Faculty Senate Staff Service Award
The Staff Service Award Committee announces the call for nominations in February, presents nominees to the Faculty Senate in March for a vote, and presents the award to the winner at the April Faculty Senate meeting.
Staff Service Award Criteria:
The staff member demonstrates excellence by contributing to the smooth operation of his or her unit, as well as the university in general, by performing the duties of his or her position in the following manner:
- has two years minimum service to the academic unit,
- places the good of the academic unit ahead of the individual,
- assists energetically in achieving the goals and objectives of the academic unit,
- demonstrates initiative in anticipating deadlines,
- is proactive in support of academic unit activities,
- exceeds expected performance in their respective position, and
- is courteous in demeanor, and consistently strives to enhance the public image of the university.
Award Winners:
2022-2023 Gena Shire, Academic Assistant to the Chair, Department of Art + Design
2021-2022 Jamie Gaither, Academic Assistant to the Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2020-2021 Scott Shumate, IT Analyst - Digital Services, Woodward Library
2019-2020 Cindy McElroy, Academic Assistant to the Chair, Department of Communication
2018-2019 Greg Lane, Cadet Success Coordinator, Military Science & Leadership (ROTC)
2017-2018 Betty Leimer, Academic Assistant to the Chair, Computer Science & Information Technology
2016-2017 Beth Hoilman, Compliance Assistant Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
2015-2016 Susan Wallace, Managing Editor Zone 3
2014-2015 Jamie Cox, Administrative Assistant Education
2013-2014 Wanda McNabb, Administrative Assistant, Languages and Literature
2012-2013 Pamela Allen, Administrative Assistant, Department of History and Philosophy
2011-2012 Norma Jean Smith, Administrative Assistant, Music
2010-2011 Deborah Shearon, Administrative Assistant, College of Arts and Letters
2009-2010 Donna Liverett, Administrative Assistant, Chemistry
2008-2009 Beth Garza, Financial Support Specialist, Financial Aid