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Volume 38, No. 17 |
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News Briefs |
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UI SMART suggestion program seeks ideas for streamlining processes, saving money |
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Staff Council presents June Longevity Award |
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Staff Charter Committee selections made |
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IOWA winners |
IOWA winners
Teams
- College of Education Building and Grounds Committee (Elizabeth Everson,
Sandra Hughes, George Karr, James Verry). Devised a proactive system
that identifies needed maintenance, improved signage, safety issues,
and how to handle minor emergencies for Lindquist Center North and South.
Nominated by Anne DiPardo and Dick Shepardson.
- Web ISIS Team (Joel Wilcox, Ed Hill, Dave Martin, Tom Law, Diana
Lynch). Created a separate financial aid section for students on the
ISIS web site to provide information to students quickly and conveniently.
This service frees staff to respond to parents and students having difficulty
with the financial process. Nominated by Pete Sidwell.
- INFORMMation Café Team (Matt Kaufman, Tom Crawford, Thurston Smith, Mary Greer, Phyllis Jacobsen, Becky Iliff, Diana Leventry). Developed and implemented information access PC stations for staff, patients, and visitors. Nominated by Linda Bergquist.
Individuals
- Dennis Crawford, FSG Equipment Services. Created a searchable web
site to access information about each general assignment classroom’s
characteristics, including operating instructions for available equipment.
This service facilitates planning, operating equipment, and answering
"hotline" questions. Nominated by Reva Elder.
- Steven Bundy, FSG Design and Construction Services. Developed an
incentive program for contractors that was key in getting the classrooms
in the Nursing Building completed before the start of classes and completing
the project ahead of schedule. Nominated by Eric Foresman.
- Susan A. Walsh, Free Radical and Radiology Biology Program. Reorganized and renovated laboratory space so that two new laboratories were incorporated into the program. In addition, Walsh’s process facilitated faculty, technicians, and students to work more congenially and productively. Nominated by Douglas Spitz.
For additional winners in both the team and individual categories, visit the WorkLife web site at www.uiowa.edu/~hrpersvc/worklife and click on "IOWA Winners."