UCI Student Affairs Employees of the Month
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May 2022
Auxiliary Services
Claudette has coordinated our quarantine and isolation housing operation since the start of the pandemic. Though not in her job description, she volunteered to take on this responsibility to support students and her colleagues who were up to their ears with other early-pandemic response efforts. She's put in countless overtime hours, often working many weekends in a row. She's now transitioning the Q / I operation to the Residential Life team so she can return more of her focus to her "real job." We can't thank Claudette enough for her service to the department and university!
Office of the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
Jess has been an unsung hero this month (and actually half a year also)! She always has the best advice when it comes to how we can get the best engagement when sending out information to staff or students. With the need for grads to download tickets to two events plus the overload of information we send, sometimes directions get lost or students don't read all the info. In comes Jess saving the day with the best "How To" guide for the students to follow to help them. With our Commencement office planning 10 events + the big Angel stadium ceremony, Jess has saved us HOURS not having to email repeated steps to confused grads and we did very little troubleshooting because of her detailed guide that helped our students get their tickets. This is an example of the many things she does every month to help the Commencement office and all while she's doing the job of 3 people with sending out information for the whole Student Affairs division and helping with everyone's creative needs. Thank you for everything you do!
Student Life & Leadership
Michelle Moran has been an outstanding contributor to not just OAISC but to the campus at large. Michelle is one of our more senior investigators who maintains a very large case load consisting of Academic Integrity cases, Student Conduct cases, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment cases. This month, Michelle has adjudicated at least three high-level cases including a case involving eight parties and an attempt to harm another student with a weapon. Michelle has also adjudicated two Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment cases resulting in proposed sanctions of dismissal from the university. One of which included a curve ball of sorts that required immediate and timely follow up with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Each of these cases required hours of follow up with campus partners including Student Housing, the Office of Campus Social Work, UCI Police, and Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity. In addition to the follow up to investigate, Michelle is required to write concise and thorough decisions that can withstand the scrutiny of appeal.
Wellness, Health & Counseling Services
Although she has just recently returned from a 9 month leave, Dr. Rebecca Rootlieb has resumed to her position as the Senior Lead Physician at the Student Health Center with both energy and enthusiasm, and takes the lead in involving others and in promoting a spirit of mutual support. She excels in creative thinking and developing new perspectives and works to challenge conventional ways, value practices, and lead changes that enhance effectiveness through her participation in multiple committees. She champions changes and innovations to maximize engagement and work results, and does her best to empower and enable our providers to explore and implement valued opportunities. She anticipates information needed, and stimulates sharing of information and current trends, which has been critical for our providers in treating COVID. She demonstrates superior interpersonal skills, is collaborative and respected by others, and is sought after to participate in or lead across organizational work groups. She creates and models a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity. In the short time of Dr. Rootlieb's return, she has already picked up where she left off, and we are incredibly proud of her resilience and continued commitment to the success of our Student Health Center, and to the health of our patients.
About the Program
The Student Affairs Employee of the Month program will recognize contributions of staff employees from each cluster in the Division of Student Affairs.
Employees are nominated by their colleagues and reviewed by a committee of campus partners who select the recipients.
Eligibility
Currently employed staff.
Student staff, temporary staff or third party staff are not eligible.
Recognition
Staff who are recognized as employees of the month will be highlighted in our quarterly newsletter and will be eligible for Employee of the Year. All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition. There is no financial compensation connected to this award.
For questions please contact Alexandra Murillo.
Criteria for Nomination & Selection
A scoring model will be used by the Employee of the Month Selection Committee based upon the following criteria. However, an employee need not meet all these requirements to receive the award. In order for the committee to fully evaluate the nominated employee’s attributes and/or achievements, it is important that specific examples are cited in the nomination.
Innovation
When a staff member, office or group that has generated one or more creative and sustainable programs or initiatives within the last month to forward the Student Affairs Division mission.
Excellence in Collaboration
When a staff member, office or group that has successfully partnered with colleagues from the Student Affairs Division or UCI community during the past month to create programming, activities and initiatives that enrich the UCI student experience.
Social Justice
When a SA staff member, unit or group who has engaged in activities and programming that promotes a UCI community that is equitable, inclusive and meets the needs of all members of the community.
Distinguished Service
When a SA staff member, unit or group that demonstrates excellence in leadership, service, development, mentoring or long-term service to the UCI community.
Unsung Hero Award
When a SA staff member who works consistently and performs their responsibilities in a manner that enhances the work environment of the greater Student Affairs Division.
Nomination Due Dates
2022
January: February 4
February: March 4
March: April 2
April: May 7
May: June 4
June: July 9
July: August 6
August: September 3
September: October 8
October: November 5
November: December 3
December: January 7, 2023
