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Sue Follon Exemplary Service Award
The Division of Student Affairs annually accepts nominations for and presents worthy recipients with the Sue Follon Exemplary Service Award. Established in 1992, this award commemorates the former division vice president who served the university from 1985-1998, and who modeled the values upon which this award is based.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines exemplary as “serving as a pattern” and “deserving imitation because of excellence.” The Sue Follon Exemplary Service Award recognizes individuals who are committed to quality and excellence and whose efforts and achievements are worthy of emulation as staff work to carry out the mission of Student Affairs.
“We help students succeed” is the mission of Student Affairs. Many employees have a direct impact on student success while others make contributions in an indirect manner. All positions are important in carrying out the division’s mission. The following criteria will serve as a guide in selecting individuals for this award.
- Committed to students and the mission of Student Affairs
- Exceeds expectations
- Has made continued and sustained contributions to students and/or staff
- Exhibits a positive influence in the workplace
- Demonstrates excellence in the performance of responsibilities
Awards are made in two categories: Professional & Scientific Employees and Merit Employees. Nominations are open, and selections are made by the division's department heads and the Vice President, who are ineligible to receive the award.
Past recipients of the award are listed below.
Professional & Scientific Employees
2012
Tim Bakula, Associate Director, Financial Aid
2011
Deb Bartels, Assistant Director/Loans, Financial Aid
David Schmid, Residence Life Coordinator, Rider Hall, Department of Residence
2010
Deedra Dahlager, Wellness Resource Coordinator, Wellness & Recreation Services
Mike Weiglein, Dining Unit Manager, Piazza
Jean Wiesley, Assistant Business Manager, Residence Administration
2009
Joyce Morrow, Director, Student Financial Aid
Tracey Godon, Senior Assistant Director, Career Services
2008
Juanita Wright, Assistant Director, Gift Aid & Multicultural Relations, Student Financial Aid
2007
Carol Geiger, Assistant, VP for Student Affairs
Dave Marchesani, Academic Advisor & Career Development Coordinator, Academic Advising
2006
Chris Denison, Assoc Director Facilities & Operations, Wellness & Recreation Services Administration
2005
Rosie Lang, Dining Unit Manager, Rialto Dining
Shelley Pruess, Manager, Essentials
Lyn Redington, Director of Residence Life, Residence Hall Program Administration
2004
Libby Vanderwall, Events Coordinator, Career Services
2003
Bruce Forystek, Physician, Student Health Clinic Patient Care
Nancy Lindgard, Technology Coordinator, Residence Administration
2002
Connie Hansen, Assistant Alumni Director/Programming, Alumni Relations
Jane Moen, Complex Coordinator, Roth, Department of Residence
2001
Jackie Grieger, Manager, custodial services
Mona Milius,Associate Director of Residence Dining
Jean Neibauer, Director, Academic Advising
2000
Gary Daters, Residence System Business Manager, Residence Administration
1999
Dennis Hendrickson, Associate Director of Admissions
Russ Rolinger, Assistant Manager, Campbell Hall Dining Center,
1998
Karen Agee, Reading & Learning Coordinator, Academic Learning Center
1997
Margaret Empie, Assistant Director, Dining Special Services
1996
Carol Fletcher, Assistant Director Residential Dining, Dining Services Administration
1995
Doug Koschmeder, Associate Registrar, Registrar's Office
1994
Carolyn Young, Manager, Prexy's
1993
Reginald Green, Director of Academic Services
Joan Thompson, Health Educator & Victim Services Advocate, WRS Health Education
1992
Bob Hartman, Associate Director, Department of Residence
Merit Employees
Marilyn Even, Custodian, Campbell Hall, Department of Residence
Shelly Grant, Piazza Food Services Supervisor, Department of Residence
Denise Parks, Clerk III, Financial Aid
2011
Ruther Dixon, Secretary, Bartlett Hall, Department of Residence
Darla Smith, Custodian, Dancer Hall, Department of Residence
2010
Rita Truex, Food Service Supervisor, Fresh Beginnings
2009
Jim Geary, Custodian, Rider Hall, Department of Residence
2008
Diane Damon, Assistant Manager Custodial Services, Residence Facilities Administration
2007
Roxanne Klepper, Secretary III, Residence Hall Program Administration
2006
April Schmiesing, Secretary III, Financial Aid
John Anderson, Building Services Coordinator
2005
Louie Hartman, Secretary II, Hagemann Hall
Jaye Miller, Record Analyst I, Admissions
2004
Cheri McDivitt, Food Service Supervisor, Fresh Beginnings
Kathy Wyss, Secretary III, Academic Learning Center
2003
Rita Carrillo, Clerk III, Dining Services Administration
Ruth Heber, Lead Custodian, Dancer Hall, Department of Residence
2002
Linda Chapin, Record Analyst II, Admissions
2001
Marcia Simpson, Secretary II, University Health Services
2000
Deb Gray, Secretary II, Admissions
1999
Linda Olson, Clerk II, Maucker Union Administration
1998
Lillian Danielson, Kitchen Helper II, Department of Residence
1997
Mary Goodman, Food Service Supervisor, Commons Catering
1996
Nancy Boleyn, Assistant Director of Operations, Student Financial Aid
1995
Judy Dolan, Secretary II, Noehren Hall
1994
Paula Rehahn-Hill, Building Services Coordinator, Department of Residence
1993
Arnie Leininger, Facilities Mechanic II, Department of Residence
Diane Wallace, Assistant Registrar, Registrar's Office
1992
Cathy Humke, Record Analyst, Registrar's Office
Andrea Stallman, Secretary II, Bender Hall, Department of Residence
