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STAR Award Recipient Archive

2023

Category Recipient(s)
Promotion of Diversity Danielle Beasley
Excellence in Assessment EDI Self-Assessment: Erin Thomas, Angell Howard, Danielle Beasley, Kali George, Bill Hamann, Samantha Vazquez, Bob Kinsella, Rosie Dada, Megan Ruffin, Beth Porter, Joe Hendrix, Clarissa Brookins, Liz Thomason, Mike Gardner
Innovation by a Team Station 8: Matt Horton, Morgan Harm, Jennifer Brandel, Desiray Yeaw, Elena Roth, Megan Slater, Ursula Ganci
Outstanding New Program, Project, or Use of Technology Redbird Edge: Mid-Level Career Development, Danielle Beasley, Kali George, Liz Thomason, Markie Warfield, Rachel Adams, Timothy McCue, Tonya Mintz, Troy Cornes, Brigid Aslin, Angell Howard
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member

Nancy Hannah

Outstanding A/P Staff Member Dean McCullough
Outstanding New Staff Member Jack Blahnik
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Kayla Oloffson
Outstanding Mentor Charles Titus-Boudreaux
Partner to the STARs Shawn Rigsby
STAR Moment of the Year Jill Benson

2022

Category Recipient(s)
Promotion of Diversity Career Services Employer Engagement Team:

Natalie Alexander, Andee Radliff, Megan Patterson, Rachel Adams, Marissa Jones, Pamela Cooper

Excellence in Assessment

Nhu Nguyen

Outstanding New Program, Project, or Use of Technology

Center for Civi Engagement's Student Deliberative Dialogue Facilatator Program: Harriet Steinbach, Joshua Crockett, A.J. Biancalana, Benjamin Sanetra, Rylee Tompkins, Kerem Tasdan, Livi Swiech, Avery Spranger, Daja Parker, Emma Lancaster, Dylan Toth, Samiat Salebo, Lexi Reisinger

Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member

Sandra Nieto

Outstanding A/P Staff Member Eric Hodges
Outstanding New Staff Member Tracy Willet
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Mimi Pena
Outstanding Mentor Allan Weddle
STAR Moment of the Year Debbie Ungson-Walbert

2021

Category Recipient(s)
Promotion of Diversity Culturally Responsive Campus Community Conference & Institute:
Christa Platt, Angell Howard, Shamaine Bertrand, Brea Banks, Dana Karraker, Mayuko Nakamura, Shantira Norris, Rocio Rivadeneyra, Maura Toro-Morn, Ray Hatch, Archana Shekara, Jim Gee, Maria Zamudio, Erin Quast, Gavin Weiser, Debbie Shelden
Innovation by a Team Events & Catering Team:
Stephanie Morstatter, Kim Ummel, Phil Cade, Eddie Garcia, Mollie Alden, Mary Bahan, Eric Ballard, Jennifer Brandel, Sydney Billingsley, Chuck Fudge, Lori Hemmer, Michele Henderson, Aubrey Henson, Matt Horton, Kelsey Lewis, Cassie Peterson, Kacy Rader, Ricky Sanchez, Justin Miller, Desiray Yeaw, Jacob Lewis, Cindy Gibson, Asami Jenkins
Excellence in Assessment

Drew Ison

Outstanding New Program, Project, or Use of Technology

Redbird Esports:
Rob Bailey, David Kirk, Jack Blahnik, Tim Tribble, Dawn Pote, Tonya Mintz, Cass Benner, Tyler Hoobler, Drew Ison

Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member

Christian McCoy

Outstanding A/P Staff Member Rob Bailey
Outstanding New Staff Member Tyra Steverson
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Jack Blahnik
Outstanding Mentor Jared Evans
STAR Moment of the Year Lupe Montalvo

2020

Category Recipient(s)

Promotion of Diversity

Charles Morris STEM Social:Ben Sadd, Coree Burton, Dr. Christa Platt, Dr. Edward Mooney, Lisa Szczepura, Maureen Roach, Poshlyn Nicholson

Innovation by a Team

Redbirds Keep Thriving:Andrea Gutierrez, Brendon Glon, Brianna Ward, Danielle Markus, Dean McCullough, Dr. Allyson Hawkins, Dr. Charles Titus Boudreaux, Dr. Glorivette Albino-Montalvo, Heather Burnett, Jill Lynch, Dr. Jillian Cooper-Richardson, Jim Almeda, Joe Rustum, Julie Myers, Kerri Calvert, Krista Gooris, Madison Brown, Megan Rolfs, Michelle Starkey, Miranda Funk-Garrett, Misia Grzybowski, Nikki Kelley, Rachel Iversen, Stacy Parton, Tyra Steverson

Excellence in Assessment

Counseling Services and Student Retention:Dr. Charles Titus Boudreaux, Dr. David Adams, Dr. Sandy Colbs

Outstanding New Program, Project, or Use of Technology

Redbird Life Team: Adam Listek, Amy Miller, Bridget Reeland, Ce-Ce Brookins, Christine Bruckner, Danielle Duvick, Daryl Shreve, Dr. Erin Thomas, Dr. Jan Paterson, Jill Benson, Jordan Cox, Justin Smith, Kate Piper, Kelsey Orrill, Megan Rolfs, Michelle Whited, Rob Bailey, Shantira Norris, Skylar Guimond

Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member

Terri Haerr

Outstanding A/P Staff Member Matt Seibring
Outstanding New Staff Member Emily Nafziger
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Laura Phillips
Outstanding Mentor Dr. Danielle Miller-Schuster
STAR Moment of the Year Sgt. Michael Gardner

2019

Category Recipient(s)

Promotion of Diversity

First Generation Powerhouse:Tamekia Bailey, Dr. Christa Platt, Brittany Stokes, Angell Howard, Ny Shaw, & Jazzy Thomas

Innovation by a Team

Creative Con: Connecting to Creative Careers from Any Major:Maureen Roach,Mark Fauble, Nancy Kennedy, & Janet Tulley

Excellence in Assessment

Student Affairs Assessment Team & Network:Dr. David Adams, Jim Almeda, Jill Benson, Christine Bruckner, Laura Fox,Becky Ludolph,Dr. Mike Minton,Stephanie Robertson, Dawn Pote, Justin Smith, Dr. Erin Thomas, Debbie Ungson-Walbert, & Mary Jo Walker

Outstanding New Program, Project, or Use of Technology

SCS Counseling Cameras: Eric Grab, Dean Plumadore, Angie Miller, Mantas Nakas, Mike Priest, Dr. Charles Titus Boudreaux, & Dr. Sandy Colbs

Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member

Allan Weddle, Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

Outstanding A/P Staff Member Jenna Koons,Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
Outstanding New Staff Member Dr. David Adams, Student Counseling Services
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Paige Buschman
Outstanding Mentor Elizabeth Thomason, University Housing Services
STAR Moment of the Year Quanisha Kumi-Darfour, Dean of Students

2018

Category Recipient(s)

Promotion of Diversity

Dekesa Piña, Student Counseling Services

Innovation by a Team

Graduate Student Professional Development Series Team: Maureen Roach, Amy Hurd, Sarah Dick, Jennifer Friberg, Julie-Ann McFann, Jennifer Sharkey

Excellence in Assessment

Christine Bruckner, Community Engagement

Outstanding New Program, Project, or Use of Technology

Criminal Justice Sciences 322: Justin Stern

Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member

Emily Vigneri,Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

Outstanding A/P Staff Member Mandy Dartt,Diversity Advocacy
Outstanding New Staff Member Anna Knepler, Student Affairs
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Ashley Shoemake,Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
Outstanding Mentor Jamie Neville, University Housing Services
STAR Moment of the Year Bob Malone

2017

Category Recipient(s)

Promotion of Diversity

The Cultural Career Network Series: Maureen Roach, Pam Cooper, Nancy Kennedy

Innovation by a Team

Implement Captioning Accessibility with Office 365 and ReggieNet:Sarah Metivier, Dejan Trencevski, Benjamin Rappleyea, Mayuko Nakamura, Jennifer Bethmann

Outstanding New Program/Project

Mike Minton, Megan Kayfish, Laurenn York, Adekunle Dada, Toni Krippel, Susan Whitsitt

Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Julie Shaffer, Dean of Students
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Amanda Papinchock, University College
Outstanding New Staff Member Stephanie Thompson, University Housing Services
Outstanding Mentor Erin Watts, Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Samia Cooperider

2016

Category Recipient(s)

Promotion of Diversity

Lavender Graduation: Danny Mathews, Dave Bentlin, Mandy Dartt, Art Munin, Aric Faulkner, Katie Schuette, & Mary Dougherty

Innovation by a Team N.A.T Off-Campus Interventions: Janice Blair, Greg Leipold, Harriett Steinbach, Amanda Street, & Greg Troemel
Outstanding New Program/Project

Student Affairs Guidebook: Katy Killian, Sarah Schlagetter, Erin Watts, Susan Whitsitt, Michelle Halpin, Lupe Montalvo, Bridget Reeland, Dianne Feasley, Emily Derege, Andy Read, Terri Haerr, Megan Rolfs, Laura Fox, Eric Hodges, Aaron Woodruff, Erin Link, Zach Parcell, Amanda Smith, Michelle Whited, & Allyson Hawkins

Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member William Link, University Housing Services
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Jenni Thorne
Outstanding New Staff Member Riley McGrath
Outstanding Mentor Jamie Neville,University Housing Services
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Mary Beth Redden
STAR Moment of the Year Rachel Kuehl,

2015

Category Recipient(s)

Promotion of Diversity

MBLGTACC Planning Committee: Jill Benson, Cassie Burningham, Angela Davenport, Rick Lewis, Tommie Peckenpaugh, Megan Rolfs, Aminah Woods

Innovation by a Team Gluten Friendly Flavors: Kelli Brandt, Phoebe Davis, Adam Feaman, Dianne Feasley, Ursula Hickerson, Mark Hotlen, Matt Horton, Patrick Lubala, Greg Wilson, Jamie Wood
Outstanding New Program/Project International Student Career Series: Maureen Roach, Sarah Steinhorst, Megan Turner, Rachel Webb, Aubrey Wagoner
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Tricia McGrath-Rodriguez, University Police
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Marcus Hamp, University Housing
Outstanding New Staff Member Katie Birdsall, Campus Recreation
Outstanding Mentor Quanisha Kumi-Darfour, University Housing
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Jesús Chávez, Bone Student Center
STAR Moment of the Year Dakesa Piña
STAR Moment of the Month Erin Watts (August), Dave McCaddon (July), Riley McGrath (June), Barb Dallinger and Sarah Schlagetter (May), Angel Seal (April), Tyler Fortner (March), DakesaPiña (February), Jean Graham (January)

2014

Category Recipient(s)

Promotion of Diversity

Black and Latino Male Summit: Brittany Stokes and Ashley Taylor

Innovation by a Team Fresh FAVs: Jeanne Arbuckle, Cathy Bess, Nikki Brauer, Kerri Calvert, Dianne Feasley, Arlene Hosea, Erin Link, Erin Moses, Julie Schumacher, Arthur Valentine
Outstanding New Program Outstanding New Program, Student Affairs: Steve and Sandi Adams Legacy Hall of Fame: Mark Ballentine, Jill Benson, Dave Bentlin, Bryan Gill, Katy Killian, Steve Klay, Dave McCaddon, Danielle Miller-Schuster, Mboka Mwilambwe, Pat O'Connell, Michelle Paul, Dean Plumadore, Corey Schultz, Doug Smith, Beni Towers Kawakita, Christine Tsui
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Bobbie Stevens, Student Health Services
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Dustin Soderman, Campus Recreation
Outstanding New Staff Member Erin Link, Health Promotion and Wellness
Outstanding Mentor Kimberly Hays, Student Counseling Services
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Brittney Henson, Diversity Advocacy, Dean of Students Office

2013

Category Recipient(s)

Promotion of Diversity

"Voices of Discovery" Intergroup Dialogue: Dakesa Pina, Jason Vasquez, Jenni Thome, Gail Trimpe-Morrow, Jenjee Sengkhammee, Jessica Mungro, Tabitha Emsley, Nick Aquino

Innovation by a Team Bone Student Center Late Night Event Guest Registration System: Tracy Rosenberger, John Lukaszewicz, Suni Brown, Tim Tribble
Outstanding New Program Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy (SMART) Clinic: Jean Swearingen, Dawn Sanner, Laura Knoblauch, Kevin Laudner, Justin Stanek
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Amanda Schlehuber, Bone Student Center Box Office
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Erin Thomas, Leadership and Service, Dean of Students Office
Outstanding New Staff Member Suni Brown, Student Affairs Information Technology
Outstanding Mentor Gail Kirkwood, A Taste of Excellence Catering, Campus Dining Services
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Austin Arias, Programming, Dean of Students Office

2012

Category Recipient(s)
Innovation by a Team "Cardinal Court Project Implementation Team," coordinated by Bill Link, Bridget Reeland, Mindy Mangialardi, Sarah Bennett, Christie Berg, Jeanne Munz, Mary Powell, Brett Swigart, and Haley Boggs
Outstanding New Program "Friendly Faces" Campaign, coordinated by Gail Trimpe-Morrow, Christa Jones, Kelly Shaw, Kevin McMullan, Carol Jalowiec, Suni Brown, Darlis Roeder, and Judy Hinshaw
Outstanding Mentor Outstanding Mentor: Dianne Feasley, Campus Dining Services
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Maggie Volk, University Housing Services
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Bridget Reeland, University Housing Services
Outstanding New Staff Member Michelle Stover, Dean of Students Office
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Jeremy Butler, Campus Recreation

2011

Category Recipient(s)
Promotion of Diversity "Cultural Competence Committee," coordinated by Rick Olshak, Rick Lewis, Harriett Steinbach, Michael Zajac, Ed McKibbin, Ashley Taylor, Archie Messersmith, Suzette Walden, Judi Khalilallah, and Susan Whitsitt
Innovation by a Team "Residence Halls Guest Registration System," coordinated by Robert Harris, Anthony Muhammad, Marcus Hamp, Matthew Schwab, Dean Plumadore, and Donald Reed
Outstanding New Program "January Passages Welcome Day for Transfer Students," coordinated by Barb Dallinger, Jill Benson, Rob Miller, Liz Stimac, and Susan Whitsitt
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Jason Hartzler, Student Health Services
Outstanding A/P Staff Member No award given
Outstanding New Staff Member Tim Tribble, Student Affairs Information Technology
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Allison Becker, Campus Recreation

2010

Category Recipient(s)
Promotion of Diversity "Cultural Dinner Series," Mboka Mwilambwe, University Housing Services
Innovation by a Team "Student Health Services Graduate Assistant Insurance Project," Jim Kellogg, Bonnie Crutchley, Jason Hartzler
Outstanding New Program "Redbird Fit Fest," Jim Almeda, Nikki Brauer, Kerri Calvert, Kristin Fischer, Kristen Nesvacil
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Susan Payne, Dean of Students Office/Diversity Advocacy
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Kim Morton, University Housing Services
Outstanding New Staff Member Tracy Widergren, Campus Dining Services
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Becky Koltonski, Dean of Students Office/Greek Affairs

2009

Category Recipient(s)
Promotion of Diversity "On Common Grounds," Rick Lewis, Susan Dudolski, Erin Pearce, Angela Davenport, Arlene Hosea, Emily James, Danielle Miller-Schuster, Dave Bentlin
Innovation by a Team "Student Health Services Clinical Information System Implementation Team," Glenn Weiss, Sue Feltner, Jim Kellogg, Laura Knoblauch, Kevin McCrone, Renee McDonald, Elizabeth Moore, Jean Swearingen
Outstanding New Program "Be Comfortable in Your Genes" Campaign, Jenni Thome, Nicole Cox, Brooke Hunter, Courtney Potter, Kerianne Johnstin, Jason Early, Shenay Bridges
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Patricia Heck, Career Center
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Gail Trimpe-Morrow, Student Counseling Services
Outstanding New Staff Member Harriett Steinbach, Dean of Students Office/Leadership and Service
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Brooke Hunter, Student Counseling Services
Outstanding Mentor CeCe Brookins, University Housing Services

2008

Category Recipient(s)
Promotion of Diversity NWC Diversity Program: Angela Davenport, Michelle Janisz, Donald Reed, Heather Whitmill
Innovation by a Team Fear the Bird/Bird Shirt Project: Katy Killian, Mike Breitner, Chuck DiVerde, Dianne Feasley, Alaina Filkin, Susan Whitsitt, Mike Mahle, Anne Harner
Outstanding New Program QPR - Suicide Prevention Training: Sandy Colbs, Andy Novinska, Nicole Cox
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Ruth Hortin, Student Health Services
Outstanding A/P Staff Member Jim Almeda, Student Health Services
Outstanding New Staff Member Kelly-Ann Vassell, Dean of Students Office - Diversity Advocacy
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Sarah Melton, Dean of Students Office - Leadership and Service
   

2007

Category Recipient(s)
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Janet Spera, Student Health Services
Outstanding New Staff Member Erin Pearce, Dean of Students Office
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Barry Tolchin, Dean of Students Office
Outstanding Mentor Mario Rapetti, University Housing Services

2006

Category) Recipient(s)
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Gregory Shack
Promotion of Diversity Norris Porter, Angela Davenport, Pam Cooper, Maureen Roach, Michael Lilly, Davis Morris, Bruce Harris
Outstanding New Staff Member Nathan Rudge
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Patrick Ryan
Innovation by a Team Allyson Hawkins, Nicole Cox, Latosha Davis, Jeanne Lambrecht, Richard Scott, Amanda Polley, Kristin Roeing
Outstanding New Program Kerri Calvert, Jim Almeda, Ruth Hortin, Katie Brown, Graduate Assistant, Kristy Dewall, Courtney Frame, Andrew Woolfolk, Kim Whisenhunt, Allyson Hawkins, Nikki Brauer, Missy Nergard, Bobbi John, Monica Cohen, Jeri Beggs, Sarah Walcynski, Badri Rajagopalan
Outstanding Mentor

Anne Newman

2005

Category Recipient(s)
Development of a New Program Dianne Feasley, Allyson Hawkins, A.J. Metz, Nikki Brauer, Monica Cohen, Kerri Calvert, and Jim Almeda
Innovation by a Team Kelly Reis, Prashant Nair, Sarah Metivier, Lori Hennehan, Sheryl Hogan, Amber Kenney, Janet Wulf, Beth Bradford, and Ann Caldwell
Outstanding First Year Staff Member Kimberly Hilsenroth
Outstanding Civil Service Staff Member Bill Hamann
Outstanding A/P Staff Member

Bridget Burrell

2004

Category Recipient(s)
Exceptional performance and Dedication by an Individual Arlene Hosea
Advancement of a Collaborative Program Mike Schermer, Rick Lewis
Exemplary Teamwork Binoy Edathiparambil, Preshant Nair, and Jeff Burton
Outstanding Service to Students Arturo Ramirez, Arun Baliga, Mark Troester, Ginny Riggins, Lataundia Samuels, Kevin McCrone, Pat Hasty, Rudy Radosevich, and William Cummins
Development of a New Program Connie Guhlstorf, Shauna Meyer, Robin Brtva, Jenny Bonack, Dean Plumadore, Ron Glenn, Mindy Mangialardi, and Mike Dargatz
Promotion of Diversity Benjamin Harris
Outstanding First Year Staff member Andrew Novinska
Graduate Assistant Excellence

Angela Winters-Harmon

2003

Category Recipient(s)
Outstanding First Year Member Natalie Rowe, University Housing Services
Graduate Student Excellence Award Michelle Linder, Intercultural Programs and Services
Exceptional Performance and Dedication by an Individual Lori Woeste, Student Health Service
Advancement of a Collaborative Program Business 101, Career Center and College of Business (Maureen Roach, Pamela Cooper, Adrian Duesler, Angela Winters-Harmon, Pat Hayes, Linda Gates, Diane Rogers, Ron Dow, and Norris Porter)
Exemplary Teamwork Residence Hall lobby Enhancement Project, University Housing Services and Facilities Services (Doug Abbott, Chris Brown, Patsy Lucas-Edwards, Michelle Kiesewetter, Cassandra Maccanelli, Rich Mehl, John Moss, Steve Pydynowski, Chuck Robbins, C.J. Strickland, Marilyn Tyus, and Don Verdun)
Outstanding Service to Students

24-hour "Counselor on call" Emergency Service, Student Counseling Services (Napoleon Andriopulos, Catherine Armstead, Michael Baum, Charles Titus Boudreaux, Ron Dow, Cynthia Fuller, Mollie Hanson, Allyson Hawkins, Kim Hays, Paul Jarvis, Leslie McClure, Annorah Moorman, Andrew Novinska, Carin Ness, and David Rardin)

Development of a New Program

Tunnel of Oppression House of Horrors, Intercultural Programs and Services (Rick Lewis, Lungelo Kuzwayo, Sandy Colbs, Michael Speros, Jeremy Schenk, Denice Ross-Haynes, and Sigma Lamda Beta Fraternity)

Promotion of Diversity

Passages Diversity Program, featuring the Guerrilla Theater (Ron Dow, Jim Almeda, Danielle Miller-Schuster, and Guerilla Theater Troupe)

2002

Category Recipient(s)
Advancement of a Collaborative Program Collaboration on "Workforce Recruitment Interviews," Disability Concerns and Alumni & Placement Services (Sarah Metievier, Christy Gilson, Maureen Roach)
Development of a New Program Redbird Career Zone, Alumni & Placement Services (Diane Rogers, Gwen Clark, Maureen Roach)
Exceptional Performance and Dedication by and Individual Michael Baum, Student Counseling Services
Exemplary Teamwork (2 Winners)

Brewster's Lounge & Faculty – Staff Commons Project Team, Faculty, Facilities Planning, Campus Dining, BSC/BA, student and Architect (Bob Preston, Larry Alferink, Doug McCarty, Michelle Kiesewetter, David Thurston, Steve Lancaster, Norman Chase, Arlene Hosea, Cal Miller, Mike Gross, Bud Smith, Jim Carlson, Chrissy Hepner, and Art Sweeney)

Outstanding Promotion of Diversity Tay Triggs, University Housing
Outstanding Service to Students Connie Guhlstorf, University Housing Services
Special Star

Dr. Al Goldfarb, Provost

2001

Category Recipient(s)
Exemplary Teamwork University Housing Services (Doug Johnson, Anne Newman, and Donald Reed)
Outstanding Promotion of Diversity

Eleanor Kong Conference Room Committee (Rick Lewis, Michael Speros, Lowa Mwilambwe, Doug Johnson, Steve Pydynowski and Jerry Stoeber)

Exceptional Performance and Dedication by an Individual Barb Dallinger, Bone Student Center, Braden Auditorium, and Bowling and Billiards Center
Outstanding Service to Students Maureen Roach, Placement Services
Advancement of a Collaborative Program University Mediation Program (Dr. Carolyn Bartlett, Dr. A. Gigi, Dr. Curt White, Dr. Marabeth Clapp, Rick Olshak, and Dan Kast)
Development of New Program

Integrative Training Institute (Michael Speros, Dianne Feasley, Ruby Jones, Steve Lancaster, Ashley Schnittker, Rick Lewis, and Maggie Volk)

2000

Category Recipient(s)
Exemplary Teamwork Bone Student Center Tech and Building Staff (Eric Ballard, Barb Dallinger, Angela Davenport, Andy Gordon, Larry Heisner, Martin Jackson, Cory Monk, Amy Schmidgall, Carlita Scott, Evelyn Thedens, and Zonda Zschau)
Outstanding Promotion of Diversity Safe Zone Steering Committee (Jill Benson, Barb Dallinger, Lin Hinds, Mike Schermer, and Mark Vegter).
Exceptional Performance and Dedication by an Individual Steve Coan, Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium
Outstanding Services to Students Tim Asis, Student and Alumni Placement Services
Advancement of a Collaborative Program

Preview "Parent Dining and Community" Program Committee (Mary Jo Fabich, Steven Klay, Rod Bradley, Molly Arnold, Juie Visor, and Norris Porter).

1999

Category Recipient(s)
Development of a New Program (3 Winners)
  • The Division of Student Affairs Graduate Recruitment and Assistantship Days (Jill Benson, Gina Lee, Danielle Miller, Rick Lewis, Leonard Seawood, Tosha Daniels, and Jeffrey Waple)
  • E Mail Express (Dave Ashworth, Jim Carlson, and Steve Coan)
  • ORL Dining Services (Don Dawson, Ruby Jones, Dianne Feasley, Mark Hotlen, Lee Pollard, Tracy Rzepka, Wayne Ellis, Delores McGee, Ashley Schnittker, Susan Jones, James Wall, Karol Enright, Cheryl Hinthorne, Mary Williamson, Carole Riggs, and Renee Reynolds).
Advancement of a Collaborative Program Collaborative Committee of Student Counseling Services and Student and Alumni Placement Services (Betty Rademacher, Doug Lamb, Tim Asis, Ron Dow, Karen Gingerich, Pamela Hammond-McDavid, Kim Hays, Rickie Johnson, Maureen Roach and Paul Schobernd).
Exceptional Performance and Dedication by an Individual (3 Winners)
  • Jeffrey Lopez, Recreation Services and University Golf Course
  • Mindy Mangialardi, University Housing Services
  • Eleanor Kong, University Housing Services
Outstanding Promotion of Diversity Jane Reggio, Student Life
Exemplary Teamwork Power Outage Team (Chika Nnamani, Andy Gordon, Cory Monk, Sarah Palermo, Calvin Miller, Pat Shupe, Jim Greene, Sarah Musselman, Les Pugh, Christ Schwelle, and Susan Jones).
Outstanding Service to Students (4 Winners)
  • Jim Almeda, Student Health Service
  • Ric Evans, Campus Dining
  • Tim Schellenberg, Campus Dining
  • Lin Hinds, Student Counseling Services

1998

Category Recipient(s)
Outstanding Promotion of Diversity

Intellectual Rites of Passage Conference (Clayton Cobb, Rick Lewis, and Leonard Seawood)

Development of a New Program Multicultural Retreat (Leonard Seawood, Susan Payne, Tosha Daniels, Consuella Phillips, Karlos Ramirez, Tanza Triggs, Marilyn Tyus, Alice Jackson, Thomas Gerschick, and Clayton Cobb)
Exceptional individual (4 Winners)
  • Brandon Winbush, University Housing
  • Ron Dow, Student Counseling
  • Jim Munz, Daily Vidette
  • Christ Schwelle, Bone Student Center
Advancement of a Collaborative Program Addition of a psychiatric nurse to the psychiatric program/services already offered to students (Doug Lamb, Dave Rardin, Wayne Ericson, and Glenn Weiss)
Exemplary Teamwork

Connie Taylor, University Housing

1997

Category Recipient(s)
Development of a New Program

First Night (Christ Schwelle and Carlitta Scott), Night Ride (Jen Cowsert & Karen Hart)

Advancement of a Collaborative Program High School internship (Financial Aid Office), Chair, Educational Committee Passages (Thomas Lane)
Exceptional Performance by an Individual (7 Winners)
  • Jim Carlson
  • Karen Craig
  • Kevin McCrone
  • Jane Castellano
  • Janna Basler
  • Nancy Foldesi
  • Maureen Blair
Outstanding Promotion of Diversity Staff of Office of Disability Concerns, Joseph Chojnaki, Student Counseling, Student Health Service Diversity Team
Exemplary Teamwork Student Health Services Staff working with Immunizations, Paulette Feit, Career Services Center
Special Recognition Diane Dahlmann, Bill Gurowitz