{"id":70889,"date":"2023-05-09T15:18:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T19:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/?p=70889"},"modified":"2023-05-09T15:18:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T19:18:06","slug":"2023-outstanding-service-awards-for-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/2023-outstanding-service-awards-for-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Outstanding Service Awards for Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sean Mullady<\/b>, Graduation Advisor for CAS Student Academic Life.<\/span><\/p>\n

One nominator begins by noting that Sean is \u201cthe most dedicated, hardworking, and student-centered colleague I\u2019ve ever had. \u2026He is quick to laugh, eager to connect with everyone, and overall a joy to work with.\u201d Recently, Sean\u2019s unit has been understaffed and his caseload swelled to over 1,000 students. Sean invested the additional work and never let it phase him. Moreover, he ensures that each and every student has the attention they need. As one colleague put it: \u201cSean is the one who will hold every student\u2019s hand and walk them up the podium to get their diploma.\u201d In sum, another nomination states that Sean \u201clights up every room he walks into and makes an effort to engage with individuals and make them feel seen. Whether it be discussing the most recent docuseries we have watched, sharing a story about the mischief his cats got into this past weekend, or just discussing a recent student meeting, every conversation with Sean is one with a smile<\/span><\/p>\n

Maria Sousa<\/b>, Archeology Program Administrator<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMaria does it all,\u201d one nominator wrote, \u201c\u2026budgets, student affairs, course planning, appointments, space management, publicity, social media, website management, event planning, faculty support\u2026\u201d \u201cHer deep knowledge\u2026cheerful and helpful attitude are appreciated at all times.\u201d \u201cShe has always been there for students and faculty, going the extra mile in service, support, and care for students and faculty alike.\u201d \u2026In fact, \u201cto our students, Maria is the Archaeology Program!\u201d \u201cShe fosters an incredible work environment and we all consider ourselves fortunate to work alongside someone so exceptional.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Haydee Torres<\/b>, Administrative Secretary, Clinical Psychology Program<\/span><\/p>\n

Our nominator states that Haydee is \u201cthe glue that holds everything together. \u201cShe is always the first to arrive on site each day, greeting faculty, students, staff and patients with a warm smile and positive attitude. As second year graduate students begin to see their first clinical cases, Haydee demonstrates patience and warmth, naturally taking on the role of educator by teaching our young clinicians how to use the communications, electronic medical records, and billing systems required by our clinic. When a clinician calls in sick, Haydee leaps into action, calling patients and rescheduling lessons. Passing by our reception area, it is not uncommon to find Haydee engaged in conversations with a nervous prospective patient. [And with Spanish as] her first language, many of our bilingual and\/or Spanish speaking patients feel even more comfortable and confident. [Haydee] inspires us all to adopt her model of treating everyone with great respect, valuing all as an equally important member of our team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Williams<\/b>, Administrative Assistant, Department of Romance Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

A nominator wrote that Michael\u2019s \u201cexemplary work ethic, detail-oriented approach and exceptional organizational and people skills contribute to his stellar performance as the administrator of our graduate program.\u201d His responsibilities are wide-ranging, but\u2014in particular\u2014”his discretion, dedication and care for our students\u2026includes not only his oversight of their academic progress but also illustrates a true sense of care for their personal needs.\u201d Another nominator claims, \u201cWhat an admirable person [Michael] is! \u2026[he] has a rare combination of qualities: intelligence, respect and attentiveness to others, clarity of thought\u2026, a sense of fairness and high ethical standards, and a ton of practical know-how.\u201d In sum, another nominator concludes, \u201cI honestly don\u2019t know what we would do without Michael.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Vigue<\/b>, Assistant Director for Reservations and Events with Boston University\u2019s Events & Conferences Office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seeing a need to assist offices in the College in accomplishing their event-planning goals, Andrew has arranged and administered training sessions on Zoom multiple times a semester on the topic of room reservations and navigating 25Live (both for beginner and advanced levels). His presentations are thorough, clear, and lively. One nominator notes how Andrew would anticipate the needs and requests of CAS offices. \u201cWithout fail, Andrew reserved a suite of rooms for [my] department a year in advance without my asking. In another situation, a room was accidentally double-booked for a yearbook photoshoot, but Andrew swiftly coordinated a last-minute takedown of the photographer\u2019s setup and repurposed it for my reservation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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