For information on how to nominate employees, read this article about the New Service Recognition Plan.
This week’s recipients are:
Irene Quinlan, senior academic advisor, Office of the Provost
Irene successfully co-led the hiring, training and supervising of the academic advising peer advisors who assisted new students with registration questions. She also researched technology to best serve students during registration for fall. – LB Brown
Nicole Nungaray, academic advisor, Office of the Provost
Nicole did an amazing job co-leading the hiring, training and supervising of the academic advising peer advisors who assisted new students with registration questions. She also supervised their use of Instagram to support incoming students. – LB Brown
Kevin Bedwell, client/media services technician, IS&T
Kevin has stepped in without hesitation to help lead the deployments of the webcams and Help Buttons in classrooms. I appreciate his hard work and dedication in providing excellent customer service to our students, faculty, and staff. – Helen Norris
Eddie Sauceda, chair – access services division, Leatherby Libraries
Eddie has helped to distribute technology loaner devices using curbside pickup. This has allowed IS&T time to focus on resolving technology issues and get these devices into the hands of our students, faculty and staff in a timely manner. – Helen Norris
Kara Ward, administrative support coordinator, Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Kara quickly got up-to-speed as one of the key hosts of Instructional Technology’s Drop-in Support Zoom Room, where she quickly and efficiently diagnoses the faculty member’s issue and assigns the appropriate staff member to assist them. – Helen Norris
Dario Baraggiotta, IT/media services support specialist, IS&T
Dario provides excellent on-site support for Rinker faculty using hyflex technology. He listens to the faculty member’s needs and provides outstanding answers. He fields frequent questions and can be counted on to deliver service excellence. – Helen Norris
Deanna Blanchet, assistant director, Chapman Fund, Strategic Engagement and Development
Deanna has done a phenomenal job pivoting our student phonathon program virtually. Her leadership and compassion are wonderful examples for our student workers! She is supportive and thoughtful with partners on campus! Great job Deanna! – Delite Travis
Jennifer Roseblade, development assistant, Strategic Engagement and Development
Jennifer models a quiet strength, determination and can-do attitude that helped Chapman rise during the pandemic. She takes on new projects in support of our team and priorities. She never says no and helps keep everyone at their best. – Delite Travis
Evan Burkin, development writer, Donor Relations
Evan continues to lead the communications and messaging for donor relations in light of COVID-19, and their impact at Chapman. He brings a positive and uplifting approach to communicating to our donors and Chapman Family. – Michele Wanner
Laura Miller, business analyst, University Advancement Systems
Laura has done a terrific job keeping our remote team on track during our conversion to Affinaquest despite changes due to COVID. Her detailed documentation will ensure we understand our new system and serve as a reference. – Michele Wanner
Kimberly Suh, vivarium manager, Office of Research
Under unprecedented circumstances, Kimberly has wonderful job of revising animal welfare, care and compliance under the extraordinary conditions of COVID-19. In addition, she has taken a leading role in the planning for the opening of the vivarium expansion and working with key stakeholders. She is a valuable part of supporting the research enterprise under these very challenging conditions of COVID-19. – Tom Piechota
Syed Haque, animal health technician, Office of Research
Syed has been instrumental in ensuring continuity in vivarium operations during COVID-19. He has worked with faculty and students to ensure there were no animal welfare issues and their work was properly supported. We appreciate all he is under these very challenging conditions of COVID-19. – Tom Piechota
