UCI Student Affairs Employees of the Month
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August 2022
Auxiliary Services
Rachel is a one-person operation within Student Housing Sustainability, but makes it look like a team of fifty are working. This past summer, Rachel has put in physical work to ensure that institutional waste diversion goals are operationalized into the new Verano 8 housing. She has also ensured student leadership is at the forefront of these initiatives. Rachel can do this work so well, because she collaborates with all. From the front-end staff that are implementing zero waste infrastructure, to the student staff that feel empowered to have conversations with others about this work, to other colleagues within Housing and across the campus that know they can always ask Rachel anything. Without Rachel, UCI would be sorely behind on meeting sustainability and student leadership goals.
Student Life & Leadership
In preparation for the start of fall quarter, Archana has worked to ensure that the services to the international student population is of the highest caliber. This summer she worked to put together a comprehensive communication plan for newly admitted international students. The communication ensures that new students are receiving information throughout the summer to assist with their visa applications and transition to the U.S. and UCI. In addition, to this, Archana worked to re-organize the information on the IC website to make it easier for student to find what they need. All this while maintaining a heavy case load to meet with international students, as serve as mentor and leader to the Advising Team; and ensures that she reaches out to campus colleagues to provide the best service to the international population.
Wellness, Health & Counseling Services
Christy has been doing amazing work with FRESH, specifically in her role assisting housing insecure and/or homeless students through our Basic Needs Sponsored Housing (BNSH) service. She has been a great advocate for her students and does fantastic work communicating them and partners on campus to make sure that they are housed and continue to be students at UCI. She has encountered complex cases of students experiencing homelessness and she has quickly and efficiently collaborated with multiple campus partners from Housing to Legal Council to Academic Affairs to advocate for students' needs and find a quick resolution to their challenges. Even with the increased new caseload during the pandemic, she has gone above and beyond to navigate and support each and every one of them. We are so grateful to have Christy's leadership and expertise to support such a crucial effort at the intersection of the work of the campus social work and basic needs.
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.
