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Find Yourself in LSA

Meet the students who are just like you. They’re discovering how to make the most of their LSA experiences—and discovering more about themselves in the process.

Engaged Learning

In the College of LSA, because your education is about more than searching for answers in a textbook, we offer numerous programs that foster hands-on work, innovative thinking, and experiences that challenge and transform.

College Connections

College Connections provides a space for alumni and families to share their student experiences with recent LSA graduates and provide feedback on the current and future state of the College.

College Connections

Staff Achievement Awards Program

This is an annual opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional staff contributions to the success of the College . Information regarding eligibility, nomination, selection, notification, and winners can be found here.

Awards Criteria

College-Wide and Divisional Awards

	Kay Beattie Distinguished Service Award	Robin Sarris Outstanding Supervisor Award	Outstanding Staff Team Award	Outstanding Individual Employee Award (Divisional)	Rising Star Award (Divisional)
# of Awards	1	1	1	5	5
$ Amount	$1,000	$1,000	Varies	$500	$500
# of Letters of Support/Recommendation	5-8	3-5	3-5	3-5	3-5
Provide information to show nominee(s) satisfies each of the following criteria for a given award.
Performance	Sustained strong performance	Sustained strong performance by a supervisory employee	Strong performance by two or more LSA employees	Sustained strong performance	Sustained strong performance
Years of Service	> 15 years	None	None	> 3 years	< or = 3 years
Award-Specific	Moved into progressively responsible positions	Has important technical skills that help advise and enhance effectiveness of their team	Time-limited project	Pursues work with energy and drive	Pursues work with energy and drive
Award-Specific	Trusted and respected within and outside LSA	Is a good coach. Communicates clear expectations to staff. Actively supports staff career development.	Evidence of positive impact made by team's project	Service-Focused	Service-Focused
Select any two LSA Guiding Principles and discuss how nominee(s) exemplify those principles.
Innovation & Collaboration	Innovation & Collaboration	Innovation & Collaboration	Innovation & Collaboration	Innovation & Collaboration	Innovation & Collaboration
Integrity & Trust	Integrity & Trust	Integrity & Trust	Integrity & Trust	Integrity & Trust	Integrity & Trust
Accountability & Sound Judgement	Accountability & Sound Judgement	Accountability & Sound Judgement	Accountability & Sound Judgement	Accountability & Sound Judgement	Accountability & Sound Judgement
Positive and Engaged	Positive and Engaged	Positive and Engaged	Positive and Engaged	Positive and Engaged	Positive and Engaged
Values Differences	Values Differences	Values Differences	Values Differences	Values Differences	Values Differences