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2020-21 Student Affairs Innovation Award

Bruce Aquino, Student Housing, Auxiliary Services

Student Housing
Auxiliary Services

Bruce has demonstrated his dedication to provide an amazing opportunity for students to experience a treasured Sierra tradition by creating virtual SIMSOC (Simulated Society). He has also demonstrated our Housing Cultural Beliefs of "Value People" and Courageous Dialogue, through his work with Student Affairs Assessment on the WASC accreditation creating and facilitating the Sierra Program Assessment.

2020-21 Student Affairs Excellence in Collaboration Award

Chao Hsu

Student Health
Wellness, Health, & Counseling Services

Chao is a model employee who embodies collaboration and commitment to service. As a nurse who receives numerous phone calls from students on a day-to-day service, she ensures that their needs are answered regularly. Chao is a reliable resource and a very caring nurse supervisor.

2020-21 Student Affairs Social Justice Award

Nicole Leon

UCI CARE - Campus Assault Resources and Education
Wellness, Health, & Counseling Services

Nicole Leon has been an Advocate with the CARE office for 3 years. Nicole's colleagues are appreciative of her calm demeanor, supportive words, and willingness to contribute to group efforts. Perhaps most reflective of Nicole's tremendous impact on UCI are the words that have been shared by the clients that she has served: "I am very grateful to have been able to speak to a Latina advocate because I felt that it made me feel more comfortable sharing my experience knowing that she had an understanding of the cultural factors that played into my experience.”

2020-21 Student Affairs Distinguished Service Award

Jean Deakyne

Student Health
Wellness, Health, & Counseling Services

Jeanie has embraced the monumental task of managing the scheduling of patients for asymptomatic testing. This entailed spending time everyday outside of regular office hours to create the templates which will allow the students to be able to book online at various locations. She has been an emotional support for many during this very stressful time.

2020-21 Student Affairs Unsung Hero Award

Selina Bustillos

Campus Organizations & Volunteer Programs
Student Life & Leadership

Selina led UCI's first ever virtual Anteater Involvement Fair and produced a successful forum for the campus community to experience campus life in a virtual setting. This experience wouldn’t have existed without the hard work and the leadership that she has brought. Selina is tech savvy, quick-thinking, communicative, and is always thinking about the experience of the students.

2020-21 Student Affairs Employee of the Year

Amaris Tang

Student Housing
Auxiliary Services

Amaris did a great job at role-modeling flexibility by responding to the necessary changes required by COVID-19. Amaris also provided frequent communication to keep us updated and informed on adjustments. There are other details that Amaris is required to manage as chair for the RA Selection Committee. She has led the committee with a strong sense of student advocacy at the forefront of the committee’s work this year.

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.

UCI Student Affairs Employees of the Year