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Staff Recognition

Division of Student Development and Campus Life Red Ribbon Awards

The Red Ribbon Awards recognize and reward individual employees and groups in the Division of Student Development and Campus Life for their outstanding performance, special accomplishments and overall contributions to the division and the University community. The Division’s Mission Statement sets the standard for what we accomplish in the division; these awards recognize those individuals who have advanced our mission in significant ways through their effort. The Red Ribbon Awards are presented each year at the division’s Fall Opening Meeting in September.

Award Categories

Teamwork Award:

Recognizes a SDCL staff group that fosters cooperation, collaboration and open communication through their work together on a project or significant initiative that advances departmental goals and the University’s mission. This group takes teamwork to the next level; they laugh, they support each other’s work, they do the hard parts together, and they appreciate and benefit from the strengths of each individual member of the group.

Customer Service Award:

Recognizes a SDCL staff member who consistently and warmly exemplifies the spirit of providing outstanding customer service to others in their day to day interactions. This person models active listening, a willingness to engage in problem solving with others, an educational approach that helps teach customers how to find and understand information and processes, and hands-on follow-through. Whether their formal position responsibilities include front line customer service or not, this person goes above and beyond to make sure others have what they need to succeed.

Change Agent Award:

Recognizes a SDCL staff member who has contributed to positive change in the division or the institution by modelling qualities of outstanding leadership, regardless of their formal position. Through their vision, their skill at inspiring, including and recognizing others, their ability to challenge the way we always do things to encourage improvement, and their willingness to step into whatever role is needed to get the job done, this person embodies the idea of leaders as ordinary people who make extraordinary things happen.

Unsung Hero Award: 

Recognizes a SDCL staff member who strives to make a positive difference in the division and in the lives of others without seeking recognition or reward for themselves. The recipient supports their colleagues through quiet acts of kindness, volunteers for the tasks that no one else wants, and regularly demonstrates their regard for the greater good in some way. They may not be aware that their actions are even noticed, much less appreciated. But we know they bring steadfast commitment and heart to our work.

Administrative Professional Award:

Recognizes a CWA or AFT SDCL staff member who exemplifies excellence in the delivery of administrative, secretarial and/or clerical support for a unit or department. This individual possesses a toolkit of incredible skills including a substantial understanding of processes and policies, a strong network of diplomatic relationships with important partner offices, an unflappable demeanor, a positive, can-do attitude, and a deep reservoir of patience. Their presence and work on behalf of a unit and the division is critical to the success of the department.

For All You Do For Us Award:

Recognizes an individual or department outside the SDCL Division, who contributes to our goals in support of students, demonstrates willingness to collaborate and work together for the good of all involved,  and helps us to advance the mission of the division and the University.

Vice President’s Award:

Recognizes an outstanding SDCL staff member who has made truly distinctive contributions to the division and our students through excellence in their job performance.

Nomination Form

The nomination form for awards recognizing accomplishments of the 2018-19 academic year will be available in Spring 2019. Be sure to check back soon for more information.

Previous Winners

Administrative Professional Award (new for 2017-18)

Name Division Year
Cody Inglis Recreation Center 2017-18
Sonia Rios VP Office, Student Development and Campus Life 2017-18

Change Agent Award (new for 2017-18)

Name Division Year
Let’s Talk Team Counseling & Psychological Services 2017-18
Care Team Dean of Students Office 2017-18
Sudha Wadhwani Counseling & Psychological Services 2017-18

 

Courage Award

Name Division Year
Dr. Kristine DeJesus Counseling & Psychological Services 2013-14
Dr. Marie Cascarano Health Promotion 2013-14
Steven Tolman Center for Student Involvement 2013-14

 

Customer Service Award

Name Division Year
AJ Primavera Residence Life 2017-18
Red Hawk Central Team Red Hawk Central 2017-18
Tabitha Mitchell Undergraduate Admissions 2017-18

 

Fellowship Award

Name Division Year
John Delate, Residence Life 2016-17
Tara L. Rienecker, Intercollegiate Athletics 2016-17
Brian Edwards, LGBTQ Center 2014-15
Kevin Schafer, Residence Life 2010-11
Sudha Wadhwani, Counseling and Psychological Services 2008-09
Jhon Velasco, CNVPP 2006-07
Kristen Lelli, Residence Life 2006-07
Esmilda Abreu, Women’s Center 2005-06
Esmilda Abreu Women’s Center 2004-05
Fr. Albert Berner Campus Ministry 2003-04
Keith Fonseca, Campus Recreation Center 2001-02
Carolyn Jones, Career Development 2000-01

 

Grit Award

Name Division Year
Linda A. Smith, Disability Resource Center 2016-17
Romayne Eaker-Kelly, Campus Recreation Center 2016-17

 

Random Act of Kindness Award

Name Division Year
Kellen Smith-Washington, Academic Success & Retention Programs 2016-17
Ronald Dewitt, University Police 2007-08
MaryLou Vinges, Campus Ministry 2003-04
Eric Moskovitz, Academic Advising 2002-03
Gennae Hinson, Undergraduate Admissions 2002-03
Amelia Fischer, Dean of Students Office 2002-03
Paul Giardino, University Police 2002-03
Kaluba Chipepo, University Police 2001-02
Dolores Lyach, Residence Life 2000-01

 

Spirit Award

Name Division Year
Arian Bryant 2003-04
Julie Fleming, CSI Center for Student Involvement 2003-04
S. Regina Sargent 2003-04

 

 

Teamwork Award

Name Division Year
Academic Advising Academic Advising 2015-16, 2007-08, 2004-05
Academic Success Center Staff Academic Success Center 2017-18
Auxiliary Services Team Auxiliary Services 2015-16, 2011-12, 2004-05
Brenda Varcadipone Brenda Varcadipone 2010-11
CAPS & DOS Counseling & Psychological Services 2003-04
Chartwells Dining Services 2015-16, 2011-12
CNVPP 2005-06
Cynthia Dormann Intercollegiate Athletics 2012-13
Disability Resource Center Disability Resource Center 2014-15
EOF Staff Educational Opportunity Fund Programs 2017-18, 2004-05
Esmilda Abreu Women’s Center 2000-01
Financial Aid Team Financial Aid 2015-16, 2003-04, 2002-03
Health Promotion & CAPS Campus Recreation Center & Counseling and Psychological Services 2015-16
Hispanic Student College Institute Undergraduate Admissions 2016-17
Intercollegiate Athletics Staff Intercollegiate Athletics 2007-08
John Davis Intercollegiate Athletics 2012-13
Joseph Savoia Intercollegiate Athletics 2012-13
Julie Fleming Center for Student Involvment 2012-13
Kelly O’Connor Campus Recreation Center 2012-13
Leadership Programs Center for Student Involvement 2014-15
Mario Rapetti Residence Life 2012-13
New Student Experience Team New Student 2007-08, 2003-04, 2002-03
OneMontclair Student Core Team: Cross Divisional Committee 2015-16
Pre-Enrollment Specialist Undergraduate Admissions 2016-17
Prof Development Series Planning Committee Divisional Committee 2003-04
Registrar’s Office Registrar’s Office 2003-04, 2002-03
Residence Life Residence 2014-15, 2009-10, 2007-08, 2005-06, 2002-03
SDCL Tech Team SDCL Tech 2017-18, 2015-16, 2009-10, 2004-05
Sodexho Team Dining Services 2004-05
Stephanie Sabaliauskas Intercollegiate Athletics 2004-05
Student Involvement & Health Promotion Center for Student Involvement and Campus Recreation Center 2016-17
Susan Gutowski Academic Advising 2002-03
Suzanne Pasquino Enrollment Management 2002-03
Undergraduate Admissions Team Undergraduate Admissions 2002-03
University Health Center University Health 2015-16, 2009-10, 2001-02
University Police Staff University Police 2009-10, 2003-04
Welcome Week Committee Cross Divisional Committee 2002-03

 

Unsung Hero Award

Name Division Year
James Anderson Financial Aid 2017-18
Jillian Ploskonka Center for Leadership and Engagement 2017-18
Stacy Robinson-McConnell 2014-15
Andrew Pignataro Auxiliary Services 2013-14
Jeanine Stroh Residence Life 2013-14

 

Vice President’s Award

Holly Gera Intercollegiate Athletics 2017-18
Bertha Diggs Educational Opportunity Fund Programs 2016-17
Jordanna Maziarz Undergraduateersity Admissions 2016-17
Carol Miller University Healthersity Center 2015-16
Fatima deCarvalho Dean of Students Office 2015-16
James Davison Enrollment Management 2015-16
Reggie Walker Educational Opportunity Fund Programs 2015-16
Sonja G. Tillman Student Center 2015-16
Tara Parker University Health Center 2015-16
Jaclyn Friedman-Lombardo Counseling and Psychological Services 2014-15
Officer Falco University Police 2014-15
Lisa Weinberg Counseling and Psychological Services 2013-14
Vincent Maffei Financial Aid 2013-14
Colleen Barbella Student Academic Services 2012-13
Denise Rodak Center for Advising and Student Transitions 2012-13
Susan Gutowski Center for Advising and Student Transitions 2012-13
Tara Morlando-Zurlo Student Academic Services 2012-13
Thea E. Dyer Residence Life 2012-13
Allyson Straker-Banks Student Academic Services 2011-12
Fred Stolarski Undergraduate Admissions 2011-12
Pat Fischer Dean of Students Office 2011-12
Keith Fonseca Campus Recreation Center 2009-10
Mary Murphy Undergraduate Admissions 2008-09
Allyson Straker-Banks Student Academic Services 2007-08
Andrew Pignataro Auxiliary Services 2006-07
Joseph Rodak ID Card Office 2006-07
Janine Jakubas University Police 2005-06
Kieran Barrett University Police 2005-06
Lee Castro University Police 2005-06
Fred Stolarski Undergraduate Admissions 2004-05
Margaree Coleman-Carter Dean of Students Office 2004-05
Richard Williams University Police 2004-05
Susan Walker Counseling and Psychological Services 2004-05
Brian Sentowski 2003-04
Fatima deCarvalho Center for Student Involvement 2003-04
Janice Reed Center for Academic Development & Advising 2003-04
Linda Smith Disability Resource Center 2003-04
Troy Sessoms Intercollegiate Athletics 2003-04
Vincent Maffei Financial Aid 2003-04
Ben Brennan Counseling and Psychological Services 2002-03
Carlos Espinoza ID Card Office 2002-03
Donna Barry University Health Center 2002-03
Gail Feinbloom Academic Advising 2002-03
Jamal Shahin Center for Academic Development & Advising 2002-03
Mary Murphy Undergraduate Admissions 2002-03
Regina Sargent Residence Life 2002-03
Reginald Ross Enrollment Management 2002-03
Robb Rehberg Emergency Medical Services 2002-03
Theresa Giardino Residence Life 2002-03
Debbie Solomine Registrar 2000-01
Todd Weinman Counseling and Psychological Services 2000-01
Virginia Salas VP Office Student Development and Campus Life 2000-01

 

For All You Do For Us Award (External to the Division)

Name Division Year
Karolina Maneva-Jakimoska Division of Information Technology 2017-2018
Catering Team Dining Services 2017-18
Parking & Transportation Services Team Parking & Transportation Services 2017-18
Andrew Wiese College of Science & Mathematics 2015-16
Christine Sandella  Academic Affairs 2015-16
James Lopes Human Resources 2015-16
David Josephson Budget & Planning 2012-13
Michael Zanko Facilities 2012-13
Sharon Mahoney Facilities 2012-13
Counseling & Educational Leadership Team Dept of Counseling & Educational Leadership 2010-11
Marketing & Graphic Services Team University Marketing 2009-10
University Communications Team University Communications 2009-10
Facilities Services Team Facilities 2008-09
Ruth Zerwitz-Berenson Teacher Education 2007-08
Sally McWilliams Women & Gender Studies 2007-08
Cindy Meneghin Communications & Marketing 2006-07
Clifford Lawrence 2006-07
Lawrence Lemley 2006-07
Liliam Turino 2006-07
Marilynn Kind Budget Office 2006-07
Renee Cetrulo Dining Services 2006-07
Rosario Gencarelli 2006-07
Saturnino “Junior” Camacho 2006-07
Student Center Custodial Staff Team Facilities 2006-07