More than 30 nominated for staff awards

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On May 28, 2019

The following employees were nominated for awards given by Staff Council. The three types of awards are: Staff Excellence Award, Outstanding Newcomer Award and Outstanding Faculty Award.

Staff Excellence Award

Faculty, staff and students can nominate a staff member for this award. Winners are selected on the basis of their job performance, relationship with associates and dedication to Missouri S&T. The nominees are:

  • Cindy Barton, office support assistant for admissions
  • Jason P. Birdsong, custodian for landscape and custodial services
  • Becky Black, senior business operations associate for sponsored programs
  • Gary F. Bradshaw, custodian for building service operations
  • Mattie J. Buckner, program and project support coordinator for student financial assistance
  • John D. Chaplin, carpenter for design, construction and space management
  • Juanita Cook, custodian for landscape and custodial services
  • Pamela J. Crabtree, administrative assistant for physics
  • Christina J. Cresswell, administrative assistant for landscape and custodial services
  • Kimber Robin Crull, communications specialist for mechanical and aerospace engineering
  • Keri Nicole DeGraffenreid, senior student support specialist for admissions
  • Alfred J. Dotson, custodian for building service operations
  • Amy M Gillman, senior director of program and project operations for international affairs
  • Anne Groniger, business support specialist for psychological science
  • Misty M. House, program and project support coordinator for the provost’s office
  • Sarah B. Jones, senior manager of donor relations
  • Mendy E. Kell, grants and contracts administrator
  • Lila R Kolker, administrative associate for mechanical and aerospace engineering
  • Donna Luechtefeld, executive assistant for enrollment management
  • Elaina R. Manson, office support assistant for computer science
  • Michelle Mehmert, media production director
  • Douglas P. Roberts, director of University Police
  • Emily Seals, associate editor for graduate studies
  • Cynthia D. Stevenson, grants and contracts specialist for sponsored programs
  • Darlene L. Turner, administrative associate for civil, architectural and environmental engineering
  • Deborah Willy, office support assistant for mechanical and aerospace engineering
  • Dr. Clarissa A. Wisner, senior research specialist for the materials research center
  • Flora A. Yoebstl, lead custodian for building service operations

Outstanding Newcomer Award

New in 2019, this award will recognize a staff member who is new to campus (hired within the past two years) and making a positive impact. The nominees are:

  • Kimberly Courtney, senior operations support technician for parking operations
  • Misty Fulliam, office support assistant for teacher education and certification
  • Jessica Newton, office support assistant for equity and Title IX
  • Tammy Heldenbrand, business support specialist for arts, languages and philosophy

Outstanding Faculty Award

Also new to staff council in 2019, this award will recognize a faculty member who is actively engaged in supporting staff across campus.  The nominees are:

  • Dr. Suzanna Long, professor and chair of engineering management and systems engineering
  • Dr. Daniel C. Reardon, associate professor of English and technical communication.

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