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Nominations for 2007 awards are due April 11, 2008

 

Division of Student Affairs logo: "Creating Experiences for Life"

Student Affairs Annual Awards and Honors

 

Take a look at some picture highlights from the Annual Student Affairs Luncheon:

Table DecorationsJocelyn and ShaneOur thanks to you!25 Years of Service!

 

The Division of Student Affairs staff awards program was established to give recognition to individuals, departments, and work groups displaying outstanding efforts.

 

Creating Experiences for Life

The Division of Student Affairs creed, “Creating Experiences for Life,” promotes well-being, personal development, and commitment to the common good through transforming experiences.  Staff and students are passionate about enriching campus life.  Our community actively and reflectively engages in healthy interactions that respect the diversity of individuals and groups.  We use emerging developmental theories, resources, and technology to thoroughly understand our students and their cultures.  The Division of Student Affairs is a valued and integral partner in the academic process.  We are a unique educational community fostering creativity and excellence.

 

The Awards Process

Each award is described below including previous award winners and criteria for the award.  A committee composed of one member of the Awards and Recognition Committee and members of the university community will select award recipients.  Awards will be announced at the division-wide end-of-the-year gathering.

 

The Nomination Process

You may nominate yourself or other individuals for each award.  The number of nominations received by the committees will NOT be considered.  The individual committee in their decision process will consider the quality of the nominations and how the individual meets the criteria for the award.  Please fill out the web form to nominate colleagues.  Link is provided at the top and bottom of this page.

If you would like to nominate a co-worker for an individual award and need more information, contact the individual’s supervisor or administrative support representative to receive appropriate information.  If there is a question regarding your nomination, you will be contacted.  Submit all nominations via the Web Nomination Form .

The deadline is Friday, April 11, 2008. 

Awards Descriptions

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes outstanding service and exemplary leadership that embodies the characteristics listed below. This is the highest recognition within the Division. The recipient of this award will also be nominated for the UNCW Award of Excellence. Recognition will be for one or more of the following:

  1. Ongoing service to others within the Division of Student Affairs, campus-wide and the community
  2. Consistently maintains a positive attitude
  3. Exceeds expectations and responsibilities in job performance
  4. Exemplifies a commitment to excellenceCarolyn Farley receiving the Outstanding Service Award

 

PAST RECIPIENTS

  • Carolyn Farley, 2007-2008
  • Rebecca Caldwell, 2006-2007
  • Brad Reid, 2005-2006
  • Diane S Reed, 2004-2005
  • Jeff Lesley, 2003-2004
  • Judy Bowers, 2002-2003
  • Andrea Dorow, 2001-2002
  • LaRonda Brewer, 2000-2001
  • Judy Bowers, 1999-2000
  • Amy Lanham, 1998-1999
  • Karla Carney, 1997-1998
 

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER AWARD

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes exemplary commitment related to the department/division or field:

  1. Positively impacts, engages, and/or supports the UNCW community
  2. Continually strives for excellence in job performance
  3. Engages in professional development in ways such as attending and/or presenting at workshops/conferences, reading articles/journals, and participating in committees
Larissa LaCour receiving the Oustanding Achievement Award
    

PAST RECIPIENTS

  • Larissa LaCour, 2007 - 2008
  • Aimee Hourigan, 2006-2007
  • Dana McKoy, 2005-2006
  • Craig Wymer, 2004-2005
  • Shannon Hooker, 2003-2004
  • Jessica Burtt, 2002-2003
  • Kayj Okine, 2001-2002
  • Nicole Hinson, 2000-2001
  • Kate Temoney, 1999-2000
  • Teresa Lee, 1998-1999
 

THE HEATHER SMITH

BEHIND THE SCENES AWARD

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes the involvement and/or leadership of the person(s) behind the scenes who:

  • Contributes to the overall development of a department, program, division or goals
  • Goes above and beyond the normal effort
  • Sets a foundation for events, programs or activities by coordinating critical operationsAbby Knight
    
PAST RECIPIENTS
  • Abby Knight, 2007 -2008
  • Jason Davis, 2006-2007
  • Tina Strickland, 2005-2006
  • Bill DiNome, 2004-2005
  • Thomas Cone, 2003-2004
  • Peggy Hendrix, 2002-2003
 

DIVERSITY AWARD

The Diversity Award is intended to recognize the Student Affairs effort or initiative that focuses on increasing knowledge, skills, and abilities working with and among differences. Specifically, the person/program/department meets one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Provides educational opportunity(-ies) to students or staff about diversity including but not limited to race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, age, religion, and socioeconomic status
  2. Nurtures an environment of openness and acceptance
  3. Celebrates the unique qualities within the division and/or within the student population

Marquita Brown

    

PAST RECIPIENTS

  • Marquita Brown, 2007-2008
  • The Diversity Committee, 2006-2007

 

INNOVATIVE PROGRAM AWARD

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes the individual or group that demonstrates the following:

  • Matches students’ interests and supports current issues
  • Provides a quality educational program
  • A cutting edge style: a new initiative; a new spin on an old program
  • Reaches out to numerous students
  • Above and beyond the normal effort for a program

Lindsey Cooper

    

PAST RECIPIENTS

  • Galloway Goes Green -
    Lindsey Cooper,
    2007-2008
  • Tunnel of Oppression, Annahita Smedal, 2006-2007
  • Sound Mind in a Sound Body, 2005-2006
  • Campus Recreation, 2004-2005
  • Housing & Residence Life, 2003-2004
  • Crossroads, 2002-2003
  • Nicole Hinson, Wellness Services and Kayj Okine, Counseling Center, 2001-2002
  • Office of the Dean of Students, 2000-2001
 

OUTSTANDING TEAM AWARD

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes the department, committee, or special project group for the following:

  • Exceptional group cohesiveness
  • Consolidated team effort that produces high quality
    outcomes, professional development, programs and/or creation of new programs
  • Overall service to Student Affairs division, UNCW campus and/or the community

HRL Maintenance Staff

    

PAST RECIPIENTS

  • Housing & Residence Life Maintenance Staff,
    2007-2008
  • Building Services, 2006-2007
  • Campus Activities & Involvement, 2005-2006
  • Office of Housing & Residence Life, 2004-2005
  • Activities & Involvement & Transition Programs, 2003-2004
  • Building Services, Union, 2002-2003
  • Career Services, 2001-2002
  • Campus Activities and Leadership, 2000-2001
  • Campus Recreation, 1999-2000

 

FRIEND OF THE DIVISION AWARD

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes an individual outside of the division who:

  • Provides consistent and continuous support to the division
  • Contributes to the goals of the division in a variety of ways
  • Goes above and beyond in providing assistance to staff and programs of the division

On behalf of Andi Steele

    
PAST RECIPIENTS
  • Art & Art History - Andi Steele,
    2007-2008
  • Office of International Programs, Kara Pike, 2006-2007
  • Communication Studies:  Chair Frank Trimble, 2005-2006
  • Eileen Goldgeier, 2004-2005

 

2007-2008 Division of Student Affairs
"Creating Experiences for Life"

Web Nomination Form

Deadline for all nominations is Friday, April 11, 2008.


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