.
Include a one-page response to the recognition/nomination criteria listed
below. Please give examples of the actions, accomplishments, and attitudes
of this nominee which, in your estimation, qualifies the nominee for this
award.
Also required are three (3) letters of recommendation in support of this nomination. Nomination page and support letters must be in “blind format”.
What is “blind format”? To help assure impartiality, nominee's name, title and department are noted only on the front cover page. (Judges do not receive the cover page.) For all other pages (nomination and support letters), do not use the nominee’s name, department or reference to gender. To reference nominee, it is suggested to use: this person, this nominee, this individual, our nominee, etc.
Note: Any reference to nominee’s name or gender will be blackened by the Award Committee before the package goes to the judges. This makes it very difficult for the judge to read and may be a detriment to the nomination.
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Recognition/Nomination
Criteria |
Points (Total
100) |
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Leadership
Characteristics:
A leader
has two important characteristics. That of going somewhere
and the ability to persuade others to follow (i.e., high
expectations of self and of others, ability to overcome
obstacles or setbacks, tolerance, loyalty, diplomacy, etc.)
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(35) |
| 2. |
Professional
Characteristics and Quest for Professional Growth:
Recognition
for persistency, patience, and determination (i.e., certificates
for completion of continuing education courses, educational
degrees attained, acquisition of new skills, recognition
for accomplishments, creativity, involved in professional
organizations, etc.)
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(30) |
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Involvement
in UNOPA
The strength
of a person's character is reflected in their commitment
to their membership (i.e., years of membership, offices
held, committee work, workshop involvement, dedication to
the goals and objectives of the organization, etc.)
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Personal
Characteristics
The most
valuable gift you give another is a good example (i.e.,
enthusiasm, flexibility, cooperation, energy, kindness,
good cheer, dignity, friendship, understanding, etc.)
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(10) |
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Letter
of Recommendation:
Include
three letters of recommendation: (i.e., from anyone within
or outside of the nominee's department who has worked with
or is acquainted with the nominee and is aware of how they
enthusiastically challenge life and energetically tackles
their duties both at and away from the University).
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Judges: The selection panel will consist of
three individuals from outside the UNL community.
NOMINATIONS
DUE: March 6, 2009
For Additional Questions: Contact Beth Zager at 472-0299
RETURN
NOMINATION, COVER PAGE, AND LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION TO:
Beth Zager
900 Rm 200 (8805)
AWARD
PRESENTATION: April 14, 2009
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