MERIT PROGRAMS

Again this year, the University is seeking nominations for its 2001 Professional and Salaried Staff Merit Award programs for outstanding contributions by professional and salaried staff employees. All employees are encouraged to recommend colleagues who, they believe, should be recognized for outstanding performance or for the implementation of innovative procedures that have benefited UD during the last year.

According to Maxine Colm, vice president for administration, each year, the Professional and Salaried Staff Merit Award programs provide an opportunity to recognize up to 150 individuals on the campus with a one-time cash award.

"University-wide participation in the nominating process is important to the success of the annual merit award program," Colm said. "We encourage UD employees to help identify colleagues who have made significant contributions to the University community during the past year. By doing so, we are better able to recognize the accomplishments of a number of outstanding individuals."

Recommendations are due by March 15 to the appropriate officers of administration. Their recommendations must be forwarded by April 5 to Colm. After approval by President David P. Roselle, the honorees will be announced to the campus community.

On April 30, a reception will be held, and the honorees' names will be published in UpDate, Colm said.

For more information on professional and salaried staff nominations procedures and other details, visit the web site at [www.udel.edu/EmployeeTraining.merit.html] or contact Richie Holland, at 831-2059.