Staff Advisory Council
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Our Role in the College
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) serves as an advisory body to the dean on matters of interest and importance to the staff of the school and encourages the input of staff on developing ideas for improvement. Information is channeled to the Dean from the SAC for review and approval.
SAC Members 2024-25
Committees
- Professional Development: Sydney Zentell
- Social/Outreach/Communication: TBA
- Conference: Kory Douglas
Staff Awards
Outstanding Staff Supervisor
- 2023: Kayla McGee
- 2022: Kelley O’Neal
- 2021: Jill Hobbs
- 2020: no nominees
- 2019: Ambyr Rios
- 2018: Bruce Hanik
The selection committee will focus on the following evaluation attributes for this award category: Outstanding Staff Supervisor – This award recognizes a staff member who best exemplifies outstanding leadership in the pursuit of performance excellence and who has done the most to further the performance of their staff in the School of Education & Human Development. The recipient of this award should exhibit innovative and motivational leadership impacting their work environment.
- Provides an environment in which staff are valued and given the opportunity to excel
- Effectively makes decisions while encouraging staff to contribute to discussions that positively impact the quality of their work and environment
- Encourages new ideas and creativity while exhibiting leadership qualities that are consistently outstanding and outside the normal scope of his/her duties
Selection: Review and selection of 2024 awardees will be made by a panel comprised of the 2023 school award recipients.
Outstanding in Student Relationships
- 2023: Jane Rankin
- 2022: Ambyr Rios
- 2021: Kara Bond
- 2020: Kerri Smith
- 2019: Kristy Anderson
- 2018: Kelley O’Neal
The selection committee will focus on the following evaluation attributes for this award category: Student Relationships – This award recognizes a staff member who has provided outstanding service to individual students or student groups on a consistent basis, whether through personal advising, program development or improvements to the School of Education & Human Development systems and policies affecting students. The recipient of this award should exhibit concern for the welfare and development of students and demonstrate a willingness to meet their special needs.
- Treats students with courtesy and respect while exceeding their expectations
- Exhibits independent actions and resourcefulness when assisting students
- Gives selflessly of their time, knowledge and energy to guide and support students
Selection: Review and selection of 2024 awardees will be made by a panel comprised of the 2023 school award recipients.
Outstanding Staff Support
- 2023: Marie Shelfer
- 2022: Emilio Alvarado
- 2021: Christina Presley
- 2020: Susan Sassano
- 2019: Amy Jurica-Hinnant
- 2018: Cathy Watson
- 2017: Daniel Springer
- 2016: Chandell Billings
- 2015: Jill Hobbs
- 2014: Kelly Freeman
- 2013: Marybeth Henthorne
- 2012: Susan Sassano
- 2011: Donna Dunlap
The selection committee will focus on the following evaluation attributes for this award category: Outstanding Staff Support – This award recognizes a staff member who has contributed to the excellence of the School of Education & Human Development through outstanding staff support beyond the expectations of their position. The recipient has worked to improve their department with a positive, forward-thinking attitude and demonstrates extraordinary impact through competence, conscientious performance, and dedication.
- Is instrumental in thinking of innovative and efficient ways to do his/her job
- Takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and actions
- Demonstrates performance that is consistently outstanding and frequently outside the normal scope of his/her duties
Selection: Review and selection of 2024 awardees will be made by a panel comprised of the 2023 school award recipients.
Outstanding New Staff
- 2023: Peggy Brigman
- 2022: Katie Coley
- 2021: Devyn Cima
- 2020: Vincent Maldonado
- 2019: Blake Caron
The selection committee will focus on the following evaluation attributes for this award category: New Staff – This award recognizes a staff member who has been with the School of Education & Human Development between 6 months and 2 years. The recipient is someone who instills respect and dedication to the school while continually contributing to a collaborative work environment.
- Shows a willingness to assist other staff
- Treats fellow staff with courtesy and appreciation
- Demonstrates commitment to working collaboratively and respectfully with fellow staff members
Selection: Review and selection of 2024 awardees will be made by a panel comprised of the 2023 school award recipients.