Student Affairs All-Staff Meetings
April 15, 2008
Student Affairs Awards Program
On Tuesday April 15th the Staff Development Committee hosted the fourth annual Division of Student Affairs Staff Awards Program in the Cone Ballroom of the Elliott University Center. This year the event was highlighted by the attendance of Chancellor Patricia Sullivan who personally handed out the awards to recipients. After a performance by the “Murphey Melodies” (the children’s choir of the Murphey Traditional Academy) and the presentation of UNCG Service Awards by Vice Chancellor Carol Disque, nominees and winners of the Unsung Hero, Team Player and Employee of the Year awards were announced. Following the awards presentation Cindy Hardy (Campus Recreation), on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, presented Dr. Carol Disque with a seat named in her honor in Aycock Auditorium. The program closed with a light-hearted tribute to Chancellor Sullivan by Dr. Carol Disque with the assistance and participation of Student Affairs departmental offices.
The Division of Student Affairs presents three staff awards each year – Unsung Hero, Team Player and Employee of the Year. Nominees for each of the awards for 2008 were as follows: Barbara King, Sa Quang Lam and Cora Waddell for Unsung Hero; Angela Caruso, Chris Gregory, Laura Ripplinger, Michelle Stanley and Michael Williams for Team Player; Dr. Checka Leinwall and Carolyn Coppedge for Employee of the Year.
The Winners. . .
Unsung Hero: Sa Quang Lam
Dr. Bruce Lynch (Counseling and Testing Center) presented the Unsung Hero Award to Sa Quang Lam. Sa Quang, a Technology Support Analyst in Student Health Services, was praised for his helpful demeanor with staff and students and for his innovative leadership in implementing electronic medical records for students.
Team Player: Laura Ripplinger
Laura Ripplinger, Administrative Support Specialist in the Office of Disability Services, was cited for her organizational and budgetary expertise as well as her willingness to reach beyond her own office to assist and support others both in and outside of the Division of Student Affairs.
Team Player: Michael (Mike) Williams
Michael (Mike) Williams is the Housekeeping Supervisor in Housing and Residence Life. Mike was specifically praised for his willingness to go beyond the call of duty for his staff, for the positive relationships he has cultivated among those he works with, and for his willingness to support and serve on a wide range of committees that advance the university and the community.
Employee of the Year: Carolyn Coppedge
The Employee of the Year award was presented to Carolyn Coppedge by Brooks Graham (Office for Adult Students). Carolyn is a University Administrative Manager in the Student Affairs Division Office. Carolyn’s award citation highlighted her years of committed service to the university as well as her far-reaching impact within the university community. Widely acknowledged as the “ultimate problem-solver” and a “coach and teacher,” Carolyn was specifically praised for her breadth of knowledge, work ethic, sense of fairness and dedication to the university and the Division of Student Affairs.