Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Staff Development

The mission of the Student Affairs Staff Development Program is:

  • to promote a sense of community within the division
  • to offer our staff opportunities for professional growth, communication and recognition
  • to enhance the staff's understanding of its role in support of the University’s strategic goals

Shooting Star Award Nomination

The Shooting Star Award recognizes outstanding performance and special achievements of Student Affairs employees.

Shooting Star Award Form

Your Name

Nominee's Name

Nominee's Criteria

Nominations are not judged according to the number of nominations received; rather, it is the quality of the information included in the nomination that is considered. Committee members look for specific examples of special achievement or consistent outstanding performance that, according to each member's professional judgment, clearly demonstrates what is expected of a good employee.

Nominations should be based on at least one of the following criteria:

1. Provides superior sustained customer service or a special one-time contribution to Student Affairs or UT Dallas.
2. Continually contributes to, strengthens, and expands a respectful, diverse and collaborative work environment.
3. Exemplifies excellence and integrity in workplace relationships, interactions, and decision making.
4. Exhibits exceptional resourcefulness, innovation or creativity.
5. Enhances the story of UT Dallas Student Affairs’ programs and services through meaningful, integrated community involvement and outreach.

 

Shooting Star Winners

  • December 2011
    • Ben Piper
      Recreational Sports
    • Sue Sherbet
      Assistant VP for Student Affairs
  • November 2011
    • Dr. Gene Fitch
      Dean of Students
    • Mario Villegas
      International Student Coordinator, International Student Services
  • October 2011
    • Kacey Luker
      Wellness Coordinator, Wellness Center
    • Mohammed Rahman
      Counseling Specialist, Career Center
  • April 2011
    • Amanda Rupert
      Admin. Assistant, Recreational Sports
  • March 2011
    • Ellie Hakim
      Assistant Director, Counseling Center
    • Cassini Nazir
      Web Developer, Student Affairs
  • Dec. 2010
    • Briana Lemos
      Assistant Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life/Spirit Programs
  • Nov. 2010
    • Delvora King
      Student Union Coordinator, Student Union
  • Oct. 2010
    • Esther Watkins
      Technology Coordinator, Career Center
  • Apr. 2010
    • Mac Siner
      Facility Supervisor, Activities Center/Recreational Sports
  • Feb. 2010
    • Darla Dougherty
      Admin. Assistant, Dean of Students
  • Sept. 2009
    • Chelsea Villareal
      Admin. Assistant, Residential Life

 

Updated: May 7, 2012