Selection Criteria

Employees who receive recognition through the 'U Make a Difference' award program consistently demonstrate excellence in at least 2-3 of the following areas:

1. Demonstrate Core Values of the 'Eyes High' Strategy (How Does it Make a Difference)

• Curiosity – stimulated by the unknown and unexpected, and rely on it to provoke exploration and innovation

• Support – interaction with others in an inclusive and respectful manner

• Collaboration – relationships are defined by a culture of collaboration and a shared commitment to achieving common goals

• Communication – proactive communications with integrity and transparency between individuals, teams, departments and faculties, and with other organizations in the community with integrity and transparency

• Sustainability – commit to leadership in sustainable ways of living, working and learning. Take care of the physical, natural and social environment

• Globalization – think and act with a global mind-set, acknowledging the pervasiveness of worldwide connectivity, aware of global developments and acting on opportunities to benefit the world we serve

• Balance – complement the research, learning and work environment with social, cultural, sports and recreational spaces, services and programs to promote a health community

• Excellence – expect the best of everyone who works and learns at the University of Calgary. Support and recognize the achievements of all community members and help each other achieve our highest ambitions

2. Leadership/Recognition

• Achieves positive outcomes by encouraging, supporting, coaching and mentoring others

• Influences changes in attitude

• Builds commitment to the university's goals and mission while treating colleagues in a fair and equitable manner

• Promotes a culture of recognition by celebrating individual and team outcomes

• Acknowledges the achievement of performance targets and the contributions of employees who go above and beyond

3. Positive Work Environment

• Demonstrates positive personal coping and wellness strategies

• Performs consistently above and beyond

• Utilizes goal setting to achieve performance targets

• Understands the shared responsibility of all faculty and staff in promoting a healthy, safe and supportive workplace

• Demonstrates innovative and creative responses to environmental change

• Integrates the University with the community

4. Client Service

• Demonstrates respect, dignity and compassion in all interpersonal relationships

• Contributes to a positive workplace, demonstrating the highest standards of personal integrity and trustworthiness

• Achieves optimal collective results by demonstrating an ability to function effectively in team situations – both within and across departments and among other organizations

5. Student Experience/Learning Environment

• Enriches the quality and breadth of learning

• Facilitates positive interactions between staff and students

• Demonstrates a regard for student well-beingInfluences the overall impression of the university in a positive manner

• Helps to promote a positive student experience

• Encourages and demonstrates an ability and desire to learn, be creative and innovative

• Shows initiative in generating improvements and fostering positive outcomes