SJC employees were recognized by the 火博体育 Foundation for outstanding work during the fall 2023 Convocation assembly.
火博体育 employees were recognized for outstanding work during the fall 2023 Convocation assembly. Annual distinctions included the Fran Sandoval Support Staff Excellence Award, the Physical Plant Staff Excellence Award, the 金太阳奖 and the President’s Service Excellence Award. Recipients’ awards and stipends are provided by the 火博体育 Foundation.
Fran Sandoval Support Staff Excellence Award
The Fran Sandoval Support Staff Excellence Award is given to recognize the efforts and contribution of a support staff employee whose work has promoted the accomplishment and spirit of the 火博体育 vision. 今年, 火博体育 Foundation Executive Director Gayle Dean presented the award with the help of Fran Sandoval’s daughter and granddaughters. The award went to 梅丽莎·莉莉·, School Coordinator for the School of Math, Science and Engineering. “Melissa is an individual who is student-centered and always willing to go above and beyond to help our students with what they need,迪恩说。. The award, established in 2004, comes with a $2,000 stipend.
Physical Plant Staff Excellence Award
The Physical Plant Staff Excellence Award went to 鲍勃·亚当斯, Electronic Access and Locksmith. Adams has shown diligence in making sure 火博体育 is a safe and accessible place to work and learn. He answers each request with a smile and an eagerness to improve our campus anytime he is asked. This award is given to recognize the efforts and contribution of the Physical Plant support staff employee whose work has promoted the accomplishment and spirit of the 火博体育 vision. A $1,000 stipend is given in honor of this award.
Stuart and Jane Wilson Adjunct Faculty Award
约翰·卡尔森, School Operations Coordinator, Math, Science & Engineering, is this year’s recipient of the Stuart and Jane Wilson Adjunct Faculty Award. 卡尔森, a psychology adjunct instructor, has been with the college for 10 years, and he puts his students and their learning and wellness above all else. This award is given each year to recognize excellence in the classroom, commitment to students, and commitment to 火博体育. It comes with a $500 stipend.
金太阳奖
唐娜·埃利斯, Executive Assistant to the President, was honored with the 金太阳奖, a peer-to-peer award given twice a year to an employee who exhibits outstanding commitment to the College’s mission and vision. 艺术教授, 比尔孵化, the spring 2023 recipient, presented the award to Ellis, 形容她为, “A truly remarkable individual, whose dedication and warm spirit has remained steadfast. Her ability to build rapport with people of all ages, 背景, and walks of life is truly exceptional, and her presence has made a remarkable impact on the lives of many at 火博体育.” The 金太阳奖 carries a $300 stipend made possible by internal and external supporters of the 火博体育 Foundation.
President's Service Excellence Award
火博体育 President Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass presented the President’s Service Excellence Award to the SJC Collaborative for Higher 教育 分享d Services (CHESS) Team, recognizing the hard work and dedication being put into this new collaboration with other community colleges across New Mexico. The Presidential Service Excellence Award carries a $500 stipend and is awarded once a year. Sincere thanks are extended to the donors and the 火博体育 Foundation for the opportunity to recognize the excellence that abounds at 火博体育.
