Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Staff

A&S Staff Awards 2010

The 2010 A&S Staff Awards included new categories of awards to reward and recognize the extraordinary efforts of Staff of the College of Arts and Sciences. A special award was created in honor of the late Margie Folden, a long-time staffer in A&S who passed away this fall. Congratulations to all of the 2010 A&S Staff Award nominees and award recipients!

Staff Diversity Champion Award: Narjis Nichole Abdul-Majid, Honors Program
GEM Award - “Going the Extra Mile”
This award is to recognize a staff member who has gone “above and beyond the call of duty” in a particular situation.

Nominees: Keneka Cheatham, Department of Communication; LyShanna Cunningham, Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office; Judy Felli, Department of Biology; Lindsey Brown Ronay, from the A&S Dean’s Office
2010 College of Arts & Sciences GEM Award winner: Lindsey Brown Ronay, A&S Dean’s Office

Innovation Award
This award is given to a staff member who has generated novel and valuable ideas and used these ideas to develop new or improved processes, methods, systems, programs or services. The award recognizes creative ideas that have improved the college and have made U of L a better place to work.

Nominees: Anne Griner, IESL, Margaret Murray, A&S Advising
2010 College of Arts and Sciences Innovation Award winner : Margaret Murray, A&S Advising Center

Outstanding Performance
This award is given to a staff member who has exhibited commitment, sustained a high-level of productivity and consistent quality of work; demonstrated a high degree of initiative in the performance of functions; displayed exceptional dependability; maintained effective relationships with others and demonstrated leadership qualities

Nominees: William Armstrong, Honors Program; LyShanna Cunningham, Dean’s Office; Robert Forbes, Geography and Geosciences; Shelly Schroll, Mathematics; Rachael Siler, Dean’s Office; Alison Sommers, Psychological and Brain Sciences; Janna Tajibaeva, Liberal Studies
2010 College of Arts & Sciences Award for Outstanding Performance: Alison Sommers, Psychological and Brain Sciences

Outstanding Service to the University and the Louisville Community
This award is given to a staff member who has demonstrated concern and commitment to fulfill needs and ensure satisfaction when providing services to members of the university community. It will also recognize staff that is known for being active volunteers in the Louisville area community. University community members can be defined as the university's many constituents, including co-workers, peers, and managers, as well as students, parents, faculty, alumni and community members.

2010 College of Arts & Sciences Award for Outstanding Service to the University and the Louisville Community: John Begley, Fine Arts Department

“Pat on the Back” Award
This award is to recognize a staff member for good deeds, assistance with challenging situations in the office, university, community, etc.

Nominees: Karen Axmaker, Dean’s Office; Keneka Cheatham, Department of Communication; Matthew Church, A&S Advising; Rebecca Ledford, A&S Advising
2010 College of Arts & Sciences “Pat on the Back” Award winner: Keneka Cheatham, Department of Communication

Rising Star Award
This award is given to an outstanding staff member who has worked at least one year but no more than three years in their current office/department in the College of Arts and Sciences (from initial date of hire).

Nominees: Kathryn Adamchik, A&S Advising Center; Paula Hensel, Dean’s Office; Rick VanIttersum, A&S Dean’s Office and A&S Advising Center
2010 College of Arts & Sciences “Rising Star” Award winner: Rick VanIttersum, A&S Dean’s Office and A&S Advising Center

Margie G. Folden "STAR" Award (Service, Teamwork, Attitude, Reliability)
In honor of Margie G. Folden, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences for 15 years. This award is given to the staff member who has consistently excelled in his or her position; has made outstanding contributions in the area of service and dedication to the college; has promoted teamwork and collaboration across the college and departments; has worked quietly behind the scenes to improve his or her division or department; and who has consistently done so with a positive attitude.

Nominees: Linda Baldwin, English Department (Composition); Robin Blackett, University Writing Center; Keneka Cheatham, Department of Communication; Tiffany Dillard-Knox, A&S Debate; Pamela Drake, English Department; Brian Heckel, Dean’s Office; Becky McCandless, Dean’s Office; Doris Meadows, Biology Department; Delores Pierce, Dean’s Office
2010 College of Arts & Sciences Margie G. Folden “STAR” Award (Service, Teamwork, Attitude, Reliability) to: Brian Heckel, A&S Dean’s Office

2010 A&S Staff Awards Nomination materials

2010 Staff Awards Descriptions and Criteria

A&S Staff Development Fund

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Louisville recognizes the necessity for continued learning and offers the Staff Professional Development Fund for its talented and motivated employees. The college is committed to staff development for all its employees and encourages all department chairs, directors, and supervisors to promote professional training.

The College of Arts and Sciences Staff Development Forms

Request for funds form

Staff Salary Adjustment Fund

A&S also realizes the need for salary adjustments and offers the Staff Salary Adjustment Fund. This fund was established to support half the cost of in-grade salary adjustments for regular status full-time or part-time staff in the College of Arts and Sciences whose salaries are paid with state funds.

Salary Adjustment Fund Form

Please feel free to contact Yolanda Demaree with any staff questions at (502)852-5206 or by email.

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