2023 Student Affairs Staff Awards
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.
Winners will be announced at the Student Affairs Fall All-Staff meeting on October 31, 2023.
As with all of our work in Student Affairs, the Staff Awards are based on the pillars of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan, EDI Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, and the EVC's Collective Impact Initiative.
Staff Awards Categories
GOAL 1: Student Experience "Student First Award 2023"
Generated a student-centered transformation to maximize our vibrant and engaging community through partnerships with the colleges and Graduate Division.
GOAL 2: Student Success "Student Advocate Award 2023"
Inspired students to discover meaningful connections, explore their interests, and participate in co-curricular experiences while pursuing their degrees in a timely manner.
GOAL 3: Well-Being "Triton Health Award 2023"
Cultivated an environment of well-being that empowers our campus community to establish and sustain healthy practices.
GOAL 4: Inclusion and Equity "Equity Matters Award 2023"
Advanced an inclusive culture and equitable practices and outcomes.
GOAL 5: Community Partnership "Team Player Award 2023"
Developed, engaged, and sustained purposeful and meaningful partnerships that reimagine student centeredness.
Collective Impact "Erasing the Opportunity Gap 2023"
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.
Winners of this year's awards will be announced at our Student Affairs Fall All-Staff meeting on October 31, 2023, and will receive a special shout-out from the Student Affairs Leadership Team, a celebratory lunch with VC Satterlund, and a special token of appreciation.
Staff Awards History
The annual awards program was originally implemented during the 2020-21 academic year in order to acknowledge the exceptional work of our team members in advancing our strategic plan and to recognize our community and campus partners.
Triton Esports Center Team, Recreation
Student Experience "Student First Award 2022"
Tessa Opperman, Recreation
Student Experience "Student First Award 2022"
Study Abroad Advising Team, Global Initiatives
Student Success “Student Advocate Award 2022”
Andy Hoffman, Center for Student Involvement
Student Success “Student Advocate Award 2022”
COVID-19 Specialist Team, Student Affairs Case Management
Well-Being “Triton Health Award 2022”
Kia Neri, University Centers
Well-Being “Triton Health Award 2022”
ART of Inclusive Communication Workgroup, Center for Student Involvement
Inclusion and Equity “Equity Matters Award 2022”
Jessica Ison, VCSA Human Resources
Inclusion and Equity “Equity Matters Award 2022”
APIMED Symposium Committee
Community Partnership “Team Player Award 2022”
Adam Weaver, University Centers
Community Partnership “Team Player Award 2022”
Assessment, Evaluation, and Organizational Development, VCSA Office
Collective Impact “Erasing the Opportunity Gap 2022”
The Hub Basic Needs Center, Student Life
Collective Impact “Erasing the Opportunity Gap 2022”
Past Recipients
2022 Student Affairs Staff Awards Recipients
Student Experience "Student First Award 2022"
- Triton Esports Center Team, Recreation
- Tessa Opperman, Recreation
Student Success "Student Advocate Award 2022"
- Study Abroad Advising Team, Global Initiatives
- Andy Hoffman, Center for Student Involvement
Well-Being "Triton Health Award 2022"
- COVID-19 Specialist Team, Student Affairs Case Management
- Kia Neri, University Centers
Inclusion and Equity "Equity Matters Award 2022"
- ART of Inclusive Communication Workgroup, Center for Student Involvement
- Jessica Ison, VCSA Human Resources
Community Partnership "Team Player Award 2022"
- APIMED Symposium Committee
- Adam Weaver, University Centers
Collective Impact Award "Erasing the Opportunity Gap 2022"
- Assessment, Evaluation, and Organizational Development, VCSA Office
- The Hub Basic Needs Center, Student Life
2021 Student Affairs Staff Awards Recipients
Student Experience "Student First Award 2021"
- University Centers (Operations, Custodial, Maintenance), Student Life
- University Events Office, Student Life
Student Success "Student Advocate Award 2021"
- Grace Fuller, International Students & Programs Office
- Transfer Peer Coaches, Student Retention & Success
Well-Being "Triton Health Award 2021"
- Vaccine Site Team, Recreation
- Ana Bowens, Case Management Services
Inclusion and Equity "Equity Matters Award 2021"
- CASP Team, Student Retention & Success
- James Galvin, Study Abroad
Community Partnership "Team Player Award 2021"
- Ruth Newmark, Friends of the International Center
- Student Conduct Office
Collective Impact Award "Erasing the Opportunity Gap 2021"
- Students with Dependents Team, Case Management Services
- Summer Bridge Team, Student Retention & Success
Contact
If you have questions about the Student Affairs Staff Awards, please email Kirby Knipp.