In honor of , students, staff and faculty are invited to nominate student employees who have displayed exceptional work, initiative, professionalism and more. Nominations are open to undergraduate, graduate and student employee supervisors for both Federal Work-Study and Non-Federal Work-Study positions. Additional requirements are shared within each form.
“In a typical year, there are approximately 6,500 student employees in a variety of roles from Food Services, Bird Library, Barnes Center at The Arch and more. These jobs not only provide financial assistance, but also the opportunity to grow professional skills and competencies that will assist students throughout their professional careers,” shared the ’Cuse Works team. “With the recent launch of ’Cuse Works, we have the opportunity to implement improvements that serve to enhance the student experience in a variety of ways. One recent enhancement is the reintroduction of the Student Employee of the Year celebration and further recognizing the hard work and dedication of our student employees and supervisors, while providing events to learn more about becoming and being a student employee.”
Student Employee of the Year Award Nomination Forms
Through Friday, March 26, students, faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for Student Employee of the Year Awards. Nominations are open to active student employees during the 2020-2021 academic year. Award winners will be announced during National Student Employment Week 2021. Those nominated for the Student Employee of the Year Awards will be invited to a virtual ceremony where all will be congratulated and the winners announced.
National Student Employment Week
From Monday, April 12, through Sunday April 18, 2021, National Student Employment Week will be celebrated within the Orange community. This week takes time to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and positive campus contributions made daily by student employees. In addition to existing resources such as and , all 鶹ƵUniversity students are invited to participate in the following virtual events. Swag and snack bags will be available to students who register while supplies last.
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