The award for Administrator of the Year is given (though not necessarily on an annual basis) to a CU administrator in recognition of significant contribution(s) to the University, to Faculty Council, and/or to shared and faculty governance. The winner receives a plaque from Faculty Council, presented at a Faculty Council meeting and/or a Board of Regents meeting.

Eligibility

Administrators at the system level, or administrators at the campus level who have contributed in one or more categories listed below at the system level.

Criteria

Considerations for nomination include:

Significant contributions to the University as a whole or to shared governance
Significant contributions to Faculty Council or faculty governance
Significant contributions to the enhancement of faculty benefits, rights, privileges, cultural or academic environment
Effective working relationship with faculty governance leaders
Contributions to a collaborative effort on a specific issue or project
Other significant system-level contributions

YearAward Recipient
1995

James Topping, Vice President for Budget and Finance

1996

Richard Byyny, Vice President for Academic Affairs

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