For information on how to nominate employees, read this article about the New Service Recognition Plan.
This week’s recipients are:
Kevin Bedwell, client/media services technician, IS&T
Kevin has provided consistently excellent service in support of virtual meetings and of faculty and staff working remotely throughout the pandemic. I constantly receive email from faculty and staff praising him for his service. – Helen Norris
Julie Johnson, instructional analyst, IS&T
Julie has provided consistently excellent service in support of faculty teaching remotely during the pandemic. I receive constant feedback from faculty about Julie, with faculty members telling me how they simply could not have done it without her. – Helen Norris
Essraa Nawar, library development coordinator & assistant, Leatherby Libraries
Essraa is to be commended for her facilitation and stewardship of library donors during the pandemic, which included personal visits and thoughtful communication above and beyond her regular duties. – Helen Norris
Ivan Portillo, coordinator of Rinker Campus library services, Leatherby Libraries
Ivan is recognized for his excellent work in reopening the Rinker Campus Study Commons in Fall ’20. Ivan assumed much of the responsibility to ensure that he maintained excellent service and a safe environment for the Rinker community. – Helen Norris
Susan Sams, international scholar services manager, Faculty Affairs
From the start of the pandemic challenges arose for our international visitors & faculty coming from abroad. Various travel bans & embassy closures have & still do vary from country to country – Susan’s personalized assistance has been exceptional! – Eileen Besner
Rosa Torres, food services
Rosa has been a key part of the opening of the Starbucks for the students this spring, Rosa has done a great job keeping up with all the COVID-19 periodicals to keep everyone safe. – Eric Cameron
Bianca Turner, department assistant, Strategic Marketing & Communications
Bianca has seamlessly managed the Chapman Operator line from home during the pandemic. She is the first person many people speak to when they call us and she has played a vital role in directing people to the most current Covid-19 information. – Jamie Ceman
