Employees Recognized for College Service

Ten individuals and two groups were recently selected to receive IC Choice Awards. The awards program, initiated last year, was developed to recognize employees making significant contributions to the College community and to establish a system for rewarding distinguished and innovative service that is separate from the annual review process.

Seventy-five nominations from across campus were evaluated by a panel of five staff members randomly selected from a list of volunteer reviewers. Individual winners received $1,000. Members of the award-winning groups each received $250.

All staff members are eligible to receive IC Choice Awards. An employee can be self-nominated or nominated by a supervisor, coworker, faculty member, or student. Nominees must show accomplishment in at least one of the areas listed below:

Initiative — This criterion is used to recognize individual creativity in proposing new or improved work methods, ideas, projects, or approaches that contribute positively to individual or department results.

Commitment — This criterion is intended to reward individuals who have demonstrated commitment to their department and the College by regularly making a full and positive contribution for a number of years.

Support — This criterion recognizes individuals for giving their talents and efforts in support of others in an extraordinary way.

Accomplishment — This criterion recognizes individuals for creating and/or producing a substantive project or program for a department or the College.

Information regarding nominations for the next round of awards will be provided by the Office of Human Resources.

Kudos to this year’s recipients:

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

John Bradac, career services, was recognized for his diligent efforts on behalf of students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding career and personal- development issues.

Roger Casterline, grounds, was honored for ensuring excellence in the maintenance of all College properties.

Roger Eslinger, Campus Center and activities, was recognized for creating an atmosphere that embraces the Campus Center’s many constituencies.

Susan Greene, biology, was recognized for her expertise as a lab technician as well as for her extraordinary efforts in building relationships with alumni.

Michael Lewis, campus safety, was recognized for possessing the knowledge and leadership needed to ensure the College’s compliance with the rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Debra Manzer, occupational therapy, was recognized as an administrative assistant whose initiative and hard work strengthen her department and benefit her coworkers.

Doris Parker, physical plant, was honored for her diligence and dedication in ensuring the success of the annual employee picnic.

Holly Tavelli, admission, was recognized for her tireless efforts in representing the College to prospective students and their parents as well as to alumni and a host of other constituencies.

Tina Thurston, college relations, was recognized for her extraordinary support of her coworkers and for her efforts in coordinating the production of the College directory.

Barbara Willett, philosophy and religion, was recognized for her role in helping develop the new environmental studies program curriculum.

GROUP AWARDS

Online registration group was recognized for its efforts in developing and implementing the online registration system. Members: Martin Berlinrood, John Bonaguro, Rick Chandler, Connie Cross, Christine Davie, Ed Fuller, Lynnette Hatch, Lorie Holmes-VanDusen, Virginia Mansfield-Richardson, Christina Pan, Wendy Penfold, John Stanton.

Staff benefits committee group was honored for proposing and implementing an enhanced early-retirement option for 55-year-old employees with 20 years of service. Members: Tom Carrier, Theresa Klinger, Deb Merriman, Peggy Termina, Sue Vrzal, Gladys Ward.