UI Staff Council: Awards/Recognition

The University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Awards
2006 Nomination Instructions

Since 1985, the University of Iowa has presented awards to recognize current University staff for outstanding accomplishments and contributions that significantly benefited or brought honor or recognition to the University. Up to six awards may be given. All recipients will be recognized at a University event in the fall. In addition, Staff Council will present a commemorative gift to each awardee at a department event held in honor of the winner.

Eligibility

All current full-time and permanent part-time (50 percent or more) Merit and Professional and Scientific staff are eligible. No individual will be selected for both the Board of Regents Staff Excellence and the Outstanding Staff awards. Staff members previously nominated for the award, but not selected, are eligible. (Faculty members are not eligible for this award. If you are unsure of the category of your nominee, please call Julie Eichenberger Gilmore at 353-5476)

Criteria

Nominators submit documentation and information about the nominee, which demonstrates extraordinary contributions to the University. Such contributions will extend beyond those normally expected or required by the job description. Although many individuals provide outstanding service to their community and to service organizations, this award does not recognize these contributions unless they are related to the nominee’s University position.

Nominations

Any members of the University (faculty, staff, or student) may make nominations. Nominators must complete the nomination form, include the necessary supporting information, and return them to the Staff Council Office, 606 JB, no later then 5 p.m. March 31, 2006. Submissions received after the deadline will be returned to the sender unopened. Submissions not properly completed will be returned to the sender for proper completion and must be resubmitted by the March 31 deadline to be considered.

Selection

The Selection Committee will select awardees evaluated in accordance with the evaluation form. The Selection Committee, appointed by the Staff Council Committee on Committees, will be composed of two Merit Supervisory Exempt/Confidential, two faculty and three Professional & Scientific staff members (total of seven). You will be notified by mid-June if your nominee is chosen or not. The names of all awardees will be announced in a University of Iowa News Release.

The University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Awards* (1987-2005)

*previously the University of Iowa Staff Council Excellence Awards

2005 University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award

• Andrea Berg, laboratory technician for the University Hygienic Laboratory.
• Eric Dean, chief curator in the office of visual material, School of Art and Art History, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Bettina Hass, administrative assistant in the Dean's Office, College of Education.
• Carolyn Goddard, program associate I in the Language Media Center.
• Brenda Gritsch, administrative assistant II in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Jana Wessels, director of operations for the Division of Performing Arts, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

2004 University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award

Susan J. Carlson, RD Dietitian, Food and Nutrition Services
Keith A. Miller, Senior ERD Machinist, Department of Psychology
Jacqueline Nelson, Administrative Associate, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care
Joyce Terhune, Secretary III, Department of Neurology
Donna Welter, Administrative Associate, Graduate College
Martha Wieland, Clinical Operations Coordinator, Department of Pathology

2003 University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Awards

Rebecca S. Bohde, Program Assistant, Language Media Center
Jane Holland, Director, Family Services Office
Kelly Huston, Secretary, University Public Relations Publications
Caroline M. Mast, Secretary, Graduate College
Grace Newby, Secretary, College of Law
Richard Smith, Assistant to the Dean of Facilities, Planning and Management, College of Medicine

2002 University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Awards

Carolyn A. Frisbie, Administrative Assistant I, Office of the VP for Research and External Relations
Randy Hudachek, Health Laboratory Scientist II, Hygienic Laboratory
Kelly Nissen, Social Worker III, Center for Disabilities and Development
Debra Paul, Registrar, College of Law
Dorian Walker, Clerk IV, Staff Development
Darrell M. Wilkins, Program Coordinator, Deeded Body Program, Anatomy and Cell Biology

University Staff Council Excellence Awards (1987- 2001)

2001 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Scott Elliott, Office of Consultation & Research in Medical Education
Lisa M. Ingram, Academic Advising Center
Joelle L. Jensen, Medical Surgical I/Behavioral Health Services Nursing Division
Hazel Kerr, Department of Chemistry
Suzanne Miller, Rehabilitation Engineering Department, UIHC Center for Disabilities and Development
Eunice Prosser, Graduate College

2000 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Cheryl Conrad, Pediatrics Allergy Pulmonary Clinic, UIHC
Gloria Lawrence, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education
Joyce Ruplinger, Tippie College of Business, Computing Services Organization
Peggy Streb, Academic Technologies, ITS
Allen Stroh, Facilities Services Group
Catherine Willoughby, Child Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, Adult Psychiatry Clinic, Child Psychiatry Clinic, UIHC

1999 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Roberta Paterson, Physics and Astronomy, Secretary
Laraine Nelson, College of Nursing, Director of Student Services
David Gerleman, Physical Therapy, Engineer
Todd Fridrich, Prosthodontics, Instructional Research Associate
Barbara Nidey, University Hospital School, Secretary
Mary Lowder, Otolaryngoloogy/Audiology, Audiologist

1998 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Betty L. Dye, Exercise Science
Marilyn E. Hedges, Hygienic Lab
Mei-Lee Szeto, Dietary Dept.
Linda Goodwin Bissell, Office of Student Affairs & Curriculum, College of Medicine
Deanna Hurst, Business and Liberal Arts Placement Office
Jeanne A. Liston, Child Health Specialty Clinics

1997 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Douglas K. Allaire - School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Linda B. Boyatzies - Office of Information Technology Services
Lois Friday - Department of Computer Science
Jan Kleinschmidt - Department of Philosophy
Thomas Kruckegerg - Office of Information and Computer Technology, College of Nursing
Twila Meder - Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research

1996 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Marlys K. Dunphy - Dietary Services
Jane A. Duwa - Department of Ophthalmology
Diana L. Fritz - Nursing Services
Diane L. Schaeffer - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Edwin E. Taylor III - College of Engineering
Sheila K. Vedder - Special Support Services

1995 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Katherine G. Belgum - Law Library
Bonnie L. Bender - Department of Rhetoric
Mary E. Kundert - Pharmacy Service, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Dinette L. Myers - Campus Programs and Student Activities
Mary L. Peterson - Campus Programs and Student Activities
Sandra S. Schuldt - College of Medicine

1994 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Sandra H. Barkan - Honors Program
Karen Fisher - Dietary Department, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Bonita M. Gilroy - Department of Internal Medicine
Linden Hartman - Printing Department
Marlene K. Janssen - Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research
J. Lynn Stoll - Department Anesthesia

1993 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Gary Althen - Office of International Education and Scholar Program
Donna Chandler - Services for Persons with Disabilities
Susan K. Dane - Department of Pathology
Ozzie Diaz-Duque - Interpreter, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Margaret Driscol - Department of Mathematics
Rebecca S. Rowe - College of Engineering
Gerald L. Stone - University Counseling Service

1992 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Nancy Hall - Environmental Microbiology, Hygienic Laboratory
Robert W. Lewis II - Burn Treatment Center
Erika M. Miller - Department of German
Kenneth C. Moore - Central Electron Microscopy Research Facility
Sue E. Kovacic Otto - Language Media Center
Mary Louise Plautz - Arts Education/Outreach
Steven D. Warner - Office of Instructional Design, College of Nursing

1991 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

George John Achrazoglou - Division of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
Connie L. Lange - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Karla Miller - Department of German
Donna J. Sandrock - Aerospace Military Studies
Jane Wilkins - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Outpatient Clinic

1990 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

John Bricker - Division of Nuclear Medicine
Jane Frank - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Kenneth Jensen - Department of Botany
Gayle Nelson - Department of Family Practice
Lorna Olsen - Center for Advanced Studies
Mary Strottman - Department of History

1989 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Cheryll A. Jones - College of Nursing
Mary Lou Miller - Registrar's Office
Beverly E. Palmer - Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
Dorothy Persson - Department of Psychology
Roger Fandall - Department of Physics and Astronomy
Margaret Seemuth - Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology

1988 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Harry Baker - Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies
William Decker - Department of Computer Science
Paul Ingram - University Book Store
Janet M. Mapel - Physical Plant
Barbara Schanbacher - Department of Surgery
George Stratton - Department of Periodontics

1987 University Staff Council Staff Excellence Awards

Margery Hoppin - Division of Sponsored Programs
Linda Stahle - Department of English
Minita Santizo - International Writing Program
William E. Davis - University Hygienic Laboratory
Sandra Bredman - Department of Orthodontics
John G. Fay - Health Protection Office

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Awards/Recognition

The University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Awards 2006 Nomination Instructions