Employees were honored for excellent service to UNM students during the Annual Student Affairs Recognition Reception April 17. Vice President for Student Affairs Eliseo “Cheo” Torres led the awards ceremony. The provost also attended.
Vivian Sanchez, supervisor for administrative support, College Enrichment Program (CEP), received the Employee of the Year Award. The honor is given to a Student Affairs staffer who excels in service to students. Sanchez’s work with students and parents during freshman orientation programs, support of other staff, her warmth and energy and 25-plus years of service to students were all cited as reasons for her nomination.
Sarah Guilinger, student supervisor, Recreational Services Department, was given the Student Employee of the Year Award. Guilinger, biology major, was cited for her positive attitude and helpfulness to students, and for work as a volunteer for the Agora Crisis Center.
Judy Aragon-Ortiz, recruiting assistant, UNM Air Force ROTC, received the Student Service Staff Award. Nominators spoke of her commitment and enthusiasm, dedication to students, guidance, understanding, and volunteer support to minority student organizations.
Elizabeth Noll, associate dean and associate professor of Language, Literacy & Sociocultural Studies in the College of Education, was presented with the Student Service Faculty Award. Noll was cited for her role as an innovative mentor to education professionals, including her initiation of the College of Education Graduate Student Colloquium, and her guidance of students as they enter the academic marketplace.