How are extraordinary achievements defined?

A performance bonus must be based on at least one of the following specific, demonstrated, extraordinary achievements, as documented in the employee’s annual performance appraisal and in alignment with the strategic goals of the University:

• Extraordinary Contributions: The employee has made extraordinary contributions to the fulfillment of the goals, mission, and objectives of the department, school/division, and/or University. Such contributions must be visible, measurable, and broadly acknowledged by colleagues and school/division and/or University administrators. 

• Extraordinary Collaboration/Creativity: The employee has identified and implemented extraordinary creative and innovative ideas or solutions that increase efficiency or effective use of University resources, the effects of which must be apparent at the school/division or University level and must be visible, measurable, and broadly acknowledged by colleagues and school/division and/or University administrators. 
• Extraordinary Results: The employee has delivered extraordinary results in the areas of teaching, research, and/or service, the results of which must be visible, measurable, and broadly acknowledged by colleagues and school/division and/or University administrators.