Staff Council

Staff Academic Award

The application period for the Spring 2024 Staff Academic Award has closed.  The winner will be announced at the April Staff Council Meeting.

Online Application Form(opens in new window)

Purpose:  To assist a Chico State staff* employee in furthering their educational goals.

Award:  An academic award of $1,000** will be given each spring and fall to a staff employee.  The award will be presented during a Staff Council meeting at the beginning of each semester for which it is granted.  The award is sponsored by Chico State Administration and the University Foundation Board of Governors.

Eligibility:

An applicant MUST be:

  • Currently employed on a half-time or greater basis as a staff member of Chico State, Associated Students, University Foundation or Chico State Enterprises.
  • Attending or planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education and enrolled in classes for the semester in which they are applying.

The following are NOT ELIGIBLE for the academic staff award:

  • A student employee
  • MPP or Faculty Member
  • A current member of the Staff Council Executive Committee
  • A current member of the Staff Council Recognition Screening Committee
  • A recipient within the past 24 months

When submitting your application, please make sure you have the following ready to upload:

  • A cover letter stating your academic and career goals and objectives, and the purpose for the requested funds (two pages or less);
  • Two letters of recommendation;
  • Resume;
  • Unofficial transcripts, Program Map, Degree Plan and/or Professional Development Plan (optional)

It is the applicant's responsibility to follow instructions and submit the completed application by the deadline listed.

*“Staff” employee is defined by Title 5, 42700, page 540 (o). “Nonacademic employees" means an employee who provides non- instructional and non-administrative supporting services such as secretarial, clerical, and maintenance services. A nonacademic employee may have lead responsibility, but normally does not have responsibility for major decisions. Higher academic degrees are not an essential qualification for service as a nonacademic employee.

** Award may be subject to taxes.

Past Staff Academic Award Winners 

Emma Jewett holding a certificate with the c0-chairs of Staff Recognition

Fall 2023 Award Recipient Emma Jewett, Basic Needs Program

kylee sharp holding certificate alongside presenter

Spring 2023 Award Recipient Kylee Sharp, Academic Advising Programs

 Russell McGregor

 Pictured: Fall 2022 Award Recipient Russell McGregor, College of Natural Sciences

Man standing with award in frame

Pictured: Spring 2022 Award Recipient Brian Wunsch, Facilities Management and Services

 man holding certificate standing in front of wood grain background

Pictured: Fall 2021 Award Recipient Taylor Hinchcliff, Arts & Art History Department

 Christine Ponce standing next to purple flowers blooming

Pictured: Spring 2021 Award Recipient Christine Ponce, Business Student Advising & Services

Melissa standing outside of Kendall Hall

Pictured: Fall 2020 Award Recipient Melissa Cheatham, School of Social Work

Winner standing outside of brick building holding a sign

Pictured: Spring 2020 Award Recipient Amanda Taylor, School of Education

Winner holding certificate surrounded by staff members 

Pictured: Fall 2019 Award Recipient Amber Noel-Camacho, Tribal Relations