UCI Student Affairs Employees of the Month
Student Affairs Employees of the Month
December nominations due January 8, 2021 | Past Student Affairs Employees of the Month »
Nomination form »
November 2020
Auxiliary Services
Tony Gonzales has worked at UCI for twenty years. Tony is the glue that binds the student center. Without his knowledge and experience the heart of the campus would be out of step. In the four years I've worked here, I have not seen a situation he has not resolved and believe me we always have issues arising. We are a very large facility. We cater to hundreds if not thousands of people in a normal year. Tony's tact and understanding are truly a cut above.
Working closely with Jean you will quickly notice her commitment, efficiency, productiveness and diligence for her work. Jean's support of the entire OVCSA operations can only describe her as the ROCK of the office. On campus and off campus Jean provides a calming effect to students' lives whether she is teaching them yoga and the power of meditation in person, or just providing advice to them over zoom. In summary, if there were staff who uphold the vision of UCI it is Jean.
Student Life & Leadership
Steve is most deserving of this award. If he is involved in a project, I know it will be a success. He has been the technological backbone of SLL for many years, which on its own is significant, but he has also been the heart. Despite a heavy workload, Steve is attentive, present in the moment, and actively listens to understand. With every interaction, you walk away having learned something new that will ultimately help improve our work. Technology helps us advance, think creatively, and provides accessibility. Steve does all of that on a daily basis for students and staff.
Student Life & Leadership
Megan has taken the initiative to collaborate with campus offices by reviewing, testing, and providing mindful feedback for both the impact to staff, and international students in navigating existing processes in a new way. She worked diligently on updating portions of our website, forms, and information for staff so that information provided to students would be consistent with communication with our campus partners. Megan continues to grow as she gains more and more experience in working with international students and has really made the extra efforts required during this unique and challenging time we are all working through.
Wellness, Health, and Counseling
Joy is one of the nurses that serves the nurse clinic, providing services to hundreds of students needing immunization daily, assist with different roles such as triage nurse, as well as assisting the nursing department in streamlining the process for COVID testing which is essential for a more efficient process.
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 campus partners outside of the Division of Student Affairs.
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 Staff 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 letters of recommendation.
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
Nominations are due the last Friday or every month for the current month.
2021
January: February 5
February: March 5
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, 2022
