About Make the Difference
UK's employee suggestion program, Make the Difference is designed to request and reward the improvement ideas of UK faculty and staff. UK values the input of its employees and requests ideas to help us all become more efficient, reduce expenses, generate revenue, create a safer working environment, and/or improve services and internal operations. Awards for implemented ideas range from $25 up to $2,500!
Make the Difference began in July of 2004, and has received 1,771 suggestions through June of 2011. Each of the suggestions are analyzed by the program coordinator, who verifies eligibility and forwards the suggestion to appropriate departments for evaluation. Of the 1,771 suggestions received, 72 suggestions have been adopted, and the individuals making those suggestions have been awarded nearly $15,000, with the average amount awarded being $250. Fiscal Year 2010-2011 saw the second highest awards total in $3,436, with the average award being $687.
There have been three individuals responsible for coordinating the program since 2004. The current coordinator is Jon Gent, an employee of the University since 1994, and an employee of Human Resources since 2006.
Remember, the power of an idea lies in using it.
What is a Suggestion?
A suggestion begins with a problem or opportunity, and proposes a plan for the needed improvement. It's a fresh idea ... More
Award Recipients
