Slides from the April 27 Annual Recognition Breakfast for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

1. Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Annual Recognition Breakfast
April 27, 2018

2. Guest Speaker
Leslie Brunelli
Vice President for Finance,
Chief Financial Officer

3. Reflections on the Year
Dr. Dennis A. Pruitt, Sr.
Vice President for Student Affairs,
Vice Provost and Dean of Students

5. April GEMS Winners
• Haven Spanyer, Career Center (GA)
• Irran Duncan, TRIO Programs
• Kareemah Hosendove, SD-UH/Maxcy International House
• Sloane Stuart, University 101 Programs (GA)
• La'Kesha Hobson, Primary Care
• Michael Crowley, Student Health Services
• Fred Gladman, Student Health Services Facilities
• Rod Howell, Housing
• Renata Walker, Counseling and Psychiatry

6. April GEMS Nomination Winner
• Christopher McCoy Undergraduate Admissions

7. State Service Recognition – 10 years
• Lenatte L. Henry, Health
Services
• Vanessa L. Berry, Health
Services
• Adrienne C. Harper, Health
Services
• Debra L. Grabski, Housing and
Res Services
• Janie M. Kerzan, Student Life
• Ryan R. Gross, Student Life
• Penny S. Mace, Student Success
Center
• Andrew W. Anderson,
Undergraduate Admissions
• Marla A. Mamrick,
Undergraduate Admissions
• Kristin E. Freestate,
Undergraduate Admissions
• Selena G. Larkin, Undergraduate
Admissions
• Sheree M. Martin, Financial Aid
& Scholarship
• Mark S. Brown, Pre-Professional
Advising

8. State Service Recognition – 10 years
• Ashley N. Elliot, Career Center
• Sarah E. Wright, Counseling and Psych.
Services
• David DeWeil, Capstone Scholars
• Charlotte H Helms, Disability Services
• Michelle J. Bridge, Division of Student
Affairs
• Alicia D. Bervine, Division of Student
Affairs
• Veronica C. Helper, Financial Aid &
Scholarship

9. State Service Recognition – 20 years
• Robert F. Askins, Division
Assessment
• Michelle F. Wright, Financial Aid &
Scholarship
• Marilyn B. Ardis, Financial Aid &
Scholarship
• Kimberly M. Dozier, Student Life
• Mary M. Hallman, Student Life
• Janette E. Bozzo, Health Services

10. State Service Recognition – 40 years
• Sandra Fulmer, Registrar

11. Congratulations to Our
Emerging Leaders!
• Alicia Bervine, Student Affairs and Academic Support
• Hilary Brannon, Student Life
• Steve Curtright, Student Life
• David DeWeil, Capstone Scholars
• Ryan Gross, Student Life
• Erin Kitchell, Student Conduct
• Rico Reed, National Resource Center
• Brittoni Reynolds, Student Life
• Danielle Rymer, Financial Aid and Scholarship

12. Congratulations to our
PAL Fellows
(Pipeline for Academy Leaders)
• Dan Friedman, University 101
• Mary Wagner, Undergraduate Admissions

13. Student Reflections on the Division
Ross Lordo

14. AJ Summer
Student Reflections on the Division

15. Congratulations to all of the nominees!
• AJ Summer
• Alyssa Rollins
• Amanda Williams
• Ambra Hiott
• Angela Harrington
• Angie Keith
• Anita Poole
• Austin Sutherland
• Austin Griffith
• Bethany Naser
• Brandon Hinton
• Brienne Allen Schaeffer
• Brittoni Reynolds
• Catherine Sturm
• Candace Collins
• Carli Mercer
• Carrie Armstrong
• Cassandra Pope
• Cassie Davis
• Catherine Greene
• Charlie Pierce
• Christina Jones
• Dan Colascione
• Dave Foster
• David Simmons
• Debbie Grabski
• Dr. Leslie Lovelace
• Drew Martin
• Dustin Welborn
• Edward Thomson
• Erin Smith
• Haley Joy
• Hannah Knight
• Hayley Efland
• Hilary Dyer Brannon
• Hilary Lichterman
• Holly Bruner
• Janie Kerzan
• Jared Sarcka

16. Congratulations to all of the nominees!
• Jarod Holt
• Jason Halterman
• Jenn Fendrich
• Jennie Duval
• Jennifer Taylor
• Jennifer Cross
• Jewel May
• Jo Sperry
• Jordan Kniffen
• Josh Finch
• Josh Wise
• Joy Beard
• Justin Mellish
• Kayla Scott
• Kayleigh Campbell
• Laura Lavender
• Laura Anne Hunt
• Lauren Epps
• Lauren Haynes
• Mandy Kibler
• Maria Lemoine
• Megan Colascione
• Michael Crowley
• Michelle Priester
• Miranda Frederick
• Nelda Bailey
• Nicole Belinsky
• Nicole Matros
• Nigel Word
• Off-Campus Living Module
• Parker Leake
• Patti King
• Quinandria Lee
• Quinyana Brown
• Raquel Herodeck
• Rebecca Borovsky
• Rob McCartha
• Ryan Patterson
• Ryan Fitzgerald

17. Congratulations to all of the nominees!
• Ryan Gross
• Ryan Lloyd
• Samantha Lewandowski
• Sarah King
• Sarah Vaughan
• Sarah Kelly
• Scott Ellis
• Scotty Kednocker
• Sharon Guess
• Shelby Gillis
• Skylar Pritchard
• Stephanie Miller
• Steve Curtright
• Steven Jaindl
• Tayler Simon
• Tiffany Howard
• Val Lindsay
• Warreneta Mann

18. Excellence for Collaboration
Recognizes UofSC departments and/or staff
members within the division who have
demonstrated significant interdepartmental
collaboration to positively impact the overall
quality of campus life. Recipients of this award
can be: individual to individual; department to
department; individual to department.

19. Excellence for Collaboration
Hayley Efland
Office of Sustainability
&
Laura Lavender
Green Quad

20. Outstanding Staff Partner Award
Recognizes a staff member of the University
(outside of the Division) who has demonstrated
significant support for the Division, the
Division’s programs/services, and the overall
quality of campus life.

21. Outstanding Staff Partner
Candace Collins
Investigator, USCPD

22. Outstanding Faculty Partner Award
Faculty Partner Recognizes a member of the
UofSC faculty who has demonstrated
significant support for the division, the division’s
programs and services and the overall quality of
campus life.

23. Outstanding Faculty Partner
Dr. David Simmons
Faculty Principal for Galen Health Fellows
Living and Learning Community

24. Outstanding Service to Students
Recognizes the contributions of employees
who continuously demonstrate dedication to our
mission through positive influences on student
learning and engagement.

25. Outstanding Service to Students
Michael Crowley
Health Educator, Student Health Services

26. New Staff Member of the Year
Recognizes employees who have made an
impact at Carolina during their first two years of
service to the Division. These recipients must
have two years or less of service at Carolina at
the time of submission.

27. New Staff Member of the Year
Margaret Finch
Coordinator for Student Conduct
& Academic Integrity

28. New Staff Member of the Year
Dr. Ambra Hiott
Leadership and Service Center Director
Student Life

29. New Staff Member of the Year
Ryan Patterson
Leadership Coach, Leadership & Service Center
Student Life

30. New Staff Member of the Year
Jennifer Taylor
Program Coordinator - Stand Up Carolina
SAVIP, Student Health Services

31. Continuing Excellence
2-5 years
Recognizes employees who have been at the
institution for at least two years, but less than
five who have contributed to the success of the
organization through their use of personal
initiative, analytical and critical thinking skills
and problem-solving capability.

32. Continuing Excellence
2-5 years
Samantha Lewandowski
Area Coordinator, Patterson & Women’s Quad
University Housing

33. Continuing Excellence
5+ years
Recognizes employees who have been with the
institution for more than 5 years and who have
contributed to the success of the organization,
through their use of personal initiative,
analytical and critical thinking skills, and
problem-solving capability.

34. Continuing Excellence
5+ years
Dr. Hilary Lichterman
Associate Director of Residence Life
University Housing

35. Commitment to Innovation
Recognizes UofSC departments and/or staff
members within the division who have
demonstrated significant creative, original and
exceptional work that has positively impacted
the overall quality of campus life.

36. Commitment to Innovation
Dustin Welborn
Desktop and Application Support Manager
Division of Student Affairs

37. Exemplary Service to the
Carolina Community
Recognizes the division’s most exceptional
employees who consistently go beyond the
call of duty to make a difference in the
Carolina community.

38. Exemplary Service to the
Carolina Community
Bethany Naser
Director of New Student Orientation

39. Graduate Assistant of the Year
Recognizes Graduate Assistants who work in the
Division of Student Affairs and Academic
Support that have gone above and beyond the
call of duty to make a substantial impact on
USC’s campus.

40. Graduate Assistant of the Year
Kayla Scott
Graduate Assistant, Alcohol Education & BIT
Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

41. Graduate Assistant of the Year
Jared Sarcka
Graduate Assistant & Interim Residence Life
Coordinator – South Quad
University Housing

42. Unsung Hero
Recognizes the contributions of employees who
exceptionally complete essential administrative
functions within the division that foster student
success but are not necessarily always in direct
contact with students.
This award is designed to celebrate the
contributions of employees often completing
responsibilities that are “behind the scenes.”

43. Unsung Hero
Tecola Jones
Billing Coordinator, Student Life

44. Unsung Hero
Steven Jaindl
Administrative Assistant, SAVIP
Student Health Services

45. Congratulations to all of the
Winners!
• Hayley Efland
• Laura Lavender
• Candace Collins
• David Simmons
• Michael Crowley
• Margaret Finch
• Ambra Hiott
• Ryan Patterson
• Jennifer Taylor
• Samantha Lewandowski
• Hilary Lichterman
• Dustin Welborn
• Bethany Naser
• Kayla Scott
• Jared Sarcka
• Tecola Jones
• Steven Jaindl

46. Thank you PD Team!
Leena Holt(Co-Chair)
• Hayley Efland
• Margaret Finch
• Demetrius Harris
• Katherine Hilson
• Holly Johnson
• Jimmy McClellan
• Bethany Naser
• Lauren Olson
• Sara Reinhardt
•
Jabari Bodrick (Co-Chair)
• Brittany Vereen
• Dayna Wolfe, SPA Representative
(Spring 2018/Fall 2018)
• Christina Jones
• Megan Colascione
• Steve Curtright
• Alex Jordan
• Lauren Brown
• Nicole Belinsky, SPA
Representative
(Spring 2017/Fall 2017)

47. Congratulations!
2018 PD Team Members
• Amanda Castles
• Paulia Hughes
• Matiah Pough

48. Wednesday, May 16th
Register at
https://uscpdteam.wufoo.com/forms/mendw271eq5ouw/

51. Congratulations on a great academic year!