Extra Effort & Team Effort Awards
Virtual Extra Effort Nomination Form
Virtual Team Extra Effort Nomination Form
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The EXTRA EFFORT AWARD goes to:
Anna Smith, Tutor Coordinator, Academic Achievement Center – nominated by Alyssa Slana.
“This week, while I was out of state for a conference, Anna jumped in to help a student in the Academic Probation Program. The student was directed to my office after their counseling meeting, but I was out of the office. Anna took time to talk the student through their AP Plan and make changes to best support her, which included connecting with a weekly Process Tutor. I am so thankful that Anna was there to go above and beyond for her.”
Ana Marmolejo Duque, Administrative Assistant, Academic Achievement Center – nominated by Alyssa Slana.
“Ana has been an incredible asset to the Navigating Academic Probation Program this semester. She creates fun and relevant newsletters each week for the students, helps me process new plan forms, and continuously comes up with new ideas about how to structure our Canvas shell to be more visually appealing and accessible for students! This goes beyond her normal duties as an Administrative Assistant and our team is lucky to have her.”
Eskedar Terefe, Administrative Assistant, IISS – nominated by Kim Steinmetz.
“Eskedar has been a vital support at our front office, consistently going above and beyond expectations daily. She works hard to ensure students feel welcomed, their information is complete, and she supports student workers while they learn. Eskedar has done an excellent job and is someone we can count on during difficult times. She is calm, kind, and detail oriented. She is truly deserving of this award and recognition for all she does to make our office a positive experience for everyone who visits.”
Sarah Maxwell, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Human Resources – nominated by Becky Miller.
“In addition to her primary responsibilities, Sarah has proven her dedication and commitment to our team’s success by stepping in to assist other areas of HR. She has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in her role, and I have appreciated her ability to think critically and find solutions to complex questions. Her customer service skills have improved our interactions with employees and stakeholders, building trust and connections throughout JCCC. Her insights and expertise have been incredibly beneficial while discussing HR topics and I am grateful for the knowledge she has shared. Sarah’s positive attitude, professionalism, and work ethic make her a remarkable asset to our team. It
has been a pleasure to have her here (for almost a year now!) and I look forward to her continued contributions and growth within JCCC.”
Regina Casner, Wellness Coordinator, Human Resources – nominated by Kim Steinmetz.
“Regina has gone above and beyond to introduce new and innovative wellness programs at JCCC. She has added exciting new classes, provided nutritional support, and offered complementary massages. We all appreciate the extra TLC and her awareness of our physical and mental health. These programs make JCCC a wonderful place to work, allowing us to feel appreciated and cared for. Thanks Regina!
Khadeeja Salaam, CAV Leader, Admissions – nominated by Ryan Weber.
“Khadeeja has shown tremendous growth in giving tours to prospective students! She recently toured a group of Olathe students that were so impressed and grateful for her tour that they sent thank-you notes. Huge shoutout to Khadeeja for inspiring the next generation of Cavaliers!”
Ashley Jost, Supervisor, Financial Aid Scholarship, Communication & Outreach – nominated by Emily Zdjelar.
“When our scholarship direct form wasn’t working in the final week of the scholarship application process – even though she’s not IS she has experience working with dynamic forms in her own department and she hoped on a teams call and helped to find a solution so our students could complete their applications!”
Pete Belk, Director, Recruitment and Enrollment – nominated by Kim Steinmetz.
“Pete works tirelessly to foster a culture of care and support among his employees. He is dedicated to assisting us in every aspect of our work. Despite facing challenging regulatory situations, Pete has guided us through each step. It is truly a joy to come to work with such an understanding and kind supervisor like Pete.”
Megan Casey, Interim Vice President, Chief Financial Officer – nominated by Kim Steinmetz.
“Megan led a collaborative session with IISS and the Bursar, inviting international students to discuss the payment process. The session was invaluable for hearing from students and gaining insights into how we can support and promote financial wellness at JCCC. Students shared interesting ideas, and Megan was receptive and listened attentively. I have never worked at an institution so willing to engage and work with students on financial matters. Thanks to Megan for fostering such a positive financial culture for our students.”
Julie Sisk, International Student Navigator, IISS – nominated by Kim Steinmetz.
“Julie Sisk has done a fantastic job supporting students in completing the financial requirements for their I-20s. She has handled difficult phone calls with kindness and grace. She addressed concerns from unhappy students, helping them understand that we genuinely want them here. She consistently goes above and beyond to support students.”
Team Effort Award Nomination Form
The Team Effort Award recognizes a group accomplishment related to achieving goals in the Strategic and/or Operational Plans of JCCC. It may be a task force or cross functional team representing multiple departments or may be for an outstanding accomplishment by a single department or workgroup.
The TEAM EFFORT AWARD goes to:
· Kevin Estrada, Senior Network Analyst, Network & Data Center Operations
· Elizabeth Calhoun, Network Technician, Network & Data Center Operations
· Matt Saldan, Network Technician, Network & Data Center Operations
· Andrew Guernsey, Work-Study Technician
Nominated by Ihsan Al Faili, Network Operations Manager, Network & Data Center Operations
Accomplishment: The Network Operations team successfully swapped 21 network switches in five data closets across the CTE and FADS buildings on Monday, March 17th. The project required careful planning to minimize network downtime. The team completed the replacement with minimal disruption, and all network activities were fully restored.
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