At its yearly celebration on Wednesday, May 1, the Division of Student Life recognized members for their outstanding leadership, valuable contributions, and notable successes.
Elon University’s Division of Student Life celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of its staff members, departments and work groups during the annual Student Life Year-End Celebration luncheon on Wednesday, May 1.
During the luncheon, the Division also acknowledged the achievements and work ethic of graduate assistants, staff members’ years of service, and professional development scholarship recipients. Special guests in attendance included Provost Kohn and Student Life retirees.
Division of Student Life Award Recipients
Academic Partnership Award
The Academic Partnership Award is presented annually to a Student Life professional and department that worked closely with academic partners to design a program or service that purposefully integrates curricular and co-curricular experiences or connects social and intellectual activities in an intentional manner.
Professional: Sara Beth Hardy, Kernodle Center for Civic Life
Department: Campus Recreation and Wellness
Administrative Professional Award
The Administrative Professional is presented annually to a Student Life administrative professional (hourly staff member) who exhibits exceptional ability, commitment, and excellence in supporting student success and departmental/divisional priorities and projects.
Professional: Mary Harding, Residence Life
Collaboration Award
The Collaboration Award is presented to an individual and department that has excelled in forming partnerships within and/or outside the Division of Student Life to enhance the student experience by advancing the division’s and/or university’s priorities.
Professional: Megan Noltemeyer, Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life
Department: Kernodle Center for Civic Life, the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education (CREDE), and the Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC).
Inclusive Excellence Award
The Inclusive Excellence Award is presented to a professional and department that has demonstrated a commitment to fostering a positive campus climate and community through advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Professional: Tumi Shadreck, Counseling Services
Department: New Student Programs
Innovation Award
The Innovation Award is presented to a professional and department that has developed new, unique programs, services, or ways of working to support our divisional mission and goals.
Professional: Paul Tongsri, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Retention
Department: Residence Life
Mentoring Award
The Mentoring Award is presented annually to a Student Life professional who is an exceptional mentor to students and engages with them in purposeful student development activities.
Professional: Marilyn Slade, Administrative Assistant for Student Life
New Professional Award
The New Professional Award is presented to an individual serving in their first or second year at Elon who exhibits exceptional ability and commitment to work as a Student Life professional.
Professional: Destiny Payne, New Student Programs
Professional Achievement Award
The Professional Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has significantly contributed to the student affairs profession.
Professional: Luis Garay, Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC)
Years of Service
5 Years
- Luis Garay
- Megan Noltemeyer
- Charlotte Williams
10 Years
- Jackie Allred
- Jon Dooley
20 Years
- Janis Baughman
Professional Development Scholarship
The Professional Development Scholarship Award is designed to extend beyond those opportunities to provide employees support to continue their professional growth through participation in selected professional experiences. Participants are expected to develop a creative strategy for sharing insights and lessons learned with colleagues back on campus.
Recipients
- Whitney Gregory
- Anita Hodnett
- Simone Royal
- Charlotte Williams