Committees
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Access, Belonging & Compliance Committees
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Golf Outing & Fundraising Committee
Committee coordinates all aspects of fundraising for multicultural student scholarships.
Committee Members: Kyle Burke, Dyllan Griepentrog, Jenna Ives, Jeff Keenan, Stacy Narcotta-Welp, Kara Ostlund, Neil Ostlund, Greg Reichert
Professional Development & Mentoring Committee
Committee coordinates professional development opportunities for the divisions of Student Affairs, Access, Belonging & Compliance, and Academic Affairs.
Committee coordinates the mentor/mentee initiative for the divisions of Student Affairs and Access, Belonging & Compliance.
Committee Members: Robyn Beahm, Jenni Brundage, Andrew Ives, Bec Johnson, Sadie Kuehl, Zach Moffett, Stacy Narcotta-Welp, Ashley Nowak, Kathryn Oleson, Neil Ostlund
Recognition Committee
Committee coordinates annual recognition program, end of the year celebration and Staff Recognition Award for Division of Access, Belonging & Compliance and Student Affairs.
Committee Members: Darlene Geiger, Dyllan Griepentrog, Jenna Umberger, Linli Zou, Macy Carty, Neil Ostlund, Reg Hawkins
Awards
Staff Recognition Award
The purpose of the Staff Recognition Program for the Divisions of Student Affairs and Access, Belonging & Compliance is to recognize colleagues for outstanding achievements and special contributions. The program provides an opportunity for staff members to nominate and acknowledge co-workers, graduate students, and departments by completing a brief form regarding efforts throughout the year. Multiple submissions are welcomed through this process. The Recognition Program committee will review the nominations and recognize individuals for their contributions shortly after they are received.
The nomination process is now quicker and easier than ever! Nomination forms due Friday, May 2nd
Nomination form link for the End of the Year Recognition Awards: https://forms.office.com/r/3UNBWiADbe
Nomination information and awards
End Of Year (EOY) Recognition
Nomination forms are encouraged throughout the spring semester but are due no later than the date listed. The Recognition Program committee will review the nominations and recognize selected individuals for their contributions shortly after they are received. All nominations will be reviewed collectively to determine winners of the awards described below. All nominees and award recipients will be recognized at the Divisions of Student Affairs and Access, Belonging & Compliance End of Year (EOY) celebration.
For information about position classifications, please see the following:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/hr/emplcat/
All nominees of awards:
- Excel in the demonstration of commitment to the mission and goals of their department, the Division of Student Affairs, the Division of Access, Belonging & Compliance, and/or UWL
- Have made significant impact on the UWL community through the actions and values of their work
Award for Outstanding New Academic (Non-faculty) Staff
Nominees:
- Have been employed at UWL less than five years
Award for Outstanding Academic (Non-faculty) Staff
Nominees:
- Have been employed at UWL for five years or more
Award for Outstanding New University Staff
Nominees:
- Have been employed at UWL for less than five years
Award for Outstanding University Staff
Nominees:
- Have been employed at UWL for five years or more
Award for Outstanding Department
Nominees:
- Be a department within the Division of Student Affairs or Access, Belonging & Compliance
Graduate Student Award
This award is presented to a graduate assistant that has made a meaningful difference in the education of students. They are respected, flexible, and a joy to work with.
Category winners may win an award once within a three-year period. (i.e. if Stryker wins an award in 2025, they would not be eligible again until 2029). Previous award winners may still be nominated and recognized for their contributions to UWL.
Criteria:
- Must be pursuing a master's degree
- Must be a UWL student and have a good academic and disciplinary standing
- Must work in, or have an affiliation with, the UWL Division of Student Affairs or the Division Access, Belonging & Compliance
Past winners
2023-2024 Award Recipients
Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional New Staff (less than 5 yrs): Andrew Ericson / Sustainability Program Manager
Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional New Staff (less than 5 yrs): Caleb Colon-Rivera / Program Coordinator, Center for Civil Dialogue & Civic Engagement
Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional Staff (5yrs or more): Dr. Andrew Ives / Disability Resource Center, Director
Outstanding University New Staff (less than 5yrs): Amanda Boswell / Residence Life, Custodian
Outstanding University Staff (5yrs or more): David Clements / Residence Life, Custodian
Outstanding Department: Student Life
Graduate Student Award: Miranda Ricci / Violence Prevention Graduate Assistant
2022-2023 Award Recipients
Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional New Staff (less than 5 yrs): Wesley Quintana / Admissions Counselor
Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional Staff (5yrs or more): Dr. Crys Champion / Counseling & Testing Center Director
Outstanding University New Staff (less than 5yrs): Anita Bradshaw / University Centers, Custodian
Outstanding University Staff (5yrs or more): Kim Berg / Admissions Application Review Specialist
Outstanding Department: Counseling & Testing Center
Graduate Student Award: Heidi Pullen / Residence Life Hall Director
2021-2022 Award Recipients
Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional New Staff (less than 5 yrs): Amanda Abrahamson
Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional Staff (5yrs or more): Mo McAlpine
Outstanding University New Staff (less than 5yrs): Andrea Matson
Outstanding University Staff (5yrs or more): Tricia Aleckson
Outstanding Department: Recreational Sports
Graduate Student Award: Kylie Sievers
2020-2021 No Award Recipients due to pandemic
You Make a Difference Recognition Kudoboard implemented
2019-2020
No Award Recipients due to pandemic
2018-2019 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Laura Cochrane
Outstanding Achievement: Erin Thacker
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Christal Fortun
Outstanding Classified Staff: Carol Beckerjeck
Mentoring Award: Richard Sims
Award for Special Contributions: Nate Emerson
Graduate Student Award: Alexandra Larsen
2017-2018 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Theresa Luesmann
Outstanding Achievement: April Handtke
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Michelle Edge
Outstanding Classified Staff: Duke Temp
Mentoring Award: AJ Clauss
Award for Special Contributions: Amanda Abrahamson
Award for Special Contributions: Andrew Ives
Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Angie Lee
Graduate Student Award: Amber Schneider
2016-2017 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Mic Nauman
Outstanding Achievement: Michael Slevin
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Michael Heal
Outstanding Classified Staff: Diane Clayton
Award for Special Contributions: Gretchen Reinders & Kristin Swanson
Graduate Student Award: Dylan Kerstan
2015-2016 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Allyson Plattner
Outstanding Achievement: Cindy Selin
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: no nomination
Outstanding Classified Staff: Kathy McInerney
Award for Special Contributions: Aaron Koepke
Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Mary Coady
Graduate Student Award: Stephanie Bohlman
2014-2015 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Lisa Weston
Outstanding Achievement: Lynette Lo
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Justin Bolstad
Outstanding Classified Staff: Karmin Van Domelen
Award for Special Contributions: Dave Langteau
Graduate Student Award: Shaundel Spivey
2013-2014 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Jennie Hartzheim
Outstanding Achievement: Amanda Goodenough
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Michael Malherek & Cindi Swanson
Outstanding Classified Staff: Gary Heilman
Award for Special Contributions: Kristen Marin
Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Thomas Harris
Graduate Student Award: Angela Birrittella
2012-2013 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Erin Thacker
Outstanding Achievement: Angie Lee
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Jenny King
Outstanding Classified Staff: Rob Hamman
Award for Special Contributions: Carrie Bero
Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Mo McAlpine
Graduate Student Award: Colin Burns-Gilbert
2011-2012 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Criss Gilbert
Outstanding Achievement: Antoiwana Williams
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Don Hill
Outstanding Classified Staff: Pam Woods
Award for Special Contributions: Doug Kuenn
Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Jeannie Hanley
Graduate Student Award: Alli Rygh
2010-2011 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Spencer Long
Outstanding Achievement: Kim Blum
Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Rebecca Lee & Leeann Dobson
Outstanding Classified Staff: Karen Kindschy
Award for Special Contributions: Kaye Schendel
Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Paul Rifkin
Graduate Student Award: Collin Zimmerman
2009-2010 Award Recipients
Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Jim Baker
Outstanding Achievement: Michael Slevin
Outstanding Classified Achievement Award: Marge Troka
Award for Special Contributions: Kaye Schendel
Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Ruth Kurinsky
Graduate Student Award: Cayla Wencl
Dean's award and certificates of service
At any time, the Dean of Students may grant the Dean's Award. This award is to be given at the sole discretion of the Dean.
For each 5 years of service to UWL, employees will be given a certificate of service signed by the Vice Chancellor. Any employment at UWL would count towards the years of service. Individual will consider what their own years of service are. Certificates awarded at the end of the year.
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