CSM faculty, staff, students receive awards during Recognition Day
91吃瓜, Neb. 鈥� 91吃瓜 (CSM) faculty, staff and students received awards during the annual Recognition Day.听
Recognition was given for faculty, staff and student contributions to CSM, leadership in student organizations, faculty and staff excellence and years of service.听
鈥淓ach and every one of you has contributed to making 91吃瓜 a better, more inspiring place to be. The values of inclusivity, excellence and acceptance are essential to fostering a close-knit community, and we believe these qualities are a true strength of what it means to be a part of CSM,鈥� said Jessica Tienda, student senator and chair of the community outreach committee.听
The Job Well Done awards are given to a staff and faculty member and a student. Student Senate nominates and votes for each award recipient, who is being celebrated for their exceptional contributions to CSM.听
鈥淵our efforts are what make this campus the outstanding community it is today. You鈥檝e all played an integral part in fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging,鈥� said Jennifer Opara, student senator.听
Student Leadership awards recognize student organizations and those within student organizations who demonstrate outstanding leadership.听
鈥淚nvolvement in student organizations develop well-rounded, emotionally intelligent, kind leaders,鈥� said Marisa Mathews, director of student leadership and inclusive programming. 鈥淵ou learn about other cultures and identities. You connect with your peers and form study groups. You build community by watching a movie together and crafting after a long day of academic rigor. You become someone who makes a difference 鈥� even when nobody鈥檚 grading you for it.鈥澨�
The Inspiring Excellence awards are given to faculty and staff who lead with purpose and create space for students and colleagues to grow and thrive. Recipients are nominated by their peers and selected by the leadership cabinet.听听
鈥淭hese honorees show us what it means to lead with curiosity, purpose and a commitment to meaningful change,鈥� said President Heather Smith. 鈥淭oday, we celebrate their impact鈥攁nd recognize the true excellence they bring to our campus each and every day.鈥澨�
Recognition Day Award Recipients听
Job Well Done Award, Fall 2024听
Rhonda Wilder, lead food service worker
Jennifer Reed-Bouley, director of Theology Program听
Angie Washington, student听
Job Well Done Award, Spring 2025听
Terri Campbell, vice president of Alumni and Donor Relations听
Kaitlyn Vogt, assistant professor of nursing听
Autumn Neale, student听
Student Leadership Awards听
Outstanding Advisor听
Jolene Salt, advisor for the Pre-Physician Assistant Organization听
Outstanding Executive听
Valerie Ramirez, executive for the Asian/Asian American Pacific Islander Student Organization听
Outstanding Student Organization听
Honorable African and African American Leadership Organization (HAAALO)听
Inspiring Excellence Awards听
Faculty听
Shamra Lundeen, director of Practical Nursing Certificate program听
Tara Ruppert, director of Occupational Therapy Doctorate program听
Staff听
Sarah Hamik, assistant dean of Student Success听
Mary Barber, senior administrative assistant for Academic Affairs听
Years of Service听
20 years听
Jeff听Spencer, director of Arts Program听
15 years听
Pamela Humphrey, associate vice president of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness听
Susanne Miller, director of Legal Studies Program听
Steven Westenbroek, director of Ancillary Services听
10 years听
Carolyn Bray, head softball coach听
Britiany Daugherty, associate registrar听
Whitney Merz, associate professor of occupational therapy听
Kristi Preisman, director of Doctor of Education Program听
Barbara Treadway, assistant dean of Student Life听
Joshua Walter, general maintenance/painter听
Five years听
Kimberly Allen, vice president of Academic and Student Affairs听
Lori Boyle, residence hall director听
Molly Brost, associate professor of English听
Nicole Chipy, assistant professor of occupational therapy听
Monica听Dial, assistant professor of physical therapy听
Shamra Lundeen, director of Practical Nursing Certificate Program听
Anne Mejia-Downs, associate professor of physical therapy听
Jes煤s Ramirez, director of Spanish and Interpreting Program听
Shannon Richardson, assistant professor of physical therapy听
Diane Wrisley, professor of physical therapy, director of research
