This page contains a list of current and past
Classified Staff Employee of the Month. Also included is the Employee
of the Year.
CLASSIFIED
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
APRIL
2003 Suzanne Ellinwood
FEBRUARY 2003 ELLIN ALSTATT
DECEMBER 2002 BETTY MURPHY
NOVEMBER 2002 JR (Rob) Read
OCTOBER 2002 Robert Cackler
SEPTEMBER 2002 David Rambo
JULY 2002 Gail Thompson
JUNE 2002 Carolyn Schaer
MAY
2002 Linda Smith
Suzanne's desk is in the
Purchasing Department, just head north to Texas Avenue &
12th
Street.
According to Paul Rowen, she is extremely helpful on difficult
projects and always willing to tackle a problem. With a good sense
of humor she makes things work.
A lighter note, Suzanne is a Graduate of the Master Gardner
program and that goes along with the love for outdoor activities
(running, jeeping, camping & hiking) and to top it all off
she keeps up with her husband and two children's activities.
ELLIN
ALSTATT - A Super Asset at The School of Business and Professional
Studies in Houston Hall 100.
According to David Rogers, Ellin truly puts students first. Besides
assisting all the students, Ellin works for two department chairs
and 30 plus faculty members and she keeps everyone happy.
Morgan Bridge said, Ellin foes above and beyond in all she does,
and with her cheerful personality and great smile makes students
and staff feel welcome.]
Stop by and Congratulate Ellin.
BETTY MURPHY, Administrative
Assistant at the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Stop by the Science Laboratory Building room #222
and ask Betty to put on the "Elvis" or "O 
Brother
where Art Thous" cd's. For listening pleasure have Betty
sing along with her beautiful voice.
Dr. Jane Arledge wrote, "Betty is an amazing woman, and
all students and faculty love her. She is warm, caring and kind
to all."
Of course when you have been here 15+ years, you know everyone
on campus and can direct students and faculty in the right direction.
JR
(Rod) READ AS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER
JR is the rock for the Biology Department as Lab
Coordinator and keeps chaos at bay according to Dr. Werman.
A watchful eye 'as he cares about the budget and materials to
chide us in a gentle manner when we are careless and wasteful',
Professor Cornforth wrote.
Dr. Chowdry states 'we totally depend on his food work to make
our labs run smoothly.
JR is a supporter of the Mesa Maverick Basketball Teams and
sits courtside with his grandson at the majority of games.
Three Cheers for JR Read. You can locate him in the Science Bldg
(SL-106)
ROBERT CACKLER - FINANCIAL
AID'S Front Counter Supervisor
Curt Martin said in his nomination , Robert is involved in the
WEB Page process for the college and is responsible for much of
enrollment management's web pages.
Robert is involved with his two daughters activities, being a
4H leader and extraordinary soccer coach.
Drop by the Financial Aid Office and say Hi to Robert.
Need
something moved?!
Need tables & chairs delivered & set-up?!
DAVE'S YOUR MAN!!
Dave Rambo is the office mover specialist....there's no job too
big or too small!!
Gail Thompson says in her nomination, "Dave is hard working
and he does what is needed without complaint....he responds as
quickly as possible to requests and does the job cheerfully."
Dave has a way of fulfilling every request, many times last minute,
whether it's for faculty, staff or students.
Theresia Holman writes, "in addition to Dave's position
in Facilities Services, he is very active in his church."
Through his church, Dave has volunteered his services in Mexico
and Thailand.
CONGRATULATION TO DAVE RAMBO--CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE FOR SEPTEMBER!
CONGRATULATIONS TO GAIL THOMPSON!!
Gail was selected Classified Employee for July!! Gail has been
employed at MSC for three years....two years in the Human Resources
Department and one as an administrative assistant in Social &
Behavioral Sciences.
In addition to her normal duties, Gail acts as the liaison between
MSC and the Aspinall Foundation board members. She spends many
hours scheduling meetings, luncheons and dinners for the Aspinall
Foundation. Gail also prepares packets for the Aspinall Scholarship
Committee and coordinates the scholarship interviews.
Gail also volunteers her time and talents to organizations such
as St. Mary's Hospital, the homeless shelter and to local nursing
homes.
Congratulations!!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO CAROLYN SCHAER!!
Carolyn
is the Classified Employee for June!! She has been employed at
MSC for 17 years. She is currently a Program Assistant II in the
Registrar's Office. You can always count on Carolyn to ask, "how
can I help?" Whether it is helping a student or co-worker
she is always ready with a SMILE!! Royia Ruffin says that, "Carolyn
is our institutional memory. She is a true role model for students
and staff."
Carolyn has served
on the following committees...calendar, appeals, registration,
and budget. She has also served on several search committees.
Carolyn has been an honorary coach for the women's volleyball
team.
Congratulations!!
Have
you seen the blonde lady with the camera....snapping pictures
here and there? She's 
even
known to travel to the Montrose campus or to make an appearance
at events on weekends to capture a much needed photo!! The lady
with all the snap is LINDA SMITH, Program Assistant II in the
Institutional Advancement Office.
Beverly Craddock writes,
"we get lots of visitors, with Media Relations, Marketing,
Institutional Advancement, Institutional Research, Sponsored Programs,
Publications, and the Webmaster all housed in this suite. They
range from students to donors and Linda treats them all with the
same degree of respect. She will go the extra mile to get an answer,
walk a student down the hall to show the way to Financial Aid,
or volunteer to help a colleague with a project when she sees
they are swamped. Linda is always kind and helpful to all who
poke their heads in the "first door on the right" in
LHH." (2nd floor)
In addition to her
normal work schedule, Linda has taken classes to learn the basics
of Photoshop and desktop publishing.
CONGRATULATIONS LINDA!!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO PAULA NICHOLS THE April
2002 CLASSIFIED STAFF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!!
We
all know her as "MIMI" at Halloween....going from office
to office collecting money with her partner in crime, Mare!! Congratulations
to Paula Nichols the Classified Employee for April. Paula is the
Schedule Coordinator for academic classes in the Academic Affairs
Office.
Jane Arledge writes,
"Paula is a wonder woman. She manages a very difficult and
challenging job with incredible efficiency, excellent judgement,
and a SMILE. She works very hard to help the faculty in need and
succeeds. Even though her direct contact with students is limited,
she touches all of their lives."
Paula has served on
the Classified Staff Council and as Chairperson for the Classified
Staff Employee of the Month Selection Committee. She is also very
active in her church.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
PAULA NICHOLS!!
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