Employee Excellence Nominations

• Effectively identifies and addresses complex challenges within the college.
• Demonstrates a track record of implementing innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.
• Displays excellent communication skills in resolving conflicts and fostering a positive working environment.
• Facilitates clear and transparent communication within the team and across the college.

• Exhibits strong leadership qualities that inspire and motivate team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to influence others positively and gain support for initiatives.
• Leads by example, embodying the values and standards of the college.

• Clearly articulates a compelling vision for institutional success.
• Develops and communicates strategic goals that align with the college's mission.
• Consistently guides the team towards achieving long-term objectives with measurable outcomes.

• Inspires and guides the team towards shared goals
• Demonstrates adaptability in the face of change and encourages others to embrace it.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Effectively communicates the college's vision, goals, and expectations, motivating and empowering team members to contribute to its success.

Meaningful Interaction and  Fostering DEIB Ideas

• Actively promotes Diversity, Equity,  Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) concepts, enhancing the overall learning and workplace experience.
• Creates an inclusive, engaging environment that encourages dialogue both inside and outside the classroom.
• Demonstrates a continuous commitment to learning, respecting, and aiding individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Inclusive Campus Environment

• Encourages participation in diverse courses and events, leading efforts to retain engagement.
• Identifies and implements activities to increase student learning outcomes, improve student retention and performance, contributing to a more inclusive campus environment.
• Promotes an equitable campus environment that respects and supports the needs of all backgrounds.

Multicultural Learning Commitment

• Actively participates in cultural awareness events on campus.
• Facilitates the involvement of students and staff to enhance their engagement with cultural awareness activities.
• Identifies ways to support student success in a multicultural learning environment and society.

• Ability to define and resolve problems 
• Flexibility when facing adversity
• Taking action and showing initiative using data-driven practice
• Open to new ideas and thoughts using creativity to formulate different solutions

• Setting an exemplary standard of performance for the team
• Preparedness for activities, events, and performance
• Willingness to accept responsibility for outcomes
• Empathetic towards diverse perspectives 
• Building trust and respect through open communication
• Engaging in active listening and skilled in conflict resolution

• Engage in shared decision making and collaboration
• Demonstrates flexibility to participate outside of scheduled meetings.
• Implement ideas and plans to facilitate a collaborative environment 
• Identifying opportunities for growth and improvement

• Accomplishment of meaningful and challenging projects and/or activities
• Regular review of strategic plan to proactively identify new opportunities and facilitate completion of assigned initiatives

• Participates appropriately in projects that align with strategic initiatives
• Willingness to achieve and surpass expectations

• Demonstrating positive influence for college success by modeling an effective work ethic, guiding others, and displaying compassion that leads to success for students, teams, departments, and/or community

Skill Attainment

• Increase talent, technical capabilities, and leadership-skills 
• Willingness to further their degree(s), licensures, certifications, etc.
• Seeks ongoing professional development or continuing education opportunities for growth

Application

• Willingness to participate in all areas of the college 
• Engages in purposeful learning sessions to aid in the success of the college and/or the community.
• Shares skills or knowledge obtained through professional development

Health 

• Encourages a conducive work environment for positive mental and physical health
• Participates in wellness activities

Safety

• Promotes a safe learning and working environment
• Identifies and reports work hazards to appropriate staff to prevent negligent occurrences

Attendance

• Values punctuality to scheduled work and shared governance meetings as expected with regards to others’ time
• Promotes a positive and inclusive work environment

Reliability & Dependability

Ensures the following when responding to customers:

• Timely communication
• Follows up to confirm completion of tasks
• Proactively respond to situations that arise
• Adapt to meet the needs of the customer
• Goes above and beyond expectations

Communication

Consistently communicates to customers with the following qualities:

• Listening to understand 
• Receptive to concerns and needs of customers 
• Honest and transparent interactions
• Empathy and compassion
• Courtesy and friendliness

Professionalism

• Respect
• Positive Attitude
• Knowledge of position, policies, procedures, and resources available
• Maintains composure
• Values customer satisfaction

Flexibility 

• Awareness of Budget parameters 
• Creative use of fiscal resources 
• Willingness to adapt plans to utilize available campus resources 

Sustainability

• Participates in Budget Development 
• Limits departmental waste of resources 
• Awareness of established campus resources
• Prioritizes projects based on projected impacts to the future funding and culture of the institution

Innovation

• Identify scholarship opportunities to aid student education
• Assists with research  of grant opportunities
• Develops community partnerships
• Innovative ideas to increase revenue sources internally and externally

Financial Performance

• Encourages and expands student enrollment
• Contributes to development and management of realistic budgets
• Obtains grant funds or other sources of funding for educational programs
• Conducts thorough analysis on financial data to identify trends and opportunities

Civic Development

• Facilitates public service activities
• Encourages students, staff, and faculty to participate in their local community activities, campus events, and community education courses

Community Activities

• Influence and mobilize individuals and teams for engagement in community activities  
• Consistently seeks new opportunities to contribute to the community
• Incorporates multi-cultural activities to reflect the diversity in our community;

Professional Membership

• Forms partnerships with community organizations
• Takes initiative to join professional organizations institutionally and/or individually

Creativity and Originality

• Consistently explores new perspectives
• Generates original ideas to enhance their work and the college community
• Ability to think outside the box 
• Challenges conventional approaches
• Proposes innovative solutions to challenges

Innovation and Initiative

• Seeks opportunities to improve existing processes, systems, or practices, and consistently introduces innovative ideas or practices
• Takes the risk to test and implement new ideas
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving, taking initiative to identify and address challenges or areas for improvement.
• Fosters a culture of ingenuity within their department or across the college community.

Demonstrated Dedication

• Exhibits unwavering dedication to the college's mission, values, and goals
• Contributes to the overall success and well-being of the institution, going above and beyond their assigned responsibilities
• Demonstrates a continued and genuine commitment to the success of the college  and well-being of SCC students
• Demonstrates commitment to retention

Active Involvement & Engagement

• Continually engages in college activities, events, and initiatives, both on and off-campus
• Contributes their time, expertise, and resources to support the college community and help enhance its reputation
• Actively participates in community outreach and engagement activities, representing the college and building strong relationships with the community

Continuous Self-Improvement

• Embraces their assigned role and takes pride in professional demeanor and appearance
• Provides and accepts feedback as it relates to the reputation of SCC’s quality of services and education
• Desires to continuously increase knowledge and skill set through professional development

Enhanced Effort and Proactive Attitude

• Consistently goes above and beyond their assigned responsibilities to identify and address challenges. 
• Actively seeks opportunities for improvement and demonstrates a proactive attitude towards solving problems within their department or across the college.
• Displays enthusiasm and a positive attitude in tackling challenges.

Utilization of Tools, Technology, and Resources

• Effectively leverages available tools, technology, and resources to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive positive change. 
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the tools and technologies relevant to their field and is proficient in acquiring and using relevant software, applications, and resources.
• Successfully integrates technology to optimize workflow.

Initiative in Collaborative Problem-Solving

• Shows a proactive willingness to collaborate with colleagues and departments to address complex challenges
• Actively engages in teamwork through formal or informal processes, leveraging their expertise to contribute positively to group problem-solving efforts.
• Facilitates open communication and idea sharing among team members and demonstrates an ability to bridge gaps between departments.