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¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 ¾ÛÉ«¸ó staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient’s office with a hearty congratulations and a check for $1,500.

Formerly known as the President’s Excellence Award, the President’s Award of Distinction recognizes full-time, classified and unclassified employees. There were nearly 300 eligible nominations received from supervisors, peers, colleagues and students across ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s eight campuses.

Staffers had to demonstrate exceptional performance in advancing one or more of the following criteria aligned with the university’s strategic goals during the previous fiscal year. This includes actions, initiatives or projects related to the following:

1. Student First – Provide an inclusive and engaged living-learning environment where all students thrive and graduate as informed citizens committed to a life of impact.
2. A Distinctive ¾ÛÉ«¸ó – Drive innovation, idea generation and national distinction through top-tier academic and research programs, including the recruitment and support of talented faculty and staff.
3. Global Competitiveness – Advance ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s impact and reach as a leading international university.
4. Regional Impact – Serve as the innovative engine and engaged partner to meet community needs and enhance quality of life in the region and state.
5. Organizational Stewardship – Ensure a culture of continuous improvement and the efficient stewardship of university resources and infrastructure.

The President’s Award of Distinction recipients are listed below.