College of Arts and Sciences

The Outstanding Staff Award was established in 2014 to recognize the importance of services provided by staff members serving students and faculty in The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). The award honors two (2) staff members each year who have demonstrated concern for the well-being of students and faculty, enthusiasm for their service, exemplary work and regularly surpasses job expectations.

Eligibility

Current full-time SPA or EPA Non-Faculty employees in CAS who have worked at Appalachian State University for at least one full year.

Recognition

The award will carry the following recognition:

• Up to $500 in supplemental pay (subject to deduction of all pertinent taxes)

• A plaque recognizing their accomplishment, presented at the CAS Awards event.

Nominations

All faculty, staff, students and alumni are eligible to submit nominations. 

Nomination Process

To nominate a staff member for this award, please complete the nomination form linked below. Nominations should describe why the nominee is deserving of the award based on the following criteria:

• Concern for the well-being of students and faculty

• Enthusiasm for their service

• Exemplary work

• Regularly surpassing job expectations

Selection of Awardee

The Outstanding Staff Award Committee reviews the nominations and makes a recommendation to the Dean of CAS. The Committee is composed the two most recent recipients* of the CAS Staff Award and one associate dean. (*If either or both of the most recent recipients is no longer in the college, then a different staff member may be substituted.)

Previous Award Recipients