Student Affairs Division recognizes staff excellence

Marguerite McCarty, Jennifer Petro and Aimee Solomon A. Sue Weisler | photographer

Lex Sleeman

Kathy Crouse

Glenn Kist

Jim Papero

Five awards were presented at the annual Student Affairs Recognition Brunch, Dec. 21, recognizing exceptional contributions from staff and faculty that embody the mission and goals of RIT’s Division of Student Affairs. Below are selected excerpts from the nomination letters of the 2006 recipients:

Excellence in Service Award, Lex Sleeman, Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation

“It doesn’t take being around Lex very long to see that helping others is what he’s all about. He’s always involved, all over campus. You might see him teaching Wellness for Life, then out on the range setting up his afternoon archery class before heading in to get intramurals running for the night. Then it’s off to Ritter Ice Arena, where you can see him running the clock at the men’s hockey game. He’s always there, whenever needed.”

—Brennan Coon, Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation

Outstanding Support Service Award, Kathy Crouse, Disability Services

“Kathy is continually interested in better serving students. She truly values the concept of providing exceptional “customer service”; she is a highly effective communicator who provides students, parents, faculty and staff with thorough and accurate information in a timely, professional and courteous manner.”

—Susan Ackerman, Disability Services

New Staff Outstanding Service Award, Marguerite McCarty, Jennifer Petro and Aimee Solomon, Counseling Center

“These three individuals have not only made a fabulous addition to the Counseling Center but have demonstrated an impressive commitment to students while contributing richly to the mission and priorities of the Division of Student Affairs. Collectively, this team has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to take on new challenges, assume new tasks and is always eager to seek out new professional opportunities, regardless of their challenge, time commitment or difficulty.”

—John Weas, Counseling Center

Faculty Award for Promoting Learning Outside of the Classroom, Glenn Kist, College of Liberal Arts

“Dr. Kist has served as the chairperson of the Institute Appeals Board for over 100 conduct cases. When asked to chair an appeal, Dr. Kist is quick to respond to requests, makes time available for hearings, and conducts these very tense and often emotional appeal hearings with grace, patience, diligence and professionalism.”

—Dawn Soufleris, assistant vice president for student affairs

Special Award: In Appreciation of Outstanding Work, Jim Papero, Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation

“This year we decided that an award should be given to a very special member of the RIT community. Jim Papero, who has been a member of the RIT community for 40 years, has spent the past 10 years as the volunteer chair of the Wellness Network—adding numerous campus-wide programs that have benefited the entire RIT community.”

—Mary-Beth Cooper, vice president for student affairs