Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
in Innovation: Guidelines
Version
2.3
TRIM file number
D10/500
Short description
Guidelines on the nomination and selection process for the
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation
Approved by
Executive Director, Human Resources
Responsible officer
Director, Organisational and People Capability
Responsible office
Division of Human Resources
Date introduced
February 2010
Date(s) modified
1 March 2011
3 August 2012
25 February 2014
Next scheduled review date
December 2014
Related University documents
Generic Responsibilities of CSU Staff
Refer to the Administration
Manual for these documents.
University Strategy
Key words
guidelines, professional activity, awards, recognition,
excellence, innovation, general staff, academic staff
Code of Conduct – re: conflict of interest
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1.
PURPOSE
These guidelines describe the nomination and selection process for the ViceChancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation.
2.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the award are to:
3.
(a)
Encourage staff of Charles Sturt University (the University) to improve and
enhance their own performance and the capability of others to develop to their full
potential;
(b)
Formally recognise and foster a culture of innovation and to celebrate the
successful outcomes of these initiatives; and
(c)
Support ongoing professional and career development of University staff.
NUMBER OF AWARDS
There is one (1) Vice-Chancellor’s Award allocated in recognition of Excellence in
Innovation demonstrated by an individual or team.
4.
STAFF ELIGIBILITY
The Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation is open to staff who meet the
following eligibility criteria for an individual or team nomination.
Individual award nominations:
(a)
General staff appointed at remuneration levels 1 - 10 who:

currently hold a continuing or fixed-term appointment at the University; and

have successfully completed probation; and

have completed a minimum of two (2) years’ service;
(b)
Academic staff appointed at remuneration levels A to E who:

currently hold a continuing or fixed-term appointment at the University; and

have successfully completed probation; and

have completed a minimum of two (2) years’ service.
Team award nominations:
(c)
May include General and Academic staff who hold a continuing or fixed-term
appointment at remuneration levels 1-10 or A-E respectively at the University.
NOTE: Team Award nominees are not required to have successfully completed
probation or a minimum of two (2) years’ service;
(d)
May include casual staff.
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5.
6.
NOMINATIONS
5.1
Any Charles Sturt University staff member, student, member of the University
community or an external professional partner of the University may nominate a
staff member or team that he/she considers to be deserving of a Vice-Chancellor’s
Award.
5.2
Nominees may not include honorary, visiting, adjunct or executive staff.
5.3
Staff may not be nominated or receive an Individual and a Team Award for the
same achievement in any year.
5.4
Staff are not eligible to receive or to be nominated for an Individual Award if they
have been a recipient of an Individual Award in this category within the past three
(3) years.
5.5
Each nomination must meet all relevant eligibility criteria for either an individual
or team nomination to be considered for an award.
5.6
Self nominations are invited for this award category.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
6.1
All nominations must be based on excellence in innovation, which demonstrates
clear alignment with the University’s Strategy, culture and values.
6.2
The selection committee meets to evaluate the nominations for the ViceChancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Innovation against EACH of the following
selection criteria:
(a)
The nominee has demonstrated excellence in innovation, which has
resulted in institutional benefits for staff and/or students of the University;
AND
(b)
The contribution of the nominee(s) has significantly contributed towards the
achievement of ONE OR MORE of the University’s key objectives or
priorities in each of the following:

Creativity and originality of the innovation; and/or

Practicality of the application across the University, how it has been /
how it will be integrated into the University; and/or

Measurability of the benefits – i.e. cost savings, measurable revenue
increases, measurable efficiencies in operations / marketing of the
University’s products and services; and/or

Development/ implementation process to date and future application.
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7.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
7.1
The selection committee consists of:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
8.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), as the Presiding Officer;
Executive Director, Division of Human Resources;
Executive Director, Division of Information Technology;
Executive Dean, Faculty of Education;
7.2
Depending upon the quality of the nominations received, the selection committee
will normally recommend one (1) individual or team nominee for the award to the
Vice-Chancellor.
7.3
The selection committee’s recommendation and the Vice-Chancellor’s
determination of an award are not subject to internal appeal or review.
EXPECTATIONS OF AWARD RECIPIENTS
The recipient of a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation is expected to
make their practices more widely known throughout the University. For example, they
may be invited to participate in seminars, presentations, write a paper, or act as a mentor
to their colleagues.
APPENDIX 1:
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation: Official CSU Nomination Form
Table of amendments
Version
number
2.0
Date
1/3/2011
2.1
2.2
2.3
3/8/2012
25/2/2014
25/2/2014
Short description of amendment
Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Innovation and the
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability are approved as
two separate awards. Guidelines for Innovation and Sustainability
therefore separated into Guidelines for Excellence in Innovation and
Guidelines for Excellence in Sustainability.
Dean replaced by Executive Dean.
Award values
Appendix – submission date changed
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Vice-Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Innovation
OFFICIAL CSU NOMINATION FORM
1. Nominator’s details.
Nominator’s name and title:
Staff/ Student/ other (please specify):
Division/Section, Faculty/School/ Centre,
Course/year of study/ other:
CSU campus / location:
Phone:
E-mail:
I wish to place a nomination for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation:
Individual Award
Team Award Or
I wish to nominate myself/ our team for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation:
Individual Award
Team Award
This nomination meets all eligibility criteria
Signature:
Date:
2. Nominees Details.
Name of nominated employee or team:
Name of team leader (applicable to a team
nomination only):
Staff number:
Position title:
Classification level:
Division/Section, Faculty/School/ Centre:
CSU campus/ location:
Phone:
E-mail:
I accept this nomination for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation and, if successful, agree to make
my/our practices more widely known throughout the University.
Signature:
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3. Details of team members (applicable to team nomination only).
(1) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
(2) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
(3) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
(4) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
(5) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
Please copy and paste additional boxes as required.
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4. Please address the following selection criteria.
Describe the individual or team nominee’s performance or achievement in relation to the criteria. 1 page minimum – 5 pages
maximum. Please provide supporting documentation of up to 5 pages if applicable.
The nominee has demonstrated excellence in Innovation which has resulted in institutional benefits
for staff and/ or students of CSU.
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The contribution of the nominee(s) has significantly contributed towards the achievement of one or
more of CSU’s key objectives or Priorities in each of the following:

Creativity and originality of the innovation.
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Practicality of the application across CSU, how it has been/ how it will be integrated into the University.
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Measurability of the benefits - i.e. cost savings, measurable revenue increases, measurable efficiencies in
operations/ marketing of CSU’s products and services.
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Development/ implementation process to date and future application.
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6. Statement from the nominees Supervisor/ Manager.
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Signature: (Nominees Supervisor/ Manager)
Date:
7. Nomination checklist.
Please ensure you have completed all requirements of this nomination form.
Nomination meets all relevant eligibility criteria.
Each section of the nomination form is completed as required.
Nominee(s) contact details are provided along with signed acceptance.
Supporting documentation of up to 5 pages provided (if applicable).
Statement provided by the nominees Supervisor / Manager.
Completed nomination forms may be emailed to vcawards@csu.edu.au by 30 May.
Privacy Statement
The personal information you provide on this form is protected by the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW). Provision of this information is a
requirement of participation in the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Innovation.
Access to the information you provide is available to the nominator, nominee, nominee’s supervisor, nominee’s most senior manager, and those persons authorised to
access the information in the course of their duties at CSU. This document will be stored in the Organisational and People Capability Directorate of the Division of Human
Resources, Wagga Wagga.
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