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 four 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
Nomination Process
Any Villanovan may nominate himself/herself or others by completing the online WPI Nomination.
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 Selection 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 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:
- Marie O'Brien - Mathematical Sciences (Chair)
- Charles Ashley - Mathematical Sciences
- Nancy Dudak - Career Services
- Melissa Gerding - Office of the Registrar
- Cathy McMahon - Student Life
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 University Wildcard debit account.
