North Dakota State University

Eligibility

• IT Division employees eligible for the I.C.E. Award include any full or part-time benefited IT staff not on probationary status, excluding division Assistant/Associate Vice Presidents or Managers
• Individuals with a current "Did Not Meet Expectations" performance rating or formal written disciplinary action in their personnel file within the last two years are ineligible for the award
• Individuals on the selection committee are eligible for the award. If nominated they will be temporarily replaced as a voting member by another IT Division representative

Criteria to Consider

Innovation:  Refers to a new way of doing something. It may denote incremental, radical, or revolutionary changes in thinking, products, processes, or organizations.

• Demonstrates "out of the box" thinking to resolve an issue
• Uses a unique, effective, or creative approach or non-traditional method to accomplish a task or provide a service
• The individual holds primary responsibility for the success or positive outcome
• Involves partnership roles (collaboration) with internal IT constituents or with other academic/administrative units
• The result is in practice (i.e., implemented) and is embraced positively by the institution
• Leads to improved performance of the institution, a particular department or unit, or the IT Division

Collaboration: Focuses on teamwork, interactions with others, relationship building, etc.

• Continuously seeks to build positive relationships
• Promotes and engages in information sharing
• Exhibits a collaborative spirit
• Recognizes flexibility and may adapt or deviate from established goals and standard practices when there may be significant impact to the outcome
• Effectively fosters, coaches, mentors and empowers others to succeed
• Displays qualities of a strategic partner within the IT Division, college/university community
• Contributes positively to the community

Excellence:  Relates to a high-standard of professional and personal achievement, integrity. Individual exhibits a commitment to outstanding customer service by meeting or exceeding expectations.

• Respects others and their contributions to the organization; listens to ideas and opinions of others
• Goes above and beyond the call of duty to exceed customer expectations
• Demonstrates qualities of credibility, trust, and integrity; practices ethical behavior
• Promotes equity and fairness
• Does not falter in the face of adversity, keeps focused on attaining goals and objectives
• Provides evidence of dedication, reliability, and follow-through
• Inspires others to achieve their potential and celebrates their success
• Contributes to the overall goals of the IT Division by exemplifying the values of the organization (IT Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles)