Staff Advisory Council

The Mick Deaver Memorial Award

The Mick Deaver Memorial award was established in 1980 by the Staff Advisory Council to honor a staff member (75%+FTE) who exemplifies Deaver’s concern for fostering good relations with students.  Major Mick Deaver was the associate director of the University Police Department at the time of his death in 1980 in an automobile accident.  The award which consists of a plaque and $1000 will be presented at the annual Staff Recognition Week awards ceremony.

This award will be presented to the individual judged by the committee from the material submitted to best exemplify the major’s concern in fostering good relations with students.  This could be demonstrated through helpfulness to students in adjusting to the University environment.  Examples of extraordinary and genuine concern in behalf of student’s interests will be helpful in making a decision.  PLEASE NOTE: employees of the Hospitals and Clinics are not eligible for these awards.  These employees should be nominated for the Hospitals and Clinics internal awards.


How to Nominate an MU Staff Member

1. Complete and sign the nomination form.  A Word version of the form is available for completion on the computer.  Handwritten submissions should use the pdf version (requires Acrobat Reader).
2. Nominations must be submitted on this form.
3. One additional sheet of paper (front and back) will be accepted.
4. Additional support letters, statements, or other information will not be accepted.
5. Please give specific examples of qualifications that meet the criteria for nomination.
6. Information on this form must be LEGIBLE (printed or typed) in order to be considered.
7. The nominator must sign the nomination form.

The nomination information will be reviewed for eligibility and content.
Finalists will be determined.  Interviews will be conducted to complete the selection process.  (Finalists must be present at the designated interview time).

Submit nomination by deadline in an envelope marked “Mick Deaver Award” to:
Staff Council, 27 Jesse Hall

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