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Academic Affairs 2005 Star PerformerAcademic Affairs 2005 Star Performer

Betty (BJ) Barclay

Graduate Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, Visual ArtsVisual Arts

““Her dedication far surpasses the requirements of her Her dedication far surpasses the requirements of her job – she provides every single applicant with the job – she provides every single applicant with the

sense of a support structure awaiting them at sense of a support structure awaiting them at UCSD.”UCSD.”

~ Veronika Bauer, Graduate Student~ Veronika Bauer, Graduate Student


Kathleen Brownell

Manager, Fiscal Services, Manager, Fiscal Services, Biological SciencesBiological Sciences

““Kathleen is at the vocal forefront for campus Kathleen is at the vocal forefront for campus initiatives that affect workload for faculty and staff. initiatives that affect workload for faculty and staff.

…She is the queen of maximizing resources and …She is the queen of maximizing resources and finding money just when you think there is none.”finding money just when you think there is none.”

~ Joanna Mancusi, Business Officer~ Joanna Mancusi, Business Officer


Joy Connolly

Program Representative II, Program Representative II, Continuing EducationContinuing Education““Joy is an instrumental element in the maintenance of a Joy is an instrumental element in the maintenance of a

positive work environment where she promotes positive work environment where she promotes respect and the appreciation of each individual.”respect and the appreciation of each individual.”

~ Derry Connolly, Associate Dean, Continuing Education~ Derry Connolly, Associate Dean, Continuing Education


Clement Demmitt

Senior Electronics Technician, Senior Electronics Technician, PhysicsPhysics

““Clem’s notable contributions are countless in the Clem’s notable contributions are countless in the support and assistance he provides. …he is a big support and assistance he provides. …he is a big part of our department’s ability to keep the labs part of our department’s ability to keep the labs

running smoothly and efficiently.”running smoothly and efficiently.”~ Carmen Jones, Lab Assistant~ Carmen Jones, Lab Assistant


Adam DiProfio

Financial Manager, Financial Manager, Mechanical &Aerospace EngineeringMechanical &Aerospace Engineering

““He is a wonderful ambassador for the department of He is a wonderful ambassador for the department of MAE. We have had several people apply for open MAE. We have had several people apply for open positions in his area because they know of him or positions in his area because they know of him or

have taken a class from him at Staff Ed.”have taken a class from him at Staff Ed.”~ Kathleen Johnson, Business Officer~ Kathleen Johnson, Business Officer


Gary Doran

Administrative Specialist,Administrative Specialist,Institute for Pure & Applied Physical SciencesInstitute for Pure & Applied Physical Sciences

““He is always friendly and always willing to He is always friendly and always willing to help or even simply cheer up his colleagues, help or even simply cheer up his colleagues,

from professors to secretarial staff and students.”from professors to secretarial staff and students.”~ Igor Roshchin, Director~ Igor Roshchin, Director


Caren Duncanson

Administrative Specialist,Administrative Specialist,Physical Sciences Dean's OfficePhysical Sciences Dean's Office

““Caren is the ‘face’ of the programs she Caren is the ‘face’ of the programs she administers to our students. …She handles administers to our students. …She handles

the faculty with patience and tirelessly works the faculty with patience and tirelessly works to make things run smoothly.”to make things run smoothly.”

~ Lisa Tauxe, Director~ Lisa Tauxe, Director


Janet Feldman

Senior Administrative Analyst, Senior Administrative Analyst, Academic PersonnelAcademic Personnel

““Jan’s keen intelligence and excellent analytical Jan’s keen intelligence and excellent analytical abilities are tempered by a gentle wit, which abilities are tempered by a gentle wit, which

makes working with her a pleasure.”makes working with her a pleasure.”~ Tricia Takacs, Director~ Tricia Takacs, Director


Ryan Finnerty

Head, Database Management, Head, Database Management, Geisel Library Catalog DepartmentGeisel Library Catalog Department

““It is his keen eye for detail, ability to identify It is his keen eye for detail, ability to identify and express the essential elements of an and express the essential elements of an

issue, ...flexibility, and ability to get the job done issue, ...flexibility, and ability to get the job done that make him a most sought-after participant that make him a most sought-after participant

in task groups and committees.”in task groups and committees.”~ Shirley Higgins, Assistant Department Head~ Shirley Higgins, Assistant Department Head


Liz Floyd

Business Officer, Business Officer, CommunicationCommunication

““She has established a terrific environment that She has established a terrific environment that balances low-key friendliness and cooperation balances low-key friendliness and cooperation

with professionalism among the staff.”with professionalism among the staff.”~ Ariana Hernandez-Reguant, Professor~ Ariana Hernandez-Reguant, Professor


Jean Forsythe

Coordinator, Coordinator, Math Testing & PlacementMath Testing & Placement

“‘“‘If only every office on campus was so If only every office on campus was so helpful and courteous’ is a frequently heard helpful and courteous’ is a frequently heard

compliment from her satisfied clients.”compliment from her satisfied clients.”~ Robert Bruce Arnold, Director~ Robert Bruce Arnold, Director


Jennifer Griffin

Administrative Analyst, Administrative Analyst, BioengineeringBioengineering

““She is always honest and direct in her She is always honest and direct in her approach to many issues. …She is respected approach to many issues. …She is respected by her peers and works to obtain consensus by her peers and works to obtain consensus

even under difficult circumstances.”even under difficult circumstances.”~ Loretta Smith, Business Officer~ Loretta Smith, Business Officer


Stephen Hamilton

Database & Web ApplicationsDatabase & Web ApplicationsProgrammer, Resource AdministrationProgrammer, Resource Administration

““With Stephen, I feel like Academic Affairs has found With Stephen, I feel like Academic Affairs has found one of those ‘hidden treasures,’ an employee that had one of those ‘hidden treasures,’ an employee that had

been working somewhat under the radar and just been working somewhat under the radar and just needed the opportunity to show his stuff to campus.”needed the opportunity to show his stuff to campus.”

~ Bobb Barile, Director, Staff Human Resources~ Bobb Barile, Director, Staff Human Resources


Nelda Hann

Executive Assistant / Research Lab Group Executive Assistant / Research Lab Group Coordinator, Chemistry and BiochemistryCoordinator, Chemistry and Biochemistry

““Ms. Hann always demonstrates a positive, Ms. Hann always demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude that directly translates into can-do attitude that directly translates into her ability to quickly resolve the complex her ability to quickly resolve the complex problems and needs of those around her.”problems and needs of those around her.”

~ Seth Cohen, Assistant Professor~ Seth Cohen, Assistant Professor


Nancy Hatch

Program Assistant,Program Assistant,Muir College Interdisciplinary StudiesMuir College Interdisciplinary Studies

““Hers is the kind of dedication that can be Hers is the kind of dedication that can be overlooked, precisely because it is done so overlooked, precisely because it is done so well that it doesn’t call attention to itself.”well that it doesn’t call attention to itself.”

~ Martha Lampland, Director~ Martha Lampland, Director


Trevor Henthorn

Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator, MusicMusic

““Trevor obviously could qualify for a higher Trevor obviously could qualify for a higher level position; but he stays with us because he level position; but he stays with us because he

loves music, and musicians, and the music loves music, and musicians, and the music technology our faculty & students create.”technology our faculty & students create.”

~ Marjorie Hardy, Business Officer~ Marjorie Hardy, Business Officer


Carol Hobson

Administrative Director, Administrative Director, Center for Research and Computing in the ArtsCenter for Research and Computing in the Arts

““Carol has raised funds, written grants, and Carol has raised funds, written grants, and organized international collaborations and organized international collaborations and

presentations for CRCA - above the scope of presentations for CRCA - above the scope of the normal duties of a business officer.”the normal duties of a business officer.”

~ Shelley Marquez, Business Officer~ Shelley Marquez, Business Officer


Julie Johnson

Assistant Director for Degree & LanguageAssistant Director for Degree & LanguagePrograms, Graduate School of IR/PSPrograms, Graduate School of IR/PS

““She has demonstrated an ability to achieve action She has demonstrated an ability to achieve action and change within a large and bureaucratic and change within a large and bureaucratic institution. …she has created an arena for institution. …she has created an arena for

collaboration, dialogue, and change.”collaboration, dialogue, and change.”~ Kathleen Masey, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs~ Kathleen Masey, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs


Devaney Kerr

Director of Student Affairs, Director of Student Affairs, EconomicsEconomics

““She continues to be open and accessible to students She continues to be open and accessible to students who need her help. She will be the person our who need her help. She will be the person our

students remember as being ‘there’ for them when students remember as being ‘there’ for them when they look back on their time at UCSD.”they look back on their time at UCSD.”

~ Nan Daugherty, Assistant to the Chair and MSO~ Nan Daugherty, Assistant to the Chair and MSO


Mary Kincaid

Program Administrator, Program Administrator, Chemistry and BiochemistryChemistry and Biochemistry

““She is both professional and compassionate, and She is both professional and compassionate, and her attitude towards everyone is exceptional. her attitude towards everyone is exceptional.

…Her compassion and encouragement keeps many …Her compassion and encouragement keeps many students from spiraling into depression.”students from spiraling into depression.”

~ Edward Dennis, Professor~ Edward Dennis, Professor


Alan Moxley

Systems Administrator,Systems Administrator,Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringMechanical and Aerospace Engineering

““In a world where excellent customer In a world where excellent customer service sometimes seem so rare, it is a service sometimes seem so rare, it is a unique pleasure to work with Alan.”unique pleasure to work with Alan.”

~ Robert Clay, Information Technology Manager~ Robert Clay, Information Technology Manager


Gerard Norwich

Staff Research Associate IV, Staff Research Associate IV, BioengineeringBioengineering

““His high-quality and effective service and His high-quality and effective service and his cooperative and friendly behavior have his cooperative and friendly behavior have successfully reflected the UCSD ‘we care’ successfully reflected the UCSD ‘we care’

image in the San Diego community.”image in the San Diego community.”~ Shu Chien, Professor & Chair~ Shu Chien, Professor & Chair


Jocelyn Pacheco

Financial Manager, Financial Manager, Structural EngineeringStructural Engineering

““She is constantly trying to find ways to improve She is constantly trying to find ways to improve her staff’s morale and to reward them for a job her staff’s morale and to reward them for a job well done. Her efforts have cultivated a staff well done. Her efforts have cultivated a staff

whose loyalty is unparalleled.”whose loyalty is unparalleled.”~ Jacqueline Vo, Business Officer~ Jacqueline Vo, Business Officer


Karen Peters

Cataloging Systems Coordinator, Cataloging Systems Coordinator, Geisel Library Catalog DepartmentGeisel Library Catalog Department

““I particularly appreciate that, in those rare I particularly appreciate that, in those rare moments of overt conflict in various meetings, moments of overt conflict in various meetings,

I can count on Karen to find a diplomatic I can count on Karen to find a diplomatic way of smoothing the waters.”way of smoothing the waters.”

~ Linda Barnhart, Department Head~ Linda Barnhart, Department Head


June Petersen

Business Officer, Business Officer, PhilosophyPhilosophy

““June has provided a fine example to her staff in June has provided a fine example to her staff in the art of teamwork. In times of crunch, the art of teamwork. In times of crunch,

crisis, and deadlines, she does not hesitate to crisis, and deadlines, she does not hesitate to pitch in and assist with the task.”pitch in and assist with the task.”

~ Catherine Asmann, Student Affairs Officer~ Catherine Asmann, Student Affairs Officer


Candy Petrolle

Senior Editor, Senior Editor, Chemistry and BiochemistryChemistry and Biochemistry

““She has the most friendly and unflappable She has the most friendly and unflappable personality I have ever seen in a staff member.”personality I have ever seen in a staff member.”

~ Michael Sailor, Professor~ Michael Sailor, Professor


Anna Rogers

Program Representative I, Program Representative I, Continuing EducationContinuing Education

““Anna constantly cheers and reassures her Anna constantly cheers and reassures her department coworkers and is a model of department coworkers and is a model of

respect, teamwork and commitment.”respect, teamwork and commitment.”~ Luz Chung, Director~ Luz Chung, Director


Lucinda Rubio-Barrick

Business Officer, Business Officer, LiteratureLiterature

““Her sense of kindness and tact have enabled Her sense of kindness and tact have enabled her to preserve a delicate balance between her to preserve a delicate balance between

the often conflicting interests and the often conflicting interests and personalities of both staff and faculty.”personalities of both staff and faculty.”

~ Todd Kontje, Professor and Chair~ Todd Kontje, Professor and Chair


August Sage

Staff Research Associate III, Staff Research Associate III, BioengineeringBioengineering

““He maintains a professionalism and maturity He maintains a professionalism and maturity far beyond his years and has always far beyond his years and has always performed his duties efficiently and performed his duties efficiently and with enthusiasm and good spirits.”with enthusiasm and good spirits.”

~ Michael Voegtline, Staff Research Associate~ Michael Voegtline, Staff Research Associate


Barbara Sanchez

Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Warren College Provost's OfficeWarren College Provost's Office

““Barbara commands terrific respect from all Barbara commands terrific respect from all her colleagues because she coordinates and her colleagues because she coordinates and supervises with the utmost regard for each supervises with the utmost regard for each

person’s worth and potential.”person’s worth and potential.”~ Steven Adler, Provost~ Steven Adler, Provost


Patricia Walsh

Assistant Administrative Analyst,Assistant Administrative Analyst,Biological Sciences Dean's OfficeBiological Sciences Dean's Office

““People are eager to work with her and happy People are eager to work with her and happy to assist with her projects because they to assist with her projects because they

feel (and are) genuinely valued.”feel (and are) genuinely valued.”~ Pamela Daener, Assistant Dean~ Pamela Daener, Assistant Dean


Van Wong

Staff Research Associate II, Staff Research Associate II, BioengineeringBioengineering

““Van is a wonderful mentor to trainees, especially Van is a wonderful mentor to trainees, especially undergraduate students. He is a constant undergraduate students. He is a constant source of motivation and encouragement.”source of motivation and encouragement.”

~ Robert Sah, Professor and Vice Chair~ Robert Sah, Professor and Vice Chair

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