2013 Tradition of Excellence Staff Awards

2013 Award Recipients Announced

Five Texas A&M University staff members have been selected to receive Division of Academic Affairs Tradition of Excellence Staff Awards for 2013. The awards will be presented at the Academic Affairs Awards Ceremony, scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the Zachry Room of the Clayton W. Williams, Jr., Alumni Center.

The 2013 recipients are:

  • Mr. Jon Buchanan, senior admissions counseling advisor; Office of Admissions;
  • Dr. Jane Flaherty, director, Study Abroad Programs Office, Global Program Support;
  • Ms. Jeannie Laird, director, Academic Affairs Business Services;
  • Ms. Alberta Ortiz-Ganem, assistant to the associate vice president for academic services, Office of the Provost; and
  • Ms. Suzanne Sealey, associate director, Scholarships & Financial Aid.

The Tradition of Excellence award recognizes superior service by employees in the associate and assistant provosts' offices and their units, the University Libraries and the Faculty Senate. Each recipient will receive a $500 check and a certificate. The Association of Former Students assisted in support for the awards.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Do you know someone working in the Division of Academic Affairs who is making a distinguished contribution to Texas A&M University through dedication, initiative, outstanding achievements, enthusiasm and attitude in her or his work?

If so, nominate her or him for the Academic Affairs Tradition of Excellence Staff Awards.  A downloadable nomination form, award guidelines and other materials are available here.

Reward and Recognition

  • Up to six awardees will each receive a $500 cash reward and a framed certificate of recognition at the Academic Affairs Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2013, in the Clayton Williams Alumni Center from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Who is Eligible?

  • Nominees must be staff who are employed at least 50% time and have a minimum of two years of service within the Division of Academic Affairs.
  • Employees with job designations of director or its variations (assistant director, associate director, etc.) and below are eligible to be nominated for the Tradition of Excellence Award.
  • Tradition of Excellence Award recipients are eligible to be nominated for an award five years after receiving a previous Tradition of Excellence Award.
  • Personnel holding faculty titles are not eligible for nomination.

Deadline for Nominations is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

Submit the complete original nomination packet plus 11 copies to:

Tradition of Excellence Staff Awards
Office of the Provost
9th Floor Rudder Tower
1248 TAMU
College Station, TX  77843-1248