Senate Resolution 97/98-08: Policy on Faculty and Staff Awards
Whereas, The Alabama Ethics Commission issued a ruling that a circuit judge could not accept a monetary award given in recognition of his service as a judge; and
Whereas, it is appropriate for faculty and staff to receive recognition for their praiseworthy actions and contributions; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the University and State that faculty and staff receive recognition for their accomplishments; and
Whereas, the State of Alabama in recent years has not provided adequate funding for the institutions of higher education in the state; and
Whereas, the Ethics Commission ruling and the associated factors necessitates the establishment of a policy that will allow faculty and staff to receive monetary prizes;
Therefore, be it resolved that:
The following be added to the UAH Faculty Handbook as section 7.14.4.
7.14.4 Faculty and Staff Awards and Prizes
Appreciation of the accomplishments of University faculty and staff by those outside the institution reflects positively on the institution and is in the institution's best interests. It is, therefore the policy of the University that University faculty and staff members may accept awards and prizes from organizations and other entities outside the institution for their outstanding teaching, research, and/or service, performed in the course of their employment with the University. Acceptance of such awards and prizes must not create a conflict with the interest of the University or with the recipient's role within the University. If such recognition includes a monetary prize in excess of $100, or some other tangible benefit valued in excess of $100, the recipient must report such award or prize to the Provost or appropriate divisional Vice President prior to its acceptance. In the case that the Provost or a Vice President is a recipient of the award, the proposed award must be reported to the President.