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Gathering Details

Please join us for our Spring Term Student Affairs Gathering: May 12, 2023, 8:30am, Columbia Room, WUC.

Before submitting this RSVP, please visit the staff recognition award toggle for details.

Please RSVP by April 21, 2023, 12pm PST. Following your RSVP, you will receive a Google calendar invitation.

If you would like to request disability related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, please notify Disability Services (ODS) at 503-838-8250 or ods@wou.edu at least three (3) business days in advance. For ASL interpreting, Typewell transcribing, or captioning services please complete the online request form.

Staff Recognition Awards

Overview

In spring 2022, the Division of Student Affairs presented the inaugural staff recognition awards to recognize colleagues in the division for their outstanding teamwork, service, and commitment to student excellence.

The 2023 recipients are Stacey Rainey – Champion of Humble Service, Luanne Carrillo-Avalos – Service to Student Excellence, and Justin Sunada – Outstanding Staff Teamwork.

(Left to right: Stacey Rainey, Luanne Carrillo-Avalos, Justin Sunada)

Awards Definitions

Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for each of the following division recognition awards:

The Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award is given to a Student Affairs employee who collaborated and worked closely with other division staff throughout the year. They treat colleagues with respect, consider the ideas and opinions of others, share information, are willing to accept responsibility, and promote the spirit of teamwork within their unit and the larger community.

The Champion of Humble Service Award is given to an individual who works quietly behind the scenes for the good of students, Student Affairs, and the University. They go the extra mile and contribute immensely to a culture of care. While not always publicly celebrated, this individual demonstrates leadership through dedication and service.

The Service to Student Excellence Award is given to a Student Affairs employee who has made a significant difference in the life of one or more students. They have consistent interaction and engagement with students; assisting them under varying circumstances. They foster students’ academic, personal, and professional growth, contribute to student success, and advocate for students.

Nomination & Selection Process

Any classified/unclassified staff employed in the Division of Student Affairs, anytime between July 1, 2022 to present, is eligible for nomination. Nominations should include a brief reason for the nomination. Any classified/unclassified staff employed in the Division of Student Affairs may nominate. The 2022 award recipients and the Student Affairs Leadership Team are the reviewing body. Recipients will be announced at the spring 2023 Student Affairs Gathering.

For a complete list of eligible staff, click here. To nominate, please submit your nomination by April 21, 2023 12pm PST via the 2023 spring Student Affairs Gathering RSVP link.

Past Recipients

2022 Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award Recipient: Antonio Castellanos

2022 Champion of Humble Service Award Recipient: Paula Verdegaal-Taylor

2022 Service to Student Excellence Award Recipient: Alicia Monrroy

Click here to view photos from the 2023 Student Affairs Gathering!

Past Student Affairs Gatherings

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

Winter 2023 – WOUcha Kucha

Fall 2022 – Responsible Employee Training

Presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SjFMGxVrSEzMwnR8dQt4vFwN1gMfO7Wu0K8junkCxt4/edit?usp=sharing

Fall 2021 - Spring 2022

Spring 2022 – Student Affairs Recognition Awards

Employees in the Division of Student Affairs had great successes and challenges this past academic year. From spearheading large projects and program implementation, providing outstanding student support services, partnering with campus units, managing the challenges that COVID-19 presents, lending support in times of crisis, or simply performing position roles & responsibilities beyond expectations, just to name a few. Each one of us has accomplished so much over the academic year and their hard work and commitment to Western students does not go unnoticed.

2022 Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award Recipient:

Antonio Castellanos, Admission & Financial Aid

The Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award is given to a Student Affairs employee who collaborated and worked closely with other division staff throughout the year. They treat colleagues with respect, consider the ideas and opinions of others, share information, are willing to accept responsibility, and promote the spirit of teamwork within their unit and the larger community.

2022 Champion of Humble Service Award Recipient:

Paula Verdegaal-Tyalor, ASWOU & Student Affairs

The Champion of Humble Service Award is given to an individual who works quietly behind the scenes for the good of students, Student Affairs, and the University. They go the extra mile and contribute immensely to a culture of care. While not always publicly celebrated, this individual demonstrates leadership through dedication and service.

2022 Service to Student Excellence Award Recipient:

Alicia Monrroy, Student Enrichment Program

The Service to Student Excellence Award is given to a Student Affairs employee who has made a significant difference in the life of one or more students. They have consistent interaction and engagement with students; assisting them under varying circumstances. They foster students’ academic, personal, and professional growth, contribute to student success, and advocate for students.

Nomination & Selection Process

Any classified/unclassified staff employed in the Division of Student Affairs, anytime between July 1, 2021 to present. Nominations included a brief reason for the nomination. Active employees within the division submitted nominations. The Student Affairs Leadership Team reviewed the pool of nominees and selected this years receipients.

Winter 2022 – WOUcha Kucha