Purpose Statement
Recognition is a critical component of a great organization. Employees are more productive and engaged when they feel appreciated and valued for their unique contributions. The division of University Life seeks to ensure that faculty, staff, and students feel valued for their unique contributions to the campus community through creation and implementation of recognition and award opportunities on all levels of the university.
The University Life Awards and Recognition Committee is a group of UL professionals from across campus who gather together every other week to discuss awards nominations and ways in which to honor our colleagues achievements.
Committee Members
- Lynn Swogger (Co-Chair) New Student and Family Programs
- Melanie M Jalim (Co-Chair), Student Success Coaching
- Philip L Wilkerson, University Career Services
- Dennis M Kisielewski, Mason Recreation
- Sally Richards, Student Support and Advocacy Center
- Caroline Masakayan, College of Education & Human Development
- Apoorva Vyas, University Life
- Rosalynn Holder, University Life
- Meeghan Milette, University Life
- Amy Snyder, University Life
- Tisheika Snow (Co-Chair), Student Involvement
Interested in getting involved?
Contact Lynn Swogger, [email protected], Melanie Jamlin [email protected], or UL Awards & Recognition, [email protected]
UL Award Recipients
Congratulations to our previous award winners!
| Unit | Award Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | ||
| Shyma Kuver | Contemporary Student Services | Outstanding Service |
| Austin Deray | Graduate Student Life | Outstanding Service |
| Lu Geza Keleman | LGBTQ+ Resources Center | Outstanding Service |
| Shannon Osbourne | Student Support and Advocacy | Outstanding Service |
| Jessikah Pyett | Housing & Residence Life | Positive Impact |
| Sgt. Steve Bennet | University Police Department | UL Partnership |
| Pam Promisel | University Business Consulting | UL Partnership |
| Spring 2024 | ||
| Aya Leonhardt | Student Involvement | Outstanding Service |
| Lee Ann Houston | Mason Recreation | Outstanding Service |
| Ebony Amis | Office of International Programs & Services | Outstanding Service |
| Sang Jin Lee | Office of International Programs & Services | Outstanding Service |
| TJ Pegg | Student Success Coaching | Outstanding Service |
| Mary O'Connor | University Life Mason Square | Positive Impact |
| Summer 2024 | ||
| Adam Anthony | University Life Marketing & Communications | Outstanding Service |
| Kara Haslbeck | Office of International Programs & Services | Outstanding Service |
| Sheetal Lee | Office of International Programs & Services | Outstanding Service |
| Amy Snyder | University Life | Outstanding Service |
| Megan Symanowitz | Student Health Services | Positive Impact |
| Rachel Cleaver | Admissions | UL Partnership |
| Fall 2024 | ||
| Erin Harpine | Student Health Services | Outstanding Service |
| Lana Harris | Student Success Coaching | Outstanding Service |
| Juila Adams | Office of International Programs & Services | Outstanding Service |
| Colin Peacock | Mason Recreation | Positive Impact |
| Makenzie Gold Quiros | Housing & Residence Life | Positive Impact |
| Paul Bazzano | Mason Recreation | Positive Impact |
| Rachel Stockdale | University Career Services | Positive Impact |
| Lauren Long | Student Involvement | Positive Impact |
| Mark LaFrance | Mason Athletics | UL Partnership |
| Ryan Barnett | Office of Military Services | UL Partnership |
