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Staff News
Thank You Rowdy Friends
The first Student Affairs staff
member to receive a visit from Thank You Rowdy was Sam Gonzales (L) receiving Thank You Rowdy from Bob Miller (R)
in September, 2007
Sam,
Thank you for all your hard work, enthusiasm and encouragement while you
served as our Interim Director this year. We appreciate your
commitment to Campus Recreation as well as your fun energy while working
with us. We have really enjoyed working with you in this special role.
You will always be a part of our team!
Thank you,
Your friends in Campus Recreation
Kevin Price (L) Receives Thank You Rowdy from Sam Gonzales (R) in
October, 2007
FROM: Sam Gonzales TO: Kevin Price
I
wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your help in providing the
legislation relating to use of fees. But especially your thoughts,
opinions and potential solutions.
Much Appreciated,
Sam G.
Anne Jimenez on behalf of the university housing, cam-pus living villages and student judicial affairs group that worked and developed EPIC.
First Photo: Todd Wollenzier, Coordinator of Student Judicial Affairs and Jan McKinney, Coordinator of Student Judicial Affairs
Middle Photo: Kevin Price, Anne Jimenez Third Photo L-R: Sonia Mandes, Residence Life Coordinator, Campus Living Villages; Kim Ellicks-Center, Associate Director of Residence Life; Erik Stein, Residence Hall Coordinator; Lester Samson, Residence Hall Coordinator; and Christina Garcia, Residence Life Coordinator, Campus Living Villages October 12, 2007 “I’m asking Anne Jimenez to accept ‘Thank You Rowdy’ on behalf of the group of staff members responsible for developing what I believe is a model judicial affairs sanctioning program (EPIC Journey™). Thank you all for developing a program that places a premium on our students’ personal development.” Kevin S. Price
October 24, 2007:
We thank you for your con- tinued support, reliability and responsiveness
to all three of our areas. We value your insight and advice greatly.
Melissa—with such serious issues we all know we can count on you which is a
priceless gift!
*EPIC Journey™, a model judicial affairs sanctioning program
Luretta Filberth, Director of the Child Development Center, receives ‘Thank You Rowdy’ and message from Melissa Hernandez. Melissa presented 'Thank You Rowdy' to Luretta and Sondra Gervasi, Assistant Director of the Child Development Center
November 5, 2007: Luretta & Sondra,
Thank you for your service to our littlest Roadrunners. I appreciate and admire your leadership and motivational skills. I am always impressed how, even in your administrative positions, you know each child by name and can don an apron or get on the floor and play as needed.
-Melissa
Beth Scholl, Administrative Services Officer II, Office of the Associate VP for Student Life, receives ‘Thank You Rowdy’ and message from Luretta Filberth, Director of the Child Development Center and Sondra Gervasi, Assistant Director of the Child Development Center (not present).
Beth,
We would like to show our appreciation and sincere gratitude for all your continued support and guidance throughout the many semesters we have been together. No matter what our distress may be, we are so glad you are on the other end of the line. You are always kind, courteous, and willing to find the answers we may need. We know that you will always be the guiding light in our quest to provide the best quality program for our children.
-Luretta & Sondra
To: Anne
Macintosh From: Beth Scholl Anne, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all the times you have been there for me when I had questions, needed university history, or just help to think through the oddest requests made by students. I also want to thank you for all the times you have thrown Student Life departments a lifesaving rope and pulled them from certain pitfalls. You are consistently helpful, patient, kind and knowledgeable and I appreciate your willingness to assist in any instance. The University and Student Affairs are truly fortunate to have you. To: Carol Gonzalez From: Anne Macintosh Speights
Passing along Thank You Rowdy has been one of my toughest decisions at UTSA. I am thankful to so many people at UTSA from my co-workers in my 16 years in the Registrar’s Office, to colleagues in Business Affairs, Academic Affairs, and yet Thank You Rowdy should go to a Student Affairs person. I have chosen you, Carol Gonzalez, because you have helped many of us along the journey to make UTSA a great University!
I’ve known you, Carol, since you first came to UTSA as an employee. You’ve worked in a variety of areas and most of my interaction with you was when you were in COB advising, then as a Director of COB advising. Then--what a concept—Ombudsman! With this new position, I was happy with the choice though not real thrilled with such a position. My thinking was why create another position when so many staff areas were short handed? You proved me wrong when I learned what your new position involved.
You helped me to understand the need for such a position as you worked diligently with the students to get to the root of the problem so the students could overcome fears and anxieties and avoid potential confrontations with other staff and faculty throughout campuses. Since UTSA and Student Affairs only exist because we have students, then Carol, you were a perfect fit!
You have always retained composure and a very caring attitude as you have related to students throughout your years here and your constant understanding as you interact with faculty and staff, too. You always ask the right questions and many that I wish I had asked! You, Carol, are a terrific asset to UTSA! I, for one, want to thank you so much for your contributions to UTSA and Student Affairs and to the students who will be our future. If there is ever an Ombudsperson for Staff and Faculty, I hope you will go for it!!
Anne Cooper Macintosh Speights Associate Registrar—UTSA and Student Affairs
To: Rex Algate
From: Carol Gonzalez
Thank you for providing excellent customer service. As an internal customer, I recognize and truly appreciate your assistance in helping me address and resolve various financial aid questions and concerns. You have always answered your phone and are readily available to help. You are polite, knowledgeable and prompt. Thank you for diligently working behind the scenes to get things done and for being such a consummate professional.
With gratitude, Carol Gonzalez
TO: Cindy Dermody Associate Director of Admissions
I wanted to let you know how much we in the Financial Aid Loan Department appreciate your help. You always provided assistance when we needed a student's social security number checked and/or corrected and when we had questions about the receipt of the final high school transcript. This helped us ensure a student's loan funds were released in a timely manner. Again, we want to say "Thank You" for your help!
Rex Algate Assistant Director/Loans Office of Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
To: Melissa Rodriguez
From: Cindy Dermody
Melissa,
Just wanted to thank you for the countless times you’ve helped Admissions assist our students!
You always seem to have a smile and exhibit tremendous patience in working through problems and issues. I truly appreciate your willingness to help!
To: Fred Hample
From: Melissa Rodriguez
Fred,
Thanks for your continuing efforts in establishing contacts with other Texas institutions so that we can trade transcripts electronically. Your efforts will not only help current students who need to get their transcripts to other schools, but will also expedite the admission process for students wishing to transfer to UTSA. I appreciate your diligence in keeping the lines of communication open!
Melissa L Rodriguez IT Associate II Office of the Registrar
To: Michelle Montanio, Carol J. Lee and Keith Pilger We thank you for providing a student life experience that surpasses others; so students can grow and learn in a way that encourages creativity, innovation and diversity on our downtown campus. Your commitment to providing a caring and sustaining environment for our student organizations, student government and those cultural events that enhance the lives of our students is recognized and appreciated. The encouragement and mentoring of students provided by the Student Life staff on the downtown campus has helped many students balance work, family and learning in a positive way.
We especially appreciate your mentoring of students in a way that removes obstacles, that you have listened to student concerns and helped them plan a better student experience for all who attend UTSA, · For your planning and organization of the La Despedida graduation ceremony that is so important tour graduates and their families we salute you.
Rowdy and Fred Hample
To: Debra Cummins and Carol Hogan Student Health Services - Downtown
From: The Office of Student Activities – Downtown Michelle Montanio, Assistant Director Keith Pilger, Program Coordinator Carol “C.J.” Lee, Administrative Associate I
The Office of Student Activities-Downtown would like to recognize and thank one the newest members to the Downtown Campus Student Affairs team, Debbie Cummins! Debbie became the full time nurse with Student Health Services on April 1, 2008…no fooling!
She and Carol both have positive “can do” attitude that is apparent the moment you meet them. Debbie’s personal goal is, “to leap outside the box to educate, treat, and assist students in choosing a healthy lifestyle. This holistic approach enables students to achieve their potential. Most important, I like to have a little fun and make "someone" smile!” Thank you, Debbie and Carol, for taking the leap and providing quality service with a smile! Debra comments on her work at UTSA: I have worked at UTSA ‘full time’ starting April 1, 2008 but started working as a prn staff nurse on February 26, 2008. I came to UTSA from Trinity University; where I worked in Student Health Services. I loved my time at Trinity and the student, staff, and faculty community. The position at UTSA came available…..opportunity knocked and here I am.
I was so impressed with the friendliness of the UTSA community and the many avenues for personal and professional growth. Before we transferred to San Antonio I worked at Amarillo College in Amarillo, Texas for 3 years in the Nursing Division as a teacher in the vocational and associate degree nursing programs. That is my most recent experience.
My "job" at UTSA….I really don't look at it like work….it is a new experience every day. My primary responsibility in Health Services is to provide quality medical care to our student population. Health Services is blessed to be staffed with so many talented and qualified health care professionals…it truly is a "team" effort. My personal goal is to "leap outside the box" to educate, treat, and assist students in choosing a healthy lifestyle. This holistic approach enables students to achieve their potential. Most important, I like to have a little fun and make "someone" smile!
To: Barbara Reyes
From: Debra Cummins Dear Barbara, Thank you for going above and beyond the call of duty! I am amazed at your ability to multitask and make it look so easy! You always have a smile and a positive attitude. Your efforts truly exemplify what UTSA Student Affairs is all about. You have a special way of teaching and encouraging our students in a fun and positive manner. Keep up the good work.
Thank You Rowdy Story Thank You Rowdy has a special mission in Student Affairs - to travel across UTSA recognizing the good work of staff members. Within the Division of Student Affairs, Thank You Rowdy is presented from one Student Affairs staff member to another in recognition and appreciation of work done well - taking extra assignments to provide support, offering unsolicited assistance or completing tasks in a unique way. Whatever the situation, contributions like this are made every day and Thank You Rowdy helps us recognize them. Thank you Rowdy reflects UTSA's spirit of community and reminds us to remember it takes everyone to make UTSA a great place to work and to learn. Gage E. Paine
Rowdy's Road Rules ‘Thank You Rowdy’ stays with his Student Affairs friend in Student Affairs for one week. At the end of the week ‘Thank You Rowdy’s’ friend does the following: 1. Selects a new Student Affairs friend. 2. Writes a special thank you message in the journal that Rowdy keeps in his back pack. 3. Sends an email message of her/his thank you to VPSA@utsa.edu to include in the Kudos section of the VPSA newsletter. 4. Calls VPSA office, x7818, to schedule a photo presenting Rowdy to his new friend. 5. Delivers ‘Thank You Rowdy’ to his new friend.
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