Committees

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Student Affairs and Diversity & Inclusion Committees

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Click below to learn about our amazing committees.

Golf Outing & Fundraising Committee

Committee coordinates all aspects of fundraising for multicultural student scholarships.

Committee Members: Kyle Burke, Dyllan Griepentrog, Jenna Ives, Jeff Keenan, Stacy Narcotta-Welp, Kara Ostlund, Neil Ostlund, Greg Reichert

Professional Development & Mentoring Committee

Committee coordinates professional development opportunities for the divisions of Student Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, and Academic Affairs.

Committee coordinates the mentor/mentee initiative for the divisions of Student Affairs and Diversity and Inclusion.

Committee Members: Robyn Beahm, Jenni Brundage, Andrew Ives, Bec Johnson, Sadie Kuehl, Zach Moffett, Stacy Narcotta-Welp, Ashley Nowak, Kathryn Oleson, Neil Ostlund

Recognition Committee

Committee coordinates annual recognition program, end of the year celebration and Staff Recognition Award for Division of Diversity & Inclusion and Student Affairs.

Committee Members: Jennifer Bell, Macy Carty, Basil Dax, Dyllan Griepentrog, Neil Ostlund, Stephanie Silas

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Staff Recognition Award

The purpose of the Staff Recognition Program for the Divisions of Student Affairs and Diversity & Inclusion is to recognize colleagues for outstanding achievements and special contributions. The program provides an opportunity for staff members to nominate and acknowledge co-workers, graduate students, and departments by completing a brief form regarding efforts throughout the year.  Multiple submissions are welcomed through this process.  The Recognition Program committee will review the nominations and recognize individuals for their contributions shortly after they are received.

Have to wait until next year to submit!

The nomination process is now quicker and easier than ever!  Nomination forms due date next year!

Nomination information and awards

End Of Year (EOY) Recognition

Nomination forms are encouraged throughout the spring semester but are due no later than the date listed. The Recognition Program committee will review the nominations and recognize selected individuals for their contributions shortly after they are received. All nominations will be reviewed collectively to determine winners of the awards described below. All nominees and award recipients will be recognized at the Divisions of Student Affairs and Diversity & Inclusion End of Year (EOY) celebration.

All nominees of awards:

Excel in the demonstration of commitment to the mission and goals of their department, the Division of Student Affairs, the Division of Diversity & Inclusion, and/or UWL
Have made significant impact on the UWL community through the actions and values of their work

Award for Outstanding New Academic (Non-faculty) Staff

Nominees:

Have been employed at UWL less than five years

Award for Outstanding Academic (Non-faculty) Staff

Nominees:

Have been employed at UWL for five years or more

Award for Outstanding New University Staff

Nominees:

Have been employed at UWL for less than five years

Award for Outstanding University Staff

Nominees:

Have been employed at UWL for five years or more

Award for Outstanding Department

Nominees:

Be a department within the Division of Student Affairs or Diversity & Inclusion

Graduate Student Award

This award is presented to a graduate assistant that has made a meaningful difference in the education of students. They are respected, flexible, and a joy to work with.

Criteria:

May be nominated by any faculty or staff
Must be pursuing a master's degree
Must be a UWL student and have a good academic and disciplinary standing
Must work in, or have an affiliation with, the Division of Student Affairs or the Division Diversity & Inclusion
May receive this award only once during their graduate tenure at UWL

Past winners

2023-2024 Award Recipients

Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional New Staff (less than 5 yrs): Andrew Ericson / Sustainability Program Manager

Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional New Staff (less than 5 yrs): Caleb Colon-Rivera / Program Coordinator, Center for Transformative Justice

Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional Staff (5yrs or more): Dr. Andrew Ives / ACCESS Center, Director

Outstanding University New Staff (less than 5yrs): Amanda Boswell / Residence Life, Custodian

Outstanding University Staff (5yrs or more): David Clements / Residence Life, Custodian

Outstanding Department: Student Life

Graduate Student Award: Miranda Ricci / Violence Prevention Graduate Assistant

2022-2023 Award Recipients

Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional New Staff (less than 5 yrs): Wesley Quintana / Admissions Counselor

Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional Staff (5yrs or more): Dr. Crys Champion / Counseling & Testing Center Director

Outstanding University New Staff (less than 5yrs): Anita Bradshaw / University Centers, Custodian

Outstanding University Staff (5yrs or more): Kim Berg / Admissions Application Review Specialist

Outstanding Department: Counseling & Testing Center

Graduate Student Award: Heidi Pullen / Residence Life Hall Director

2021-2022 Award Recipients

Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional New Staff (less than 5 yrs): Amanda Abrahamson

Outstanding Academic/ non-instructional Staff (5yrs or more): Mo McAlpine

Outstanding University New Staff (less than 5yrs): Andrea Matson

Outstanding University Staff (5yrs or more): Tricia Aleckson

Outstanding Department: Recreational Sports

Graduate Student Award: Kylie Sievers

2020-2021 No Award Recipients due to pandemic

You Make a Difference Recognition Kudoboard implemented

2019-2020

No Award Recipients due to pandemic

2018-2019 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Laura Cochrane

Outstanding Achievement: Erin Thacker

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Christal Fortun

Outstanding Classified Staff: Carol Beckerjeck

Mentoring Award: Richard Sims

Award for Special Contributions: Nate Emerson

Graduate Student Award: Alexandra Larsen

2017-2018 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Theresa Luesmann

Outstanding Achievement: April Handtke

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Michelle Edge

Outstanding Classified Staff: Duke Temp

Mentoring Award: AJ Clauss

Award for Special Contributions: Amanda Abrahamson

Award for Special Contributions: Andrew Ives

Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Angie Lee

Graduate Student Award: Amber Schneider

2016-2017 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Mic Nauman

Outstanding Achievement: Michael Slevin

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Michael Heal

Outstanding Classified Staff: Diane Clayton

Award for Special Contributions: Gretchen Reinders & Kristin Swanson

Graduate Student Award: Dylan Kerstan

2015-2016 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Allyson Plattner

Outstanding Achievement: Cindy Selin

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: no nomination

Outstanding Classified Staff: Kathy McInerney

Award for Special Contributions: Aaron Koepke

Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Mary Coady

Graduate Student Award: Stephanie Bohlman

2014-2015 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Lisa Weston

Outstanding Achievement: Lynette Lo

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Justin Bolstad

Outstanding Classified Staff: Karmin Van Domelen

Award for Special Contributions: Dave Langteau

Graduate Student Award: Shaundel Spivey

2013-2014 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Jennie Hartzheim

Outstanding Achievement: Amanda Goodenough

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Michael Malherek & Cindi Swanson

Outstanding Classified Staff: Gary Heilman

Award for Special Contributions: Kristen Marin

Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Thomas Harris

Graduate Student Award: Angela Birrittella

2012-2013 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Erin Thacker

Outstanding Achievement: Angie Lee

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Jenny King

Outstanding Classified Staff: Rob Hamman

Award for Special Contributions: Carrie Bero

Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Mo McAlpine

Graduate Student Award: Colin Burns-Gilbert

2011-2012 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Criss Gilbert

Outstanding Achievement: Antoiwana Williams

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Don Hill

Outstanding Classified Staff: Pam Woods

Award for Special Contributions: Doug Kuenn

Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Jeannie Hanley

Graduate Student Award: Alli Rygh

2010-2011 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Spencer Long

Outstanding Achievement: Kim Blum

Outstanding Classified Achievement for New Staff: Rebecca Lee & Leeann Dobson

Outstanding Classified Staff: Karen Kindschy

Award for Special Contributions: Kaye Schendel

Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Paul Rifkin

Graduate Student Award: Collin Zimmerman

2009-2010 Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement for New Staff: Jim Baker

Outstanding Achievement: Michael Slevin

Outstanding Classified Achievement Award: Marge Troka

Award for Special Contributions: Kaye Schendel

Award for Outstanding Involvement in the Profession: Ruth Kurinsky

Graduate Student Award: Cayla Wencl

Dean's award and certificates of service

At any time, the Dean of Students may grant the Dean's Award. This award is to be given at the sole discretion of the Dean.

For each 5 years of service to UWL, employees will be given a certificate of service signed by the Vice Chancellor. Any employment at UWL would count towards the years of service. Individual will consider what their own years of service are. Certificates awarded at the end of the year.