Cheyney University Demonstrating Outstanding Service
The C.U.D.O.S. Awards recognize ÐßÐßÊÓƵ employees who consistently demonstrate excellence in service and make meaningful contributions to our campus community. Honorees exemplify the University’s core values of Scholarship, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, and Service while modeling the Four Cs: Communication, Cooperation, Coordination, and Collaboration.
Awards are presented twice each academic year:
– December during the Holiday Celebration
– May during the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Eligibility and Award Criteria
Who Can Be Nominated?
Nominees must meet the following requirements:
- Be a current full-time or part-time employee at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ.
- Have completed at least one year of continuous service by the nomination deadline.
- Be in good standing with the University.
- Demonstrate sustained excellence during the current academic year.
- Be nominated by a colleague, supervisor, or direct report. Self-nominations are not permitted.
- Executive Leadership Group members, Human Resources, and Engagement Committee members are not eligible to participate.
What We’re Looking For
Nominees should demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following areas:
Excellence in Service
Consistently provides exceptional service to students, colleagues, faculty, or campus partners while demonstrating professionalism, dependability, and responsiveness.
Collaboration: The Four Cs
Models Communication, Cooperation, Coordination, and Collaboration by building positive relationships, sharing knowledge, and contributing to shared success.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Identifies opportunities to improve processes, services, or operations through initiative and creative problem-solving.
Student and Campus Impact
Makes meaningful contributions that positively impact students or the broader campus community beyond routine job responsibilities.
Living Cheyney’s Core Values
Demonstrates Scholarship, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, and Service through daily actions, decisions, and interactions.
How to Submit a Strong Nomination
Each nomination should include:
- Information about the nominee and nominator.
- A narrative explaining why the employee deserves recognition.
- Specific examples showing how the nominee demonstrates the award criteria.
- A description of the nominee’s impact on students, colleagues, their department, or the University community.
How Recipients Are Selected
- NominationMembers of the University community submit nominations during the announced award cycle.
- Eligibility ReviewHuman Resources reviews each submission for eligibility and completeness.
- Committee EvaluationEligible nominations are independently evaluated by the Four Cs Employee Engagement Committee using the standardized C.U.D.O.S. Awards Evaluation Rubric.
- RecognitionUp to six recipients may be recommended and recognized during the December Holiday Celebration or May Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
Help Us Recognize Outstanding Service
A new nomination form will be available soon. Please stay tuned for your opportunity to recognize a ÐßÐßÊÓƵ employee whose service, collaboration, and commitment make a meaningful difference.