Nominations are being accepted until Friday, April 5, 2024.
The College of Education and Human Development wishes to identify and recognize one staff member who meets the recognition criteria twice a year (fall and spring).
Eligibility
All clerical, technical, professional, research and administrative staff currently serving in CEHD who have completed at least one year of service to the college. Individuals may not receive this recognition more than once in a three-year period.
Award Criteria
The award will be based on outstanding service. Recipients are selected with the following criteria:
- Stand out with exceptional work
- Make outstanding contributions in support of faculty, staff, students, administrators and all those served by CEHD
Each recipient will receive a certificate, along with an award of $800. All awards are subject to final budgetary approval and authorization by the dean of the college.
Award Selection
The CEHD leadership team, comprised of the Dean, Associate Deans and Department Chairs will review nominations and select a recipient each semester.
Each recipient will receive a certificate, along with an award of $800. All awards are subject to final budgetary approval and authorization by the dean of the college. All nominations and their supporting materials will be forwarded to the university for consideration for the Make a Difference Award.
Nomination process
- One completed nomination form and one support form are required. Additional support forms are optional and will be accepted if submitted.
- Those submitting support information need only fill out the support form.
- The dean's Staff Advisory Committee encourages nominations and support letter from all CEHD faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners.
Nomination forms
Previous award recipients
2024 Fall
Tayler Mercil
2023 Spring
Cindy Seedorf
2022 Fall
Amy Burns
2022 Spring
Derek Andre
2021 Fall
Erica Martinez
2020 Spring
Nicole Leffler
2019 Fall
Sarah Rasnake
2019 Spring
Melissa Holman
2018 Fall
Val Horwath
2018 Spring
Sandy Stephens | Diane Bourgeois
2017 Fall
Lynda Root
2016 Spring
Katrina Goodall