Our Values
Academic
Excellence
Central to our history and
tradition is the commitment
to teaching, to the
individual learner, and to
active involvement in the
teaching-learning process.
WIU’s highly qualified,
diverse faculty promotes
critical thinking, engaged
learning, research and
creativity in a challenging,
supportive learning
community. We are
committed to an academic
environment that
encourages lifelong
development as learners,
scholars, teachers and
mentors.
Educational
Opportunity
WIU values educational
opportunity and welcomes
those who show promise
and a willingness to work
toward achieving shared
educational goals. We are
committed to providing
accessible, high quality
educational programs and
financial support for our
students.
Personal Growth
Because WIU values the
development of the whole
person, we are committed to
providing opportunities for
personal growth in an
environment that supports
the development of wellness,
ethical decision making and
personal responsibility.
Social
Responsibility
WIU is committed to equity,
social justice, and diversity
and will maintain the
highest standards of
integrity in our work with
others. We will serve as a
resource for and stimulus to
economic, educational,
cultural, environmental and
community development in
our region and well beyond.
REQUEST FOR WIU EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION NOMINATIONS
In recognition of our core values, Academic Excellence, Educational Opportunity, Personal
Growth and Social Responsibility, Western Illinois University continues to acknowledge Civil
Service and Administrative employees for their service to their communities and for their
outstanding contributions to the University. To that end, nominations are being accepted for the
annual employee awards recognizing community service and distinguished service to the
University. Award recipients will be presented with their awards and recognized at the Employee
Service Recognition Reception on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.
Community Service Award
This award recognizes exemplary volunteerism and/or outstanding service to any non-profit
community organization(s) and is a reflection of one or more of WIU’s core values of Academic
Excellence, Educational Opportunity, Personal Growth and Social Responsibility. Nominees must
be full-time Administrative employees or status (certified) Civil Service employees. Service must be
non-partisan, secular, and voluntary. Such service must have been performed while the nominee
was employed at WIU, but it is not limited to any geographic area. It shall not be related to regular
WIU job responsibilities. One COAP and one Civil Service employee will be awarded a
Community Service Award.
Distinguished Service Awards
The Administrative Recognition and Service Award honors one administrator for unusual
and significant contributions to his/her profession, organizational unit, or other areas within the
University and is a reflection of one or more of WIU’s core values of Academic Excellence,
Educational Opportunity, Personal Growth and Social Responsibility. Contributions may take the
form of personal effort on the job, unusual technical expertise, leadership, creativity, or significant
work with state, federal, or professional organizations. Nominees are to be COAP members,
Associate or Assistant Vice Presidents, Deans, Associate or Assistant Deans, or Department
Chairpersons.
The Civil Service Recognition and Service Award acknowledges initiative, innovation,
and/or dedication to service at Western Illinois University and is a reflection of one or more of
WIU’s core values of Academic Excellence, Educational Opportunity, Personal Growth and Social
Responsibility. Suggested areas of emphasis include overall job performance, innovative ideas
leading to improved services, contributions to enhancing the positive public image of WIU, ideas
to improve safety, and contributions to improved efficiency. Up to three awards will be presented
to status (certified) Civil Service employees who have three or more years of full-time employment
at Western.
Submission Instructions:
Nominations may be made by any employee, or University-recognized group or association. A nominator
must secure the permission of the person to be considered. Self-nominations are also accepted.
Nomination forms are attached and nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, April 10, 2015,
to Human Resources, 105 Sherman Hall.
Human Resources
Sherman Hall 105, University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390: Employment 309.298.1971, Benefits 309.298.1853, Fax 309.298.2300
NOMINATION FORM
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Nominee’s Name
Nominator’s Name and Phone Number
This award recognizes exemplary volunteerism and/or outstanding service to any non-profit community
organization(s) and is a reflection of one or more of WIU’s core values of Academic Excellence, Educational
Opportunity, Personal Growth and Social Responsibility. Nominees must be full-time Administrative employees or
status (certified) Civil Service employees. Service must be non-partisan, secular, and voluntary. Such service must
have been performed while the nominee was employed at WIU, but it is not limited to any geographic area. It shall
not be related to regular WIU job responsibilities. One COAP and one Civil Service employee will be awarded a
Community Service Award.
Please check one:
Administrative Community Service
Civil Service Community Service
Please print or type responses to the following:
1. Name of organization and affiliation.
2. Please explain the individual’s accomplishments and how the activity contributed to the well-being of the
community that exemplifies volunteerism and/or outstanding service to the non-profit community
organization that reflect one or more of our core values. (Additional comments as well as letters of
support may be attached.)
Nominee’s Signature
Nominator’s Signature
Return this form to the Department of Human Resources, Sherman Hall 105,
no later than Friday, April 10, 2015.
NOMINATION FORM
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOGNITION AND SERVICE AWARD
Nominee’s Name
Nominator’s Name and Phone Number
The Administrative Recognition and Service Award honors one administrator for unusual and significant
contributions to his/her profession, organizational unit, or other areas within the University and is a reflection of one
or more of WIU’s core values of Academic Excellence, Educational Opportunity, Personal Growth and Social
Responsibility. Contributions may take the form of personal effort on the job, unusual technical expertise, leadership,
creativity, or significant work with state, federal, or professional organizations. Nominees are to be COAP members,
Associate or Assistant Vice Presidents, Deans, Associate or Assistant Deans, or Department Chairpersons.
Please print or type a narrative describing the nominee’s contributions and performance to his/her profession,
organizational unit, or other areas within the University. Nominations should include specific supportive
information and details of distinctive contributions that reflect one or more of our core values. Contributions may
take the form of personal effort on the job, unusual technical expertise, leadership, creativity, or significant work
with state, federal, or professional organizations. (Additional comments as well as letters of support may be
attached.)
Nominee’s Signature
Nominator’s Signature
Return this form to the Department of Human Resources, Sherman Hall 105,
no later than Friday, April 10, 2015.
NOMINATION FORM
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
CIVIL SERVICE RECOGNITION AND SERVICE AWARD
Nominee’s Name
Nominator’s Name and Phone Number
The Civil Service Recognition and Service Award acknowledges initiative, innovation, and/or dedication to
service at Western Illinois University and is a reflection of one or more of WIU’s core values of Academic
Excellence, Educational Opportunity, Personal Growth and Social Responsibility. Suggested areas of emphasis
include overall job performance, innovative ideas leading to improved services, contributions to enhancing the
positive public image of WIU, ideas to improve safety, and contributions to improved efficiency. Up to three
awards will be presented to status (certified) Civil Service employees who have three or more years of full-time
employment at Western.
Please print or type a narrative describing the nominee’s initiative, innovation, and/or dedication to service at
Western Illinois University that reflect one or more of our core values. Suggested areas of emphasis include overall
job performance, innovative ideas leading to improved services, contributions to enhancing the positive public
image of WIU, ideas to improve safety, and contributions to improved efficiency. (Additional comments as well as
letters of support may be attached.)
Nominee’s Signature
Nominator’s Signature
Return this form to the Department of Human Resources, Sherman Hall 105,
no later than Friday, April 10, 2015.