Criteria for the Best Practices Award Program

Award winners must meet the following criteria:

• The practice must be currently implemented on campus to be eligible for consideration for the award.
  
• The practice must have a significant and measurable impact on institutional operation which must be evidenced in the documentation.
  
• The practice must have the support and acceptance by those who benefit directly. An explanation and documentation must be presented showing how those benefiting embraced or supported the endeavor such as surveys, committees, focus groups, etc.
  
• The program must demonstrate creativity, effectiveness and efficiencies including cost savings, positive net return, cost avoidance, productivity or service enhancement. The program will also be considered if the accomplishment brings positive national recognition to the institution.
  
• The program must enhance achievement of the institution's strategic goals and objectives.
  
• The program should serve as a model for possible replication at other institutions.

General Competition Information
Rules for the Best Practices Award Program

Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211