The Laurel Awards recognize outstanding Student Affairs staff members and student employees who exemplify outstanding job performance and exceptional work with students. The annual awards are issued in the spring semester at the end of the year gathering on April 26, 2012.

The only way to recognize these individuals is by receiving nominations from staff members and/or students who have worked with them. We encourage you to recognize your colleagues by taking the time to fill out an online nomination form and tell us why they are deserving of the award.

A committee representing the Division of Student Affairs is responsible for reviewing the nominations in each category and choosing the Laurel Award recipients. Each committee member individually reads through all the nominations and selects who they think is deserving of the award in each category. The committee then meets as a group to discuss the nominees in each category and makes a final decision on the year's recipients.

Brian Orefice, Chair, Orientation
Erica Blunt, Dean of Students Office
Phillip Duventre, Housing and Residential Life
Elena Fajardo, Herbert Wellness Center
Jude Legiste, Undergraduate Student
Anna Martin, Housing and Residential Life
Kim Martin, Counseling Center
Sue O'Malley, Student Affairs
Steve Priepke, Dean of Students Office
Robert Tassy, Commencement and Special Events