George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award

The George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award recognizes the highest level of achievement among staff employees. Serving as a companion award to the Trustees Award for faculty, the George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award is a symbol of what we value as a campus community, having an “extraordinary impact on the lives of students.” This award winner exemplifies the traits of its namesake George J. Howe in humility, generosity, and excellence in leadership, as well as the Cardinal Principles and whose career has had an exceptional impact on the university.

• Diane Whitlock, assistant vice president for strategic initiatives in the Office of Access & Opportunity

Trustees Award

The Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville established the Trustees Award in 1989 to honor faculty who individually impact the future of our students. The award is intended to recognize faculty who have had, currently or in the past, an extraordinary impact on students.

• Recipient will be announced on April 17, 2026.

Cardinal Principles Champions

The Cardinal Principles Champions Award recognizes faculty and staff who exemplify the university’s guiding values through meaningful actions and impact. Each recipient is recognized for demonstrating one of the Cardinal Principles in a way that positively influences students, colleagues and the broader university community.

• Community of Care: Audra N. French, School of Dentistry
• Agility: Libby Champion, College of ����ֱ�� & Human Development
• Respect: Amanda LeDuke, Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
• Diversity: Katie Kleinkopf, College of Arts & Sciences
• Integrity & Transparency: MaryPat Chiavaroli, College of Arts & Sciences
• Noble Purpose: Tonia D. Thomas, Office of Access & Opportunity
• Accountability: Michelle Maddox, School of Medicine
• Leadership: Brad Shuck, College of ����ֱ�� & Human Development

Distinguished Faculty Awards

The University of Louisville recognizes faculty members who bring distinction to the institution through exceptional contributions in teaching, research, creative work and service. The Distinguished Faculty Awards honor individuals whose work reflects the university’s mission and Cardinal Principles, advancing student success, scholarship and impact across the university and broader community.

Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity

• Basic and Applied Sciences: Gregory Barnes, School of Medicine
• Career Achievement: Aruni Bhatnagar, School of Medicine
• Creative and Performing Arts: William Reese Land, School of Music
• Humanities: Lauren Freeman, College of Arts & Sciences
• Social Sciences: Tara Schapmire, School of Medicine

Distinguished Service

• Service to the Community, the Commonwealth and/or the Region: Matthew H. Ruther, College of Arts & Sciences
• Service to the Profession: Kupper Wintergerst, School of Medicine
• Career of Service: Gerard Paul Rabalais, School of Medicine
• Service to UofL: Natalie C. Polzer, College of Arts & Sciences
• National/International Service: Mirzada Kurbasic, School of Medicine

Distinguished Teaching Professor

• James S. Chisholm, College of ����ֱ�� & Human Development, full-time
• Jennifer Koch, School of Medicine, full-time
• Shawn Schweppe Parkhurst, College of Arts & Sciences, full-time
• Heather L. Storer, Kent School of Social Work & Family Science, full-time
• Jennifer M. Foreman, Kent School of Social Work & Family Science, part-time

Outstanding Performance Awards

The Outstanding Performance Awards celebrate UofL staff who demonstrate exceptional performance, service and dedication. These awards highlight contributions that make a meaningful impact across the university.

• Mindy L. Christian, Public Safety
• Melissa Eversole, Office of Admissions
• David L. Fichuo, School of Medicine
• Julie Hornung, Clinical Trials
• Andrew C. Marsh, J.B. Speed School of Engineering
• Beth Masters, Human Resources
• Kristen Taxes Roy, Office of Access & Opportunity
• Veronica (Sissy) Snorton-Craft, Physical Plant
• Anika Strand, Student Success Center
• Mary Beth Uberti, Campus Health

Outstanding Supervisor Award

The Outstanding Supervisor Award recognizes supervisors who demonstrate exceptional leadership by supporting and developing their teams while fostering a positive and respectful work environment. These leaders model the Cardinal Principles through their actions and impact.

• Rachel Hodge, University Libraries

Team Impact Award

The Team Impact Award recognizes teams whose collaboration, innovation and shared efforts create meaningful impact across the university. These groups demonstrate the power of collective work in advancing the university’s mission.

• Benefits Team/Human Resources: Chastity Millanti, Michaeline Miller, Beth Masters, Carol Zehnder, Ashley Bertram, Shannon Hall, Mariah Mitchell, Greg Paradiso

Distinguished Retiree Awards

The Distinguished Retiree Awards recognize retired faculty and staff whose continued scholarship, service and contributions reflect the university’s Cardinal Principles and create meaningful impact beyond their careers at UofL. These awards are presented in partnership with the University of Louisville Association of Retired Personnel (ULARP) and the UofL Alumni Association.

• Distinguished Retiree Excellence Award: Allan Tasman, Emeritus Professor
• Distinguished Retiree Alumni Award: Michael Radmacher, UofL Alumnus and Retiree

The annual award, presented by the University of Louisville’s Employee Success Center, recognizes the contributions of an extraordinary University of Louisville staff member who exemplifies the traits of its namesake George J. Howe (humility, generosity and excellence in leadership) as well as the Cardinal Principles. Award winners have an exceptional impact on the university and its vision of being a great place to learn, discover, connect and work.

Leake, a computer specialist, Blackboard technical support trainer and instructional designer at UofL’s Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning, was presented with the award at the reception, which took place April 17.

From the nominations which were submitted in support of Leake, her colleagues said that her expertise and contributions have empowered faculty to create dynamic and accessible online learning environments that improve student engagement and outcomes and ensure that the university remains at the forefront of digital learning innovations.

Nominations also pointed to Leake’s extraordinary work ethic, technical expertise and dedication to a job well-done. As one nomination noted: “If universities had a heart, Linda is the heart of the Cards family.”

“I am honored to have received this award,” said Leake, who also serves on the University of Louisville Staff Senate. “I am so surprised that many feel that I am worthy of such a great honor. I am surprised at so many wonderful faculty and staff wanted to say that I made an impact on them and in turn their students.”

The UofL Employee Success Center conferred the 2025 Presidential Excellence Awards at a reception held April 17. The awards recognize employees whose exemplary performance impacts the entire university community.

Here are this year’s winners:

George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award
The annual George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award recognizes the contributions of an extraordinary UofL staff member who exemplifies the traits of its namesake, George J. Howe (humility, generosity and excellence in leadership) as well as the Cardinal Principles. This staff member’s career has had an exceptional impact on the university and its vision to be a great place to learn, discover, connect and work.

• Linda Leake, instructional design and technology specialist III in the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning

Trustees Award
The University of Louisville Board of Trustees established the Trustees Award in 1989 to honor faculty who impact the future of our students. The award recognizes faculty who have an extraordinary impact on students.

• Jasmine Farrier, professor of political science and director of the UofL-Frankfort Internship Program

Cardinal Principles Champions
The Cardinal Principles Champions Award is designed to honor our faculty and staff who demonstrate one of the Cardinal Principles at the highest level of impact.

• Community of Care: Lamar Braggs, Office of the Registrar
• Accountability: Sneha Thapa, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development
• Respect: VaSean Baker, Physical Plant
• Diversity and Inclusion: Melanie Gast, Department of Sociology
• Integrity and Transparency: Dylan Naeger, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• Noble Purpose: Bobby Cortes, Bachelor of Social Work Program
• Agility: Chris Sogard, Student Success Center
• Leadership: Linda Fuselier, Department of Biology

Distinguished Faculty Awards
Every year, the university honors faculty who bring distinction to the university through their commitment to the areas of service, teaching and outstanding scholarship, research and creative activity.

Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity

• Basic and Applied Sciences: Jiapeng Huang, School of Medicine
• Creative and Performing Arts: Kevin Gawley, College of Arts & Sciences
• Career Achievement: Jon Klein, School of Medicine
• Social Sciences: Brad Shuck, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development
• Humanities: Clare Sullivan, College of Arts and Sciences

Distinguished Service

• Service to UofL: Olfa Nasraoui, J.B. Speed School of Engineering
• Career of Service: Tom Owen, University Libraries
• Service to the Profession: Susan Peters, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development
• Service to the Community, the Commonwealth and/or the Region: Lindsay Della, College of Arts & Sciences
• National/International Service: Jackson Williams, School of Medicine

Distinguished Teaching Professor

• Rebecca Gesler, School of Nursing, full-time
• Rachel Pigg, College of Arts and Sciences, full-time
• Jason Saleem, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, full-time
• Staci Saner, School of Medicine, full-time
• Linda Bledsoe, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, part-time

Outstanding Performance Awards
The Outstanding Performance Awards recognize university staff (both exempt and nonexempt) who inspire others through their outstanding dedication and commitment to UofL.

• Vanessa Blair, Office of the Registrar
• Luke Button, Office of Human Resources
• Asa Douangasa, Physical Plant
• Courtney Gagel, Speed School Administration
• Anthony Hundley, Sociology, Political Science, Geographic and Environmental Sciences, Anthropology
• Jennifer Lee, Special ����ֱ��, Early Childhood and Prevention Science
• Geri Morgan, Dean of Students Office
• Jessie Voigt, Disability Resource Center
• Dakota Walker, Center for Military Connected Students
• Hao Zhang, School of Medicine Faculty Affairs and Advancement

Outstanding Supervisor Award
Great supervisors create a culture of engagement that includes supporting the development of team members and sending a strong, consistent message of respect, compassion and trustworthiness.

• Greg Vittitow, Student Success Center

Team Impact Award
Behind every great accomplishment at the University of Louisville is a team of dedicated employees who worked collaboratively to realize their vision. This exceptional team has had a great impact on the university. As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work.

• UofL Grounds Crew/Physical Plant: Greg Schetler, Superintendent for Grounds; Foremen, Eric Tennill and Wade Fleming; Grounds Mechanic, Jacob Chamberlain; Gardener, Brian Tennill; Groundskeepers, Arthur McKenzie, Cary Ferguson, Glen Hayes, Joseph Kaegin, Michael (Cory) Paul, Patrick Jones, Quintin Kruse, Ruben Clinkenbeard, Shane Blocker, Brian Nevitt, Chrisopher Karrer, Joshua Lewis, Lou Conley, Nick Boysel, Paul Ashmore, Ted Brodzik; Grounds Laborer, Michael Gadd

Distinguished Retiree Excellence Award
This award pays tribute to retired UofL faculty and staff from throughout the UofL community who have demonstrated dedication to scholarship or community service that has had an exceptional impact on the university.

• Stanley Levinson, Retiree

Presidential Commission Awards

Commission on the Status of Women (COSW)

• Champion of Advocacy: Mallory Newby, Employee Success Center
• Champion of Communications: Michelle Rodems, Graduate School
• Climate & Equity Champion: Fannie M. Cox, University Libraries
• Commissioner of the Year: Amanda James, Alumni Engagement
• Volunteer of the Year: Lisa Gunterman, Office of Institutional Equity
• Catalyst: Sarah Frankel, General Counsel

Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE)

• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award: Samiyyah Sledge, Department of Biology
• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Engagement Staff Award: Leondra Gully, Office of Institutional Equity
• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Engagement Staff Award: Mani Vangalur, J.B. Speed School of Engineering
• Commissioner of the Year Award: Dwayne Compton, School of Medicine Office of the Dean

The conferred the 2024 Presidential Excellence Awards during the awards reception, which took place April 18. The awards recognize the employees whose exemplary performance impacts the entire university community.

Here are this year’s winners:

George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award
The annual George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award recognizes the contributions of an extraordinary UofL staff member who exemplifies the traits of its namesake George J. Howe (humility, generosity and excellence in leadership) as well as the Cardinal Principles. This staff member’s career has had an exceptional impact on the university and its vision to be a great place to learn, discover, connect and work.

• Angela Taylor, associate vice president for student affairs and assistant dean of students

Trustees Award
The Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville established The Trustees Award in 1989 to honor faculty who individually impact the future of our students. The award is intended to recognize faculty who have had, currently or in the past, an extraordinary impact on students.

• Jennifer Brueckner-Collins, professor, Department of Anatomical Sciences & Neurobiology, School of Medicine

Cardinal Principles Champions
The Cardinal Principles Champions award is designed to honor our faculty and staff who have demonstrated one of the Cardinal Principles at the highest level of impact.

• Community of Care: Paige Shank, Early Learning Campus
• Accountability: Elise Franklin, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences, 
• Respect: Lance Flint, Dean’s Office, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development
• Diversity and Inclusion: Jennifer M. Porter, School of Medicine
• Integrity and Transparency: Jessica Belue Buckley, Department of ����ֱ��al Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development
• Noble Purpose: Taylor L. Pratt, LEAD, SKILLS Collaborative
• Agility: Allysse Marie Stokes, Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science
• Leadership: Riece Hamilton, Health Promotion

Distinguished Faculty Awards
Every year, the university honors faculty who bring distinction to the university through their commitment to the areas of service, teaching and outstanding scholarship, research and creative activity.

Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity

• Basic and Applied Sciences: Sanjay Srivastava, School of Medicine 
• Creative and Performing Arts: Emily Albrink Katz, School of Music
• Career Achievement: Steven C. Koenig, School of Medicine and Speed School of Engineering 
• Social Sciences: Cheri A. Levinson, College of Arts and Sciences 
• Humanities: Andreas Elpidorou, College of Arts and Sciences 

Distinguished Service

• Service to UofL: Peter M. Quesada, Speed School of Engineering 
• Career of Service: Ronald I. Paul, School of Medicine 
• Service to the Profession: Eli Karam, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science 
• Service to the Community, the Commonwealth and/or the Region: Michael Brandon McCormack, College of Arts & Sciences 

Distinguished Teaching Professor

• Aaron William Calhoun, School of Medicine, full-time
• Caroline C. Sheffield, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development, full-time
• Siobhan E. Smith-Jones, College of Arts and Sciences, full-time
• Stuart J. Williams, Speed School of Engineering, full-time
• Elizabeth Gentry, Speed School of Engineering, part-time

Outstanding Performance Award Winners
The Outstanding Performance Awards recognize university staff (both exempt and nonexempt) who inspire others through their outstanding dedication and commitment to UofL.

• Debbie Aldi, Physical Plant
• Rebecca Barrett, School of Nursing
• Mary Ann Campbell, Center for Military Connected Students
• Geeta Gulati, Student Affairs
• Jetta Hall, Office of Admissions
• Paula T. Huffman, Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Sciences
• Courtney Kerr, Graduate School
• Troy Lamont Rice, Office of Admissions-Transfer and Adult Services
• Donnie Thomas, Physical Plant
• Marissa Williams, Student Success Center

Outstanding Supervisor Award Winner
Great supervisors create a culture of engagement that includes supporting the development of team members and sending a strong, consistent message of respect, compassion and trustworthiness.

• Brittany Blake, undergraduate affairs, Speed School of Engineering

Team Impact Award Winners
Behind every great accomplishment at the University of Louisville is a team of dedicated employees who worked collaboratively to realize their vision. This exceptional team has had a great impact on the university. As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work.

• College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development Summer Bridge Team (Elementary/Middle & Secondary and Health & Sport Sciences): Penny Howell, Kate Marin, Megan Shreffler, Katie Harman, Gin Presley, Greta Cesarz, Mike Jett

Presidential Commission Awards

Commission on the Status of Women (COSW)

• Champion of Advocacy: Olfa Nasraoui, Speed School of Engineering
• Champion of Communications: Baylee Pulliam, Office of Research and Innovation
• Climate & Equity Champion: Brian Buford, Employee Success Center
• Commissioner of the Year: Rennie Davis, Metropolitan College
• Volunteer of the Year: Cherie Dawson-Edwards, Faculty Affairs
• Catalyst: Anita R. Hall, University Libraries

Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE)

• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award: Luis Marsano, School of Medicine
• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Engagement Staff Award: Diane Whitlock, Office of Institutional Equity
• Commissioner of the Year Award: Marian R. Vasser, Office of Diversity ����ֱ�� and Inclusive Excellence

The annual award, presented by the University of Louisville’s Employee Success Center, recognizes the contributions of an extraordinary University of Louisville staff member who exemplifies the traits of its namesake George J. Howe (humility, generosity and excellence in leadership) as well as the Cardinal Principles. This staff member’s career has had an exceptional impact on the university and its vision of being a great place to learn, discover, connect and work.

Pentecost, assistant dean for the Office of Graduate Student Success (GSS) in the College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development, was presented with the award at the 2023 Presidential Excellence Awards reception, which took place April 13.

From the nominations which were submitted in support of Pentecost, her colleagues said that she is “known to be fiercely protective of the student, faculty and staff experience and has the ability to advance positive outcomes for all involved in a situation regardless of their role, often without them ever knowing she’s done it.”

Pentecost, who has been with the university for more than 31 years, along with her team in the GSS office, provides resources and services that serve the needs of UofL graduate students academically, professionally and socially. The GSS serves as a centralized hub for graduate student success and helps build a community among the graduate student population. Pentecost has served on multiple campus committees and led international learning experiences for UofL students. She is an active volunteer on campus and in the community.

“I am deeply touched to receive this award,” said Pentecost, a three-time College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development graduate. “I have been fortunate to do the work that I love for more than 30 years alongside our amazing students and colleagues. It is very rewarding to assist our students as they strive to reach their goals. UofL has provided me with many opportunities to learn, grow and serve, and I am incredibly grateful to my UofL community for sharing my journey.”

The University of Louisville Employee Success Center conferred the 2023 Presidential Excellence Awards during the awards reception, which took place April 13. The awards recognize the employees whose exemplary commitments to student success impact the entire university community.

Here are this year’s winners.

George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award

The annual George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award recognizes the contributions of an extraordinary University of Louisville staff member who exemplifies the traits of its namesake George J. Howe (humility, generosity and excellence in leadership) as well as the Cardinal Principles. This staff member’s career has had an exceptional impact on the university.

• Margaret Pentecost, Assistant Dean, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development

Trustees Award

The Board of Trustees of the University of Louisville established The Trustees Award in 1989 to honor faculty who individually impact the future of our students. The award is intended to recognize faculty who have had, currently or in the past, an extraordinary impact on students.

• Nefertiti Burton, Professor and Chair, Department of Theatre Arts

Cardinal Principles Champions

The Cardinal Principles Champions Award honors faculty and staff who demonstrate one of the Cardinal Principles at the highest level of impact.

• Jason Beare, Community of Care
• Michel Ball, Accountability
• Kamari Wooten, Respect
• John Chenault, Diversity and Inclusion
• Karen Blake, Integrity and Transparency
• Gordon Stout, Noble Purpose
• Jessica Jackey, Agility
• Michelle Rodems, Leadership

Distinguished Faculty Awards

These awards honor faculty who bring distinction to the university through their commitment to the areas of service, teaching and outstanding scholarship, research and creative activity.

• Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity
• Kevin Walsh, Speed School of Engineering, Basic and Applied Sciences
• Christopher Brody, School of Music, Creative and Performing Arts
• Janice Sullivan, School of Medicine, Career Achievement
• Lesley Harris, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, Social Sciences
• Simona Bertacco, College of Arts and Sciences, Humanities
• Distinguished Service
• Emma Sterrett-Hong, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, Service to UofL
• Susan Galandiuk, School of Medicine, Career of Service
• W. Mark McGinley, Speed School of Engineering, Service to the Profession
• Ayman El-Baz, Speed School of Engineering, National/International Service
• Melissa Currie, School of Medicine, Service to the Community, the Commonwealth and/or the Region

Distinguished Teaching Professor

• Denise Cumberland, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development, Full-time
• Shamus McNamara, Speed School of Engineering, Full-time
• Shawnise Miller, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, Full-time
• Chad Sloan, School of Music, Full-time
• T Cantrell, College of Arts and Sciences, Part-time

Outstanding Performance Award

The Outstanding Performance Award recognizes university staff (both exempt and nonexempt) who inspire others through their outstanding dedication and commitment to UofL.

• Katie Adamchik, Director of Student Success, Student Success Center
• Kenneth Carey, General Maintenance Mechanic, Physical Plant
• Jennifer Foreman, Program Manager, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science
• Carissa Gentry, Program Coordinator Senior, Center for Military-Connected Students
• Adam Gibson, IT Systems Support Analyst, School of Nursing, Information Technology
• Alex Isham, Manager, Technical Services, Speed School – Bioengineering
• Karen Ramsey, Administrative Assistant, Department of Medicine-Infectious Diseases
• Rob Smith, Commercialization Manager, Office of Research and Innovation
• M. Yvette Stith, Administrative Assistant, Graduate School
• Charles Williams, Locksmith, Physical Plant

Outstanding Supervisor Award

Great supervisors create a culture of engagement that includes supporting the development of team members and sending a strong, consistent message of respect, compassion and trustworthiness.

• Anthony Kron, Program Assistant Senior, Physical Plant

Team Impact Award

Team Impact Award winners honor a team of dedicated employees who work collaboratively to realize their vision.

• Center for Military-Connected Students – Mary Ann Campbell, Carissa Gentry, Kyle Hurwitz, Shannon Putman and Kristen Roy

Presidential Commission Awards

Commission on the Status of Women (COSW)

• COSW Champion of Advocacy: Jamieca Jones, Program Coordinator, Women’s Center
• COSW Champion of Communications: Laura McDaniels, Engagement Specialist, Employee Success Center
• COSW Climate & Equity Champion: Savanah Low, Coordinator, Health Promotion
• COSW Commissioner of the Year: Sophonie Bazile, Coordinator Online Student Support, Online Programs, College of Business
• COSW Volunteer of the Year: Sammy-Jo Hand, Program Coordinator, Health Promotions
• COSW Catalyst: The Parenting Network Founders – Andrew Grubb, Sarah Frankel, Michelle Henderson, Laura McDaniels, Taylor U’Sellis and Meagan West

Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE)

• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award: John Chenault, Director of Anti-Racism Initiatives, Undergraduate Medical ����ֱ��
• CODRE Commissioner of the Year Award: Daniela Terson de Paleville, Associate Professor, Health and Sport Sciences
• CODRE Commissioner of the Year Award: Tonia Thomas, Program Director and Advisor, School of Medicine

The UofL Board of Trustees established the $5,000 award in 1989 to honor faculty who individually impact the future of UofL students. The University of Louisville Employee Success Center presented the award to Burton at the 2023 Presidential Excellence Awards reception, which took place April 13. Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Cherie Dawson-Edwards noted several of Burton’s qualities and accomplishments as a member of UofL’s faculty.

“Dr. Burton is a dedicated and gracious teacher and artist and a highly regarded scholar-practitioner in her field,” said Dawson-Edwards. “She has been recognized with prestigious grants and awards for both herself and her students. Further, she is a consummate teacher and committed builder of the African American Theatre Program, the first and only accredited graduate program of its kind in the nation.”

Dawson-Edwards added that Burton, who joined the university in 1999 as an assistant professor, is also a dedicated interdisciplinarian, finding innovative ways to bring theater into conversation with other disciplines and other areas of expertise, for example, with the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. Burton is one of the institute’s most active faculty affiliates and supporters, regularly encouraging her students to apply for the social justice research awards offered annually and often bringing students into the institute’s reading room to learn little-known aspects of their shared local history.

“It is the greatest honor of my academic career to be chosen by my peers as the recipient of the 2023 Trustees Award,” said Burton, who will retire at the conclusion of the academic year. “This acknowledgement humbles me and fuels my commitment to uphold the Cardinal Principles and be an ally who fights for the well-being of our students, alums, colleagues and community.”

Senators asked about how timesheets for bi-weekly/hourly employees should be managed prior to and during the holiday break. Shuter said, where possible, supervisors should go ahead and approve timesheets for Dec. 16, 2022 – Dec. 29, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022, when no hours are worked. Supervisors who have employees working over winter break will need to approve hours worked. When Workday goes live, timesheets will be due Monday at noon. Employees are encouraged to check the for details.

Questions about the WorkdayHR transition should be directed to workdayhr@louisville.edu.

President Search

Staff Senate Chair John Smith provided a follow-up to the recent announcement of Kim Schatzel’s appointment as UofL’s new president. He said that Schatzel’s accomplishments in shared governance, student success and business acumen throughout her professional career made her the best choice as UofL’s next president. Smith recently contacted the Staff Senate chair at Towson University, where Schatzel has served as president since 2016, and was assured that Schatzel’s engagement in and support of Staff Senate issues and initiatives are exemplary.

Excellence Awards

Laura McDaniels from the UofL Employee Success Center shared information about UofL’s 2023 Presidential Excellence Awards. Nominations are being accepted until Feb. 15, 2023. Staff employees are eligible to receive the Outstanding Performance Award and the George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award. Both staff and faculty are eligible for the Cardinal Principles Champion and Outstanding Supervisor awards. Winners of the Outstanding Performance, Outstanding Supervisor and Cardinal Principles Champion awards receive $1,000, and the George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award winner receives $5,000. More information and nomination forms are available on the .

ITS Updates

Interim Chief Information Officer Brad Anderson gave an update on network outages which occurred across the university between September and December. While each instance was different, all resulted in disruption of network access and/or internet use. Anderson said that work is underway to provide additional means of communication to further minimize impact to end users including information on the ITS webpage that will provide updates on outage causes and resolutions. When outages prohibit or limit access to the internet, Anderson advises end users to access the ITS webpage using their cell phones. RAVE alerts about outages will deploy in extreme circumstances. Access the for more information.

AAPI

Andrew Zhao, an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, was on hand to share the successes of the . The employee resource group was established in 2021 to build community, address the needs and lift up the unique perspectives and experiences of UofL’s AAPI community. The AAPI leadership team is growing and looking for leaders to take the employee resource group to the next level. They are looking for a variety of skills to round out their leadership team and are accepting until Jan. 17.

The next meeting of the University of Louisville Staff Senate will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, via MS Teams. Committee reports, meeting minutes and other information from the Dec. 13, 2022, Staff Senate meeting are available on the .

On April 18, Interim President Lori Stewart Gonzalez and Interim Provost Gerry Bradley conferred the 2022 Presidential Excellence Awards during the Celebration of Faculty and Staff. The awards recognize the employees whose personal and professional commitments to student success impact the entire university community.

Here are this year’s winners.

Cardinal Principles Champions
The Cardinal Principles Champions award honors faculty and staff who demonstrate one of the Cardinal Principles at the highest level of impact.
• Kathy Meyer, Community of Care
• Asma Addarrat-Edwards, Accountability
• Leondra Gully, Respect
• Nakia Strickland, Diversity and Inclusion
• Avery Kolers, Integrity and Transparency
• Mani Vangalur, Noble Purpose
• Cecilia Peredo, Agility
• Dwayne Compton, Leadership

Distinguished Faculty Awards
These awards honor faculty who bring distinction to the university through their commitment to the areas of service, teaching and outstanding scholarship, research and creative activity.

Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity
• Jun Yan, School of Medicine, Basic and Applied Sciences
• Kristi Maxwell, College of Arts and Sciences, Creative and Performing Arts
• Donald Miller, School of Medicine, Career Achievement
• Manju Ahuja, College of Business, Social Sciences
• Andrew Rabin, College of Arts and Sciences, Humanities

Distinguished Service
• Chris Fitzgerald, School of Music, Service to UofL
• Fannie Cox, University Libraries, Career of Service
• Jose Fernandez, College of Business, Service to the Profession
• Anne Wallis, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, National/International Service
• Sharon Moore, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, Service to the Community, the Commonwealth and/or the Region

Distinguished Teaching Professor
• Matthieu Dalle, College of Arts and Sciences, Full-time
• Tamer Inanc, Speed School of Engineering, Full-time
• Kimcherie Lloyd, School of Music, Full-time
• John Wise, Sr., School of Medicine, Full-time
• Edgardo Mansilla, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, Part-time

George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award
This award recognizes the contributions of an extraordinary UofL staff member who exemplifies the traits of its namesake George J. Howe (humility, generosity, and excellence in leadership) as well as the Cardinal Principles. This staff member’s career has had an exceptional impact on the university and its vision to be a great place to learn, work, and in which to invest.
• Marvin Mitchell, Senior Associate Athletic Director

Outstanding Performance Award
The Outstanding Performance Award recognizes university staff who inspire others through their outstanding dedication and commitment to UofL.
• John Burton, Library Specialist, University Libraries – Technical Services
• Connie Cox, Coordinator, Kent School of Social Work and Family Science
• James Creg, Program Manager, Department of Continuing Medical ����ֱ��
• Robert Fry, Database Analyst, University Planning, Design & Construction
• Victoria King, Custodian, Physical Plant
• Colleen Martin, Director, Student Disability Resource Center
• Christy Metzger, Program Director, Student Success Center
• Betty Nunn, Administrative Specialist, Bioengineering
• Steven Riley, Scientific Instrumentation Specialist, Chemistry
• Vanessa Streble, Administrative Associate, UofL Innovation & Commercialization

Outstanding Supervisor Award
This award recognizes supervisors who create a culture of engagement that includes supporting the development of team members and sending a strong, consistent message of respect, compassion and trustworthiness.
• Amber Roberts, Director of Undergrad Academic Student Services, College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development Office of Undergraduate Advising and Student Development

Team Impact Award
Team impact Award winners honor a team of dedicated employees who work collaboratively to realize their vision.
• The Prevention, ����ֱ�� and Advocacy on Campus and in the Community (PEACC) Center – Tisha Pletcher, Lamont Johnson, Kathleen Elsherif, Kayla Ray and Alyssa Collina

Presidential Commission Awards

Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity
• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award: Cynthia Ganote
• Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Staff Award: Shirley Wu
• CODRE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resident Leader Award: Abbas Rattani
• CODRE Commissioner of the Year Award: Maria Tinnell

Commission on the Status of Women
• COSW Catalyst: Karen Christopher
• COSW Champion of Advocacy: Stella Wang
• COSW Champion of Communications: Leondra Gully
• COSW Climate & Equity Champion: Riece Hamilton
• COSW Commissioner of the Year: Heidi Neal
• COSW Volunteer of the Year: Meagan West