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The annual Student Affairs Staff Awards at UC San Diego are designed to encourage Student Affairs team members to showcase their work, celebrate each other, and recognize the creativity and student-centered innovation that consistently emanates from our division.
As with all of our work in Student Affairs, the Staff Awards are based on the pillars of the VCSA Strategic Plan, EDI Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, and the EVC Collective Impact Initiatives.
Winners are announced each year at the Student Affairs Fall All-Staff meeting in October.
Generated a student-centered transformation to maximize our vibrant and engaging community through partnerships with the colleges and Graduate Division.
Triton Esports Center Team, Recreation
Tessa Opperman, Recreation
Inspired students to discover meaningful connections, explore their interests, and participate in co-curricular experiences while pursuing their degrees in a timely manner.
Study Abroad Advising Team, Global Initiatives
Andy Hoffman, Center for Student Involvement
Cultivated an environment of well-being that empowers our campus community to establish and sustain healthy practices.
COVID-19 Specialist Team, Student Affairs Case Management
Kia Neri, University Centers
Advanced an inclusive culture and equitable practices and outcomes.
ART of Inclusive Communication Workgroup, Center for Student Involvement
Jessica Ison, VCSA Human Resources
Developed, engaged, and sustained purposeful and meaningful partnerships that reimagine student centeredness.
APIMED Symposium Committee
Adam Weaver, University Centers
An initiative that leveraged and enhanced the disparate mentoring, training, and support systems at UC San Diego that have jointly improved the experience, climate, and performance for all of our students, staff, and faculty.
Assessment, Evaluation, and Organizational Development, VCSA Office
The Hub Basic Needs Center, Student Life
Winners of this year’s awards were announced at our Student Affairs Fall All-Staff meeting on October 25, 2022, and received a special shout-out from the Student Affairs Leadership Team, a celebration lunch with VC Satterlund, and a special token of appreciation.
At the recommendation of Vice Chancellor Alysson Satterlund, the annual Student Affairs Staff Awards program was initially conceptualized during the 2020-21 academic year in order to acknowledge the exceptional work of our team members in response to challenges posed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Affairs Staff Awards recipients and presenters at the inaugural awards ceremony on November 3, 2021.
If you have questions about the Student Affairs Staff Awards or are interested in joining the Professional Development Committee, please email Kirby Knipp.