2007 OSU Staff Awards and Recognition Program

The 2007 OSU Staff Appreciation Day will be held November 1, 2007 in the Student Union Little Theater.

Click here to see a list of 2007 Service Pin Recipients

The 2006 Annual OSU Staff Appreciation Day was held on November 2nd, in the Student Union Little Theater. The event, sponsored by the OSU Staff Advisory Council, is an awards and recognition program for the approximately 4,000 members of OSU staff.  

Albert Colom, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Margeketing, and Dr. Lee Bird, Vice President, Student Affairs, congratulated the individual award winners. SAC Chair Carey Warner acted as the Master of Ceremonies.

Seven members of the OSU staff were recognized with the Distinguished Staff Award. The award recognizes individuals for going above and beyond their normal job duties. Nomination forms are distributed to all staff and an ad hoc selection committee carefully reviews and screens the applicants using a predetermined guideline. The committee then conducts interviews with the finalist and selects a winner from the pool.

Administrative/Professional

Suzanne Burks - Director of University Counseling Services

Suzanne is a genuine believer in service of the students and staff at Oklahoma State University. She is a person of integrity and outstanding character; handling the most difficult situations that most would not want to face.

Rick Williamson - Manager of Farm, Feed and Services, Animal Science

Dedication, commitment, loyalty, a service mentality, a strong work ethic, and always working for the betterment of OSU represent hallmark qualities of how Rick view and performs his job - each and every day.

Classified/Clerical

Glenda Bentley - Sr. Financial Assistant, Fire Protection Publications

Glenda is a key player in coordinating travel, activities and meetings. She has streamlined procedures for the better and always goes the extra mile.

Peggy Gregory - Unit Assistant, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Peggy does not hesitate to take on additional responsibilities and is extremely organized, efficient, and knowledgeable about the interoffice function. She truly goes above and beyond the call and performs her duties well.                  

Classified-Trades/Technical Paraprofessional

Janelle Ballard - Animal Technician II, Animal Resources

Janelle is always willing to learn different techniques and procedures and also willing to share her expertise with others. Her positive "can do" attitude sets a standard of excellence for the rest of the staff.

Classified Service/Maintenance

Jean LeForce - Animal Caretaker Foreman, Vet Teaching Hospital

Jean has outstanding leadership qualities and takes pride in her work. Leading by example, she has successfully improved the overall function of the Vet Teaching Hospital's Large Animal Care department.

Patrick Wheeler - Lead Material Mover, Physical Plant

Patrick is someone who can work independently and has an excellent work ethic. Accepting challenges, including field preparations for the Spring Commencement when President George W. Bush was the keynote speaker, Patrick is able to motivate other employees to follow his lead.

Finalists for the 2006 Distinguished Staff Award are:  

Administrative/Professional

Sue Robinson - Administrative Assistant, Psychology Department

Renee Tefertiller - Fiscal Affairs Direcetor, Arts and Sciences

Classified/Clerical

Gloria Baum - Unit Assistant, 4-H Youth Development Office

Lory Ferguson - Staff Assistant, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

Classified-Trades/Technical Paraprofessional

NONE

Classified Service/Maintenance

Jerry Ball - Driver of the Big Orange Bus

Kim Swisher - Custodian, Physical Plant

Also recognized were the members of OSU's staff who have reached an employment milestone by being employed for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years. The recent retirees from OSU were recognized along with those staff members who have graduated from one of the Leadership Programs or received a SAC scholarship. 

Special Recognition

On behalf of the Staff Advisory Council, Awards and Recognition Committee, and all staff at Oklahoma State University, Ms. Dorothy Nixon was presented with a certificate acknowledging her hard work and dedication to the State's University.

A native to Stillwater, Oklahoma, Dorothy graduated from Stillwater High School and attended Oklahoma State University for two years, majoring in Home Economics. Dorothy began working for OSU in 1951 as a Secretary in the Publications Department, now known as the School of Journalism and Broadcasting. Completing 55 years of service this year, Dorothy remains a loyal employee of the School of Journalism and Broadcasting and Oklahoma State University! Congratulations Dorothy!

For more information about the Staff Advisory Council and its programs visit us on the web at http://fp.okstate.edu/sac   

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