IT Team Award Criteria Details
Eligibility
- The team should include at least two full-time IT Division staff members, excluding the Vice President and Assistant/Associate Vice Presidents
- May include students, cross functional IT department staff and anyone on campus who participated on a regular basis with the team effort
- Work/project activities resolved an IT need for the IT Division, a department, or constituents of the campus
- The project occurred within the last 18 months
- Commitment to the IT Vision, Mission, Values and Guiding Principles was fundamental to the team
Criteria to Consider
Achievement and Success Driven
- The team thoroughly planned, implemented, or executed a goal or project through a defined process (e.g., budget, timeline, meetings, engagement, follow-up)
- The team addressed conflict, worked around or through obstacles, stayed focused or exhibited flexibility when necessary
- The team provided a method to sustain their goal or project (if applicable)
Communication
- Communicated clearly and accurately with stakeholders on a regular and timely basis
- Exhibited a shared trust, open and honest discussions, constructive feedback and respect for others' contributions
- The team focused on the customer
Commitment
- Showed a strong passion for what they are doing and were dedicated to the goal
- Team members were encouraged to participate in all aspects of the team’s goal
- The team was committed to including individuals with varying roles and skills
Leadership
- Members were empowered to serve in a leadership capacity on the team
- Team members motivated, coached and mentored each other (e.g., support for personal growth and accountability)
- Demonstrated strong collaboration and synergy within the team
