Newsletter - Oct. 3, 2016

 

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P&S Council
President
Clayton Johnson
Learn More About Clayton 

October Professional and Scientific Council Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2:10 p.m. - Gallery Room - Memorial Union

Please join us for the Professional and Scientific Council meeting.  All P&S employees are welcome to attend.

 

 

October Professional and Scientific Council Seminar Series Event

University Benefits Preview for the upcoming open enrollment period.

SPEAKER: Ed Holland, Director, ISU Benefits Office
DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 11 

TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 PM 

LOCATION: Gallery, Memorial Union
LIVE STREAM: View online using guest access

Recordings of the Professional and Scientific Council Seminar Series Events may be found in Learn@ISU or at: http://www.pscouncil.iastate.edu/activities/coursework 

 

 

Congratulations University Awards Recipients! 

Twenty-one staff members were honored during the 2016 University Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony on September 26. In all, 50 Iowa State faculty and staff received awards.


University Awards Nominations Reminder

Nominations for next year's University Awards are due February 10, 2017. However, please note that many college deadlines for nominations occur much sooner. Awards available include:

 

 

CYtation Award Nominations are Open! 

Nominate a colleague for a P&S award

The application deadline is Dec. 1, 2016, for the P&S CYtation Award, P&S Woodin CYtation Award, Outstanding New Professional and Scientific Council Member CYtation Award, and P&S Team Award.
      

Who is eligible for the CYtation Award?  

The CYtation award is given to individuals who are P&S employees. They must be nominated for performing above and beyond the call of duty, and/or doing something extraordinarily well, and/or acting in such a way as to make a very real difference in the institution.

Who is eligible for the Woodin CYtation Award? 

To be eligible for this award, the individual must be a P&S employee and must meet the following criteria:

  • Demonstrates exemplary service to Professional and Scientific Council or P&S employees
  • Demonstrates willingness to go above and beyond
  • Has a positive attitude, shows true compassion for others, and treats everyone with respect
  • Demonstrates leadership, innovation, and initiative

Who is eligible for the Outstanding New Professional and Scientific Council Member CYtation Award? 

To be eligible for this award, the individual must be a Professional and Scientific Council member newly elected or newly appointed within 18 months of the beginning of his/her term. In addition, the individual must meet the following criteria:

  • Has established a pattern of reliability and responsibility while making a notable difference
  • Fosters cooperation and has strong interpersonal partnerships with fellow P&S Council members
  • Exhibits potential for future contributions to Iowa State University

Who is eligible for the Team Award? 

The Team Award is given to a team of P&S employees. The team must be nominated for performing above and beyond the call of duty, and/or doing something extraordinarily well, and/or acting in such a way as to make a very real difference in the institution. This is intended to be a group award.

Award information and nomination forms are available online (award information and nomination forms).

 

 

Walk With Us on Friday!  

The Healthiest State Walk is happening on campus Friday, Oct. 7. Gather your co-workers and take a healthy break from your work day. Several of your Professional and Scientific Council representatives will be participating. See you there!

Location: In front of Beardshear Hall
Date: Friday, Oct. 7
Time: Meet at 12:05 p.m.; walk begins at 12:15
Learn more about the Healthiest State Walk

 

 

P&S Staff Spotlights

Jordan Bates, Office of Internal Audit 

Jordan Bates is the audit manager for the Office of Internal Audit and is the first ever recipient of the Outstanding New Professional and Scientific Council Member CYtation Award, a new award debuting in 2015. Jordan is constantly learning and striving to be better and she has shown that she will be a great leader at Iowa State. Read more about Jordan.

 

Save the Date! 

February 28, 2017, at the Iowa State Center, Scheman Building
Professional and Scientific Council Professional Development Conference

Cultivate Your Adventure: From Initiating to Innovating 


Registration information will be available later this fall.

 

 

Give Kudos to Your P&S Colleagues

Recognize your fellow P&S employees who help make Iowa State a great place by using #highlightingISUstaff on Facebook and Twitter! 

 

 

Professional and Scientific Council serves as a resource and an advocate for all P&S employees at Iowa State University. To better serve you, we encourage your feedback.  Reach out your representative   with your questions or concerns.