College of Arts and Sciences
Dean's Outstanding Employee Award
Each year the Dean will recognize outstanding staff in the College of Arts and Sciences. All categories of full-time, non-faculty employees are eligible. Nominations may be submitted by any faculty or staff of the College. Multiple awards may be given each year. The awards will be presented during the annual Staff Appreciation Reception.
Nomination letters will be solicited each March.
Questions concerning this award should be addressed to Stormey Warren at shutsell@memphis.edu
Criteria
- Must have been a full-time employee (non-faculty) in the College of Arts and Sciences for at least two years.
- Must possess skills and characteristics of an outstanding employee such as:
- proficient knowledge of university policies and procedures leadership
- always professional in dealing with faculty, students and staff
- a pleasant, caring, and helpful attitude
- dependability
- willingness to "go the extra mile"
- excellent communication skills
- good self-esteem and confidence
- Must not have received the Outstanding Administrative Professional or the Outstanding Full-Time Clerical Employees Dean's Award within the past 5 years
NOTE: This award combines and replaces the Outstanding Administrative Professional Employees Dean's Award and the Outstanding Full-Time Clerical Employees Dean's Award
2026 Recipients
- Megan Cullen, Dean's Office
- Iesha Williams, Dean's Office
- Julia Crutchfield, Earth Sciences
- Emily Jones, Computer Sciences
2025 Recipients
- Chaquieta Williamson, Business Officer II, Psychology
- Latica Jones, Director of Research Administration, CAS
- Dr. Jonathan Bennett, Associate Director, Center for Community Research and Evaluation (CCRE)
- Laura Thomas, Administrative Associate I, Sociology and Political Science
2024 Recipients
- Dr. Kent Moran, Research Associate II, CERI
- Tracy Humphrey, Project Coordinator, School of Social Work
- Melissa Howie, Administrative Associate II, Sociology and Political Science
- Debra Porter, Web Specialist II, College of Arts and Sciences
2023 Recipients
- Cody Clinton, Director Pre-Professional Advising, Dean's Office
- Mary Earheart-Brown, Pre-Award Coordinator, SUAPP
- Rebecca Horowitz, Administrative Associate I, SUAPP
- Valerie Wince, Administrative Associate I, Social Work
2022 Recipients
- Nicole Hoyle, Administrative Associate II, Chemistry
- Corinne O'Connor, Business Officer II, Computer Science
- Mikhelle Taylor, Pre-Award Coordinator, CAS
- Bridget Wells, Undergraduate Advisor, English
2021 Recipients
- Drake Williams – Chemistry
- Paulette Wilkerson - Anthropology
- Rhonda Smothers – Computer Science
- Vicki Middleton – Mathematical Science
2020 Recipients
- Betty Wiley - Sociology
- Courtney Paulino - Physics
- Mattie Haynes - IIS
- Robert Marczynski - Interdisciplinary Studies