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Star Heels

Susan Ballinger, Academic Affairs Library

"Susan is an exceptional employee and consistent hard-worker and contributor. She displays a strong commitment to the library and University service."

Maryanne Boundy, Environmental Sciences & Engineering

"Plays a critical role in the overall success of the Baity Lab; coordinates the research and teaching; mentor and role model for students; supports the students in a multitude of ways; and has high standards for the research that is done."

Beth Fowler, Environmental Sciences & Engineering

"Manages budgets, pays bills, develops proposals, manages databases. Has developed a growing facility with web development and helped out both the school and department with the new web site development. Never too busy to help a fellow staff member. Shares her expertise willingly."

Sue Isley, AHEC-Community Medical Care

"Sue Isley continually demonstrates her initiative and dependability. She is a pleasure to work with. Her professional demeanor and dedication are evident in her daily work."

Alan Johnson, AHEC-Community Medical Care

"Whereas aircraft mechanics primarily focus on the mechanical functioning and safety of our planes, Alan has demonstrated his initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and skill by going beyond the literal boundaries of his job description to ensure the attractive appearance of our aircraft."

Sara Lachenman, Environmental Sciences & Engineering

"Adds her special flair to the usual duties as faculty assistant; has broken ground on assisting faculty with their web sites; and is particularly patient helping faculty navigate the new travel system and with travel reimbursement."

Tamela T. Marks, Friday Center for Continuing Education

"Tamela is a very committed employee. Even at extremely busy times she always try to help the students. She is dedicated and is always a team player. Under very stressful times, she is very considerate and has a positive attitude toward others."

Elizabeth Moffitt-Johnson, Statistics

"The quality of her work is outstanding: she is meticulous, accurate, and well organized. Her friendly personality makes her a joy to work with for faculty, staff and students."

Michael A. Oakley, Facilities Services

"Mr. Oakley is willing to assist any and all trades in the performance of jobs ... is very knowledgeable of different trades. He always tries to keep morale up."

Patricia Randorf, Academic Affairs Library

"Pat sees a problem and doesn't shy away from it because it is tedious work. She'll stick through a project to the end. She has done an unbelievable amount of work for us in the two years she has been here."

Rebecca Riggsbee, Environmental Sciences & Engineering

"Works hard to make sure the administrative processing occurs for faculty, post docs, and visitors. Continuing desire to go the extra mile. Unfailing cheerfulness."

John Worthington, Environment Health and Safety

"John has provided outstanding customer service in responding to employee requests for indoor air quality investigations and employee concerns about Anthrax."

Editor's note: The Star Heels Award Program is sponsored by TIAA-CREF. Winners each receive a $20 gift certificate. Employee Services coordinates the program. Because of space constraints, the Gazette is able to print only a highlight of most recipients' nominating material.

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