Candidate Application
2019-2020
CULTIVATING AND ENCOURAGING OUR NONEXEMPT LEADER POTENTIAL!
The Office of Human Resources is excited to announce the start of the nomination process for
UD Connections, our cohort-based, multisession program for full-time, nonexempt employees
at the University of Dayton!
Alt
hough participation is not tied to promotion, pay raise or any other reward system, being
selected for this program can:
• Lead to creation of greater institutional knowledge and commitment among
nonexempt employees.
• Provide the cohort with a personal and professional development opportunity.
• Recognize the contribution of nonexempt employees and retain them as valuable
supporters of the mission.
• Help build community within UD.
• Develop employees who are familiar with nonexempt professional concerns to serve on
University committees.
• Enable the ability to knowledgeably represent UD in greater Dayton community.
MAKING THE COMMITMENT
As part of their commitment, supervisors or managers will:
• Allow and encourage participants to attend the sessions.
• Create opportunities for participants to use their knowledge and skills within and
outside the department or unit.
As part of their commitment, participants will:
• Attend at least six out of seven of the programs outlined on the attached UD
Connections calendar.
• Contribute thoughtfully to the session discussion.
• Adhere to th
e ground rules established for the program.
NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS
Potential participants may be nominated by their supervisors or may self-nominate using the
attached UD Connections candidate application. The number of participants is limited;
selections will be made by the UD Connections committee in early August.
Please note: Bargaining unit employees will use the same application, but a different process will
be used in their selection.
