Purpose
The Work Process Improvement (WPI) award is designed to recognize those individuals or teams who have
made suggestions which result in meaningful work process improvements and/or work
redesigns. Eligibility
ALL Villanova University faculty, staff and students (full-time and
part-time) are eligible. An individual/team may not receive an award more than once per
fiscal year.
Criteria
The award will be given for suggestions which have been adopted at Villanova
University. The improved processes must meet at least two of the following
criteria:
- The project/improved process enhances the quality of services provided by the University
- The project/improved process enhances operational efficiency
- The project/improved process generates revenue
- The project/improved process generates a documentable cost savings
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Nomination Process
Any Villanovan may nominate himself/herself or others by completing the
WPI
Nomination Form. Additional forms are available from Enhancement Team Leaders
and the Office of Planning, Training and Institutional Research (OPTIR). Send completed Nomination Forms
to OPTIR. OPTIR will forward the Nomination Forms to the WPI Selection Committee.
Time Table
Depending upon the volume of
nominations, awards will be made monthly during the academic year. Typically
awards are presented in person by WPI Committee member(s) at a meeting of
the recipient's full department. The WPI Selection Committee will meet as
needed to select recipient(s).
The recipient(s) will also be acknowledged
at the community event scheduled after the awards have been distributed and in campus-wide
communications.
WPI Selection Committee
The Selection Committee includes faculty, staff and students. Current members are:
| Neil Horgan – Controller
(co-chair) |
| Marie O'Brien - Mathematical Sciences
(co-chair) |
| Joe Lucia - Library (co-chair) |
| Charles Ashley - Mathematical Sciences |
| Nancy Dudak - Career Services |
| Melissa Gerding - Office of University Admission |
| Larry Little - History |
| Cathy McMahon - Student Life |
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Award recipients may be invited to serve as future WPI
Selection Committee members.
Selection Process
The WPI Selection Committee will review the nominations received by using the
criteria as a guideline. If the committee requires additional information, the nominator
will be contacted.
Amount of Award
$100 per individual credited to personal Villanova Wildcard. |
