Regents Outstanding Employee Award
Overview
Click here to download the Regents Outstanding Employee Award Form
In November 2016, The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the establishment
of the
Regents’ Outstanding Employee Award (ROEA). This award was created to recognize full-time,
benefits
eligible, non-faculty employees that have shown outstanding performance, innovation,
enthusiasm and
dedication in their job. Equal consideration is made to employees across all job categories.
Selection is based
on the impact the employee has made on their individual job and how this impact has
helped improve their
institution.
Thirty awards are given out each year across the fourteen UT System institutions plus
the UT System
Administration. The winners receive a Chancellor’s challenge coin, a certificate,
a $10,000 monetary award
and an invitation for the awardee to attend a luncheon ceremony in Austin.
The Nomination Process
The candidate selection is a rigorous campus-based process relying heavily on peer
staff and manager
evaluations within all departments. A call for nominations is sent out. Each institution
will develop the internal
process required to determine the finalists. Each application packet should include
the completed Regents’
Outstanding Employee Award Nomination Form and three letters of support from key individuals
that include
employee’s contributions in the following areas:
- Superior performance
- Outstanding customer service
- Acts that enhance the image of the institution and/or community outreach.
- Teamwork
Each letter of support should not exceed three pages in length. Nominations need to
be submitted
electronically from each institution on or before February 16, 2018.
Selection Criteria
Award nominees must have been employed by their local institution for at least the
past two consecutive
years. They must be in good standing from their most recent performance evaluation,
reflected by a score of
“Meets Expectations” or higher. They must have clearly demonstrated high levels in
the areas outlined in the
Nomination Process. To be eligible to receive the monetary award, selected candidates
must be employed at
the nominating University of Texas institution as of the date of the distribution
of the awards.
Selection Process
Upon receiving the nominations from each campus, The University of Texas System Employee
Advisory
Council reviews and recommends applications to a selection committee comprised of
UT System Administration
executive officers who are appointed by the Deputy Chancellor. The Office of the Chancellor
administers the
program on behalf of the UT System Board of Regents and candidates are notified of
award decisions by the end
of April each year.
Questions regarding the Regents’ Outstanding Employee Award may be directed to: roea@uttyler.edu.
Frequently Asked Questtions
Can I nominate myself for the award?
Yes, you may nominate yourself for the award if you meet all of the eligibility criteria.
Complete
the nomination form and gather the three letters of support yourself. Submit all materials
together to roea@uttyler.edu.
How do I nominate someone?
If you would like to nominate someone for the ROEA, be sure they meet all of the eligibility
criteria. You will need to complete the nomination form and gather three letters of
support.
Submit all materials together to roea@uttyler.edu.
What is the eligibility criteria?
- In order to be eligible, an individual must meet all of the criteria listed below.
- At least two years of consecutive service at UT Tyler
- Employed at the nominating institution at the date of the award (June 2018)
- Full-time, benefits-eligible employee, not contract or temporary
- Good standing (not under a formal disciplinary action), with the most recent performance
evaluation reflecting a “meets expectations” score (3.0) or higher (This will be verified
after packet submitted) - Not a member of the faculty
Can I submit the letters of support as I receive them?
No. In order for a nomination to be considered, all materials – the nomination form
and three
letters of support – must be submitted to roea@uttyler.edu at the same time. Incomplete
nominations will not be considered.
Who will review the nominations?
All eligible nominations from UT Tyler will be sent to the UT System Employee Advisory
Council
along with the applicants from the other UT System institutions for further review.
UT System
executives will make the final selection.
When will winners be notified?
Winners will be notified no later than April 30, 2018.
Is there an overall winner?
No. Thirty awards will be given out across all 14 UT System institutions and the System
Administration.
What do winners receive?
Each of the 30 honorees will receive $10,000. In addition, each will receive a trip
to Austin for a
luncheon award ceremony with the Chancellor and Board of Regents. The trip includes
travel
and a one-night stay. A food allowance will also be given for the time spent in Austin.
Is the monetary award subject to payroll deductions?
Yes, the monetary award will be sent to payroll and is subject to mandatory payroll
deductions
(taxes, retirement, Social Security, and Medicare) prior to winners receiving the
award.
When is the award ceremony?
The award ceremony will be held May 14, 2018.
If you have additional questions, please send an email to roea@uttyler.edu.