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The Division of Student Life at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ honored staff members, departments and work groups for their achievements and contributions at the annual Student Life Year-End Celebration luncheon. Due to COVID-19, the annual Student Life Year-End Celebration has not be held in-person since 2019.

Academic Partnership Award

The Academic Partnership Award is presented annually to a Student Life professional and department that worked closely with academic partners to design a program or service that purposefully integrates curricular and co-curricular experiences or connect social and intellectual activities in an intentional manner.

Professional: Melanie Bullock Harris, Center for Leadership

Department: Gender & LGBTQIA Center 

Collaboration Award

The Collaboration Award is presented to an individual and department that has excelled in forming partnerships within and/or outside the Division of Student Life to enhance the student experience by advancing priorities of the division and/or university.

Professional: Jenni Spangenberg, Student Conduct

Department: Campus Recreation & Wellness

Inclusive Excellence Award

The Inclusive Excellence Award is presented to a professional and department that has demonstrated a commitment to fostering a positive campus climate and community through the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Professional: Betsy Polk, Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life

Department: Equity Audit Work Group

Innovation Award

The Innovation Award is presented to a professional and department that have developed programs, services or ways of working that are new, unique or forge new pathways in supporting our divisional mission and goals.

Professional: Callie Kelly, Campus Recreation & Wellness

Department: New Student Programs

Mentoring Award

The Mentoring Award is presented annually to a Student Life professional who is an exceptional mentor to students, engaging with them in purposeful student development activities.

Professional: Nicole Bergen, Kernodle Center for Civic Life

New Professional Award

The New Professional Award is presented to an individual serving in their first or second year at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, who exhibits exceptional ability and commitment to work a Student Life professional.

Professional: Jordan Buie, Residence Life

Professional Achievement Award

The Professional Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the student affairs profession.

Professional: Jenny Larson, Campus Recreation & Wellness