University Planner Steve Borbas, Office of the University Architect, is the recipient of the 2007 Jim Davis Staff Councilor Award for Meritorious Service. Established in 1999, the Jim Davis Award recognizes significant contributions to Staff Council. It is named in memory of Staff Councilor Jim Davis, the first recipient.
Borbas served as Staff Council president in 2004-05 and continues to serve as a grade representative. Nominators said that his professionalism, outreach to legislators and university administrators, and service on university committees raised the stature of the entire council.
In addition to his role as university planner, Borbas has taught in the School of Architecture and Planning for 22 years.
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