Recipients of the campus-wide awards for excellence pictured with President Ryerson
Faculty and staff members alike gathered Thursday morning to be honored by the College at the annual Employee Recognition Breakfast. At this year’s breakfast, the College added new campus-wide awards for excellence which recognize individual employees for excellent work in support of the College’s mission. Members of the campus community sent in over two dozen nominations, indicating their support, admiration and respect for their peers. The College initiated the Employee Recognition Breakfast four years ago to recognize and honor employees who reach a milestone in their service to the College and to say thanks to the College’s employees for their dedication to the College’s mission and students. Employees who were the recipients of the awards for excellence and those who were recognized for a milestone service anniversary were:
Awards for Excellence:
- Melanie Cullen, Assistant Registrar
- Eric Vaughn, Director of Experiential Learning and Career Services
- Milene Morfei, Professor of Psychology
- Malindra Ratnayake, Director of Residence Life and Learning Communities
- Kenneth “Buster” Wilson, Custodian
Celebrating 5 Years of Service:
- Erin Sue Becker, Van Driver
- Scott Gross, Van Driver
- Thomas Gruver, Van Driver
- Lisa Kahaleole Hall, Associate Professor of Women’s Studies
- Abigail Marnell, Assistant Director for Annual Giving
- Peggy Morris, Custodian
- Russell Posegate, Lecturer in Music
- David Salico, Accountant
- Susan Tabrizi, Associate Professor of Political Science
- Amy Torea, Coordinator for Off-Campus Study
- Joseph Wojtylko, Assistant Athletics Director for Recruiting; Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Celebrating 10 Years of Service:
- Susan Wansor, Instructor and Field Experience Coordinator in Education
Celebrating 15 Years of Service:
- Catherine Burroughs, Professor of English
- Niamh O’Leary, Professor of Environmental Studies
- Thomas Stiadle, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Celebrating 20 Years of Service:
- Cynthia J. Koepp, Professor of History
Celebrating 25 Years of Service:
- Kit Van Orman, Manager of Human Resources and Business Services
- Jeanne Goddard, Professor of Dance
- Bonnie Rafferty, Custodian
- Christopher Bailey, Professor of Chemistry
Celebrating 30 Years of Service:
- Cathleen Patella, Director of Financial Aid
Celebrating 35 Years of Service:
- Sally Sievers, Lecturer in Mathematics
Celebrating 40 Years of Service:
- Kenneth Kabelac, Electrician’s Assistant
It’s interesting to see who’s excluded….
Congrats Melanie!! Your dedication amazes me.