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Outstanding Staff Awards presented |
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Vicki L. Kroll |
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Jun 24, 2008
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| Outstanding Staff Award winners are, seated from left, Candace Couturier, Jeff Witt, Diane Ammons and Rick Seward, and, standing from left, Martha Heck, Mona Dokurno, Sandy Hassell, Darlene Stickles and John Adams; Melvin Millimen was unable to attend the event. |
Ten employees each received a crystal arc and $1,000 at the University’s 2008 Outstanding Staff Awards ceremony earlier this month.
President Lloyd Jacobs spoke at the event, which was held to honor 76 nominees from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2415; the Communications Workers of America Local 4319 and the UT Police Patrolman’s Association; and the Professional Staff Association.
Award recipients from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2415 were:
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Sandy Hassell, administrative assistant 3 in the College of Medicine Office of Admissions. She has worked at the University 31 years. “We always know that we can call on Sandy for just about anything — a simple question, help with a project, friendly advice,” wrote one nominator. “Sandy is very approachable and the type of person you would want to run into after a tough week of exams. She always has kind words to say and a smile to share.”
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Martha Heck, data systems coordinator in the Physiology and Pharmacology Department in the College of Medicine. She has worked at the University since 1983. “Martha always arrives early, checking her e-mail to be sure no important faculty-related or other departmental-related issues haven’t arisen overnight and addresses them immediately if necessary,” noted one nominator. “Martha always does the best job possible no matter how small the task or how great the challenge, giving equal dedication to each and setting the very highest standards for her own job performance.”
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Melvin Millimen, building operator in Campus Environment and Physical Plant. He is responsible for the Educare Building on the Health Science Campus. Millimen has worked at the University 13 years. “Mel’s biggest impact is on the children in our center. These are the children of University employees, and he spends his time explaining to the children while he works,” wrote one nominator. “He patiently explains what his tools are, what they’re for, and why he’s doing what he’s doing. He takes a job and makes it a teaching opportunity.”
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Darlene Stickles, LPN in Surgery and Orthopedics in UT Medical Center. She started working at the hospital in 1995. “Darlene has struggled for many years to obtain her RN, which she is about to achieve, while working, caring for a husband with disabilities, and being the income provider in her family,” wrote one nominator. “She is very loyal to her patients; she is kind, bold and brave, and she is never afraid of a difficult task.”
Winners from the Communications Workers of America Local 4319 and the UT Police Patrolman’s Association were:
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Candace Couturier, custodial worker on the Scott Park Campus. She joined the UT staff in 2000. “She is very quiet and does not want attention drawn to her; however, just ask for any kind of help and she is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done,” wrote one nominator. “Candace demonstrates her loyalty to the University through her high work ethic in maintaining classrooms for students and participating on division committees to promote spirit and good will.”
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Mona Dokurno, public inquiry assistant in the Student Services Office in University College. She has worked 15 years at UT. “Mona is involved in contract negotiations for CWA, and she previously served as CWA white collar steward for the past two years,” one nominator wrote. “She is a role model to her two daughters. Mona found time to attend college and graduated from University College with a bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies.” Another noted, “For several years, Mona has helped to organize and staff the Latino Youth Summit.”
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Rick Seward, supervisor of grounds on Main Campus. He has worked 31 years at UT. “Rick has a vast array of skills, including welding, equipment operations and repair, and repair and operation of irrigation systems. He is always firm yet fair as a supervisor,” noted one nominator. Another wrote, “Rick has been a longtime member of the Beautification Committee and also has served as the CWA vice president. He works directly with student workers and instills a strong work ethic in a positive environment.”
Professional Staff Association members recognized were:
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John Adams, senior director of marketing. He has worked at the University since 2001. “The University has struggled with branding issues and breaking out of its regional notoriety toward the state and national level. John was instrumental in gently moving the University toward common branding initiatives and moving toward a larger mission and vision in the area of marketing for The University of Toledo,” wrote one nominator. “John has an intense loyalty to the institution and truly wants to deliver a superior product.”
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Diane Ammons, assistant to the chair of the Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department. She joined the University staff 19 years ago. “She has obvious leadership skills of the best kind — forceful enough to get things done but without being a marionette. This is a balance that relatively few people achieve,” wrote one nominator. “Diane serves as the secretary to the UT Health Science Campus Provost’s Research Advisory Council; this is a large amount of work and requires her to constantly take on new projects.”
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Jeff Witt, director of the Student Recreation Center. He started working at UT in 1998. “The Student Recreation Center is widely recognized as a top-notch facility in Toledo, and Jeff’s leadership has enabled the facility to flourish. As a leader, Jeff is always willing to incorporate change, welcomes feedback and criticism, and has extended his hand in ensuring students from the Health Science Campus are able to take advantage of all the Student Recreation Center has to offer,” wrote one nominator.
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