Section 46.03 does not apply to peace officers whether or not they are engaged in the actual discharge of their duties while carrying a weapon. Concurrent workshops address all levels of employees' professional, academic, and personal goals. The event begins with a campus-wide convocation highlighted by a motivational speaker. The topic of the keynote address focuses on the importance of all levels of employees to the mission of the university and the system. The UDSA recognize and honor publicly those members of the university community whose contributions have nurtured, strengthened, enriched, and energized the life and spirit of the University.
Awards are open to all full-time employees who provide service to the university.
With exception of the awards committee members, any full-time employee may submit the name of one deserving candidate for each award. Self-nominations are also accepted. Two other service awards are designated by members of the Faculty Senate. The Outstanding Senator of the Year is nominated and selected by the Faculty Senate itself by secret ballot. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee Special Service Award is presented at the discretion of the Senate Executive Committee.